Quiz in Arts 9 (Baroque Art)

The word Baroque comes from the Portuguese word barroco, which means

• Smooth pearl

• Rough or imperfect pearl

• Shiny jewel

• Golden crown

Which of the following best describes Baroque art?

• Simple and plain

• Exaggerated lighting and intense emotion

• Flat and dull colors

• Minimalist and quiet

What was the main objective of Baroque artists?

• To promote science

• To copy ancient art

• To evoke spirituality and connect viewers with the scene

• To show wealth

Baroque paintings often combined ____

• Realism and Mannerism

• Cubism and Surrealism

• Impressionism and Expressionism

• Romanticism and Classicism

The dramatic use of light and shadow in Baroque painting is called:

• Chiaroscuro

• Fresco

• Mosaic

• Collage

Which Baroque artist painted Conversion of St. Paul?

• Diego Velázquez

• Rubens

• Bernini

• Caravaggio

Who was known for his large-scale sculptures and the Ecstasy of Saint Therese?

• Bernini

• Michelangelo

• Velázquez

• Rubens

Baroque architecture often used curving lines to create:

• Movement

• Balance

• Stillness

• Flatness

Decorative scrolls in Baroque churches served to:

• Create dramatic lighting contrasts

• Strengthen the walls

• Reduce cost

• Simplify the design

What feature is common in Baroque churches?

• Small windows

• Large-scale frescoes on ceilings

• Simple walls

• Few decorations