Quiz on Alberto Giacometti Yr 9

Alberto Giacometti was best known as a:

• Painter

• Sculptor

• Architect

• Photographer

Giacometti was born in:

• Italy

• Switzerland

• France

• Spain

What type of figures did Giacometti most often sculpt?

• Animals

• Geometric forms

• Human figures

• Landscapes

Which characteristic best describes Giacometti’s sculptures?

• Smooth and round

• Large and blocky

• Tall and thin

• Bright and colourful

What material did Giacometti frequently use for his sculptures?

• Clay

• Bronze

• Wood

• Marble

Giacometti’s thin figures are said to represent:

• Human strength

• Isolation and existence

• Fashion and elegance

• Speed and movement

The texture of Giacometti’s sculptures is often:

• Polished and shiny

• Rough and expressive

• Smooth and reflective

• Flat and even

What artistic movement is Giacometti often associated with?

• Surrealism

• Cubism

• Futurism

• Minimalism

What was Giacometti interested in capturing through his work?

• The perfect human body

• The feeling of human presence

• Realistic proportions

• Decorative patterns

Which of the following is one of Giacometti’s most famous sculptures?

• The Thinker

• Walking Man

• David

• The Kiss