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Art History

Total questions: 14

Worksheet time: 42mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

What is Prehistoric art?

a)
Art created by humans before the invention of writing systems
b)
Art created by robots
c)
Art created by aliens
d)
Art created by dinosaurs
2.

What is Ancient Art?

a)

Artistic creations produced by modern civilizations, usually sad or wistful

b)

Artistic creations produced by contemporary civilizations, usually ironic or cynical

c)

Artistic creations produced by future civilizations, usually frivolous or wild

d)

Artistic creations produced by ancient civilizations, usually religious or symbolic

3.

What is Medieval Art?

a)

Art produced during the Baroque period, often heavily detailed and dark

b)

Art produced during the Industrial Revolution, often abstract and strange

c)

Art produced during the Middle Ages, often biblical and gothic

d)

Art produced during the Renaissance, often philosophical and thought provoking

4.

What is Renaissance Art?

a)

Art that has Natural elements, individualism, realism, attention-to-detail, precision of human anatomy

b)

a type of literature.

c)

a form of performance art.

d)

a style of art that originated in Asia.

5.

What is Baroque Art?

a)
Baroque art is a style of art that emerged in Asia in the 17th century.
b)

Baroque art is a style of art that is ornate, grandeur, richness, stylistically complex, dramatic

c)
Baroque art is a style of art that emerged in Europe in the 18th century.
d)
Baroque art is a style of art that emerged in Africa in the 17th century.
6.

What is Neoclassical art?

a)
Neoclassical art is a style of art that emerged in the 20th century.
b)
Neoclassical art is a style of art that emerged in the 18th century and is characterized by a return to classical Greek and Roman art forms and ideals.
c)
Neoclassical art is a style of art that emerged in the 17th century.
d)
Neoclassical art is a style of art that emerged in the 19th century.
7.

What is Realism art?

a)
Realism art is an art movement that emerged in the 18th century.
b)
Realism art is an art movement that emerged in the 20th century.
c)
Realism art is an art movement that focuses on idealizing and exaggerating subjects.
d)
Realism art is an art movement that emerged in the 19th century. It focuses on depicting subjects as they appear in reality, without idealization or exaggeration.
8.

What is Art Nouveau?

a)

a style characterized by Long, sinuous lines and curves

b)
Renaissance painting technique
c)
Ancient Greek architectural style
d)
Modernist movement in art and design
9.

What is Impressionist art?

a)
Impressionist art is a style of sculpture that originated in the late 18th century in England.
b)
Impressionist art is a style of painting that originated in the early 20th century in Italy.
c)

Impressionist art is a style of painting that focuses on short, quick brushstrokes, separation of color, sketch-like finish, modern subject matter

d)
Impressionist art is a style of music that originated in the mid-17th century in Germany.
10.

What is Cubist art?

a)
Cubist art is a style of art that originated in the late 19th century.
b)
Cubist art is a style of art that originated in the early 20th century and is characterized by the use of geometric shapes and multiple perspectives to depict the subject.
c)
Cubist art is a style of art that focuses on realistic and detailed representations of the subject.
d)
Cubist art is a style of art that uses bright and vibrant colors to depict the subject.
11.

What is Surrealist art?

a)
Surrealist art is a movement in art that emphasizes the use of bright and vibrant colors.
b)
Surrealist art is a movement in art that emphasizes the expression of the imagination and the subconscious mind.
c)
Surrealist art is a style of painting that focuses on realistic and detailed representations.
d)
Surrealist art is a form of art that is created using digital technology.
12.

What is Pop art?

a)
Pop art is a type of literature that emerged in the 19th century.
b)
Pop art is a form of dance that became popular in the 1970s.
c)

Pop art is an art movement that used everyday, mundane objects, bold, vivid colors, mass media

d)
Pop art is a style of music that originated in the 1960s.
13.

What is Contemporary art?

a)
Art created in the Renaissance period
b)
Art created in the future time period
c)
Art created in the present time period
d)
Art created in the past time period
14.

What is an Art Period/Movement?

a)
An art period/movement is a specific location where artists gather to create art.
b)
An art period/movement refers to a specific time period or group of artists who share a similar style, technique, or philosophy in their artwork.
c)
An art period/movement is a term used to describe the materials used in artwork.
d)
An art period/movement is a type of dance performance.