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Art Timeline Overview

Total questions: 64

Worksheet time: 36mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

What are characteristics of Romanticism?

a)

Emotion (the sublime)

b)

Individualism (a new type of hero)

c)

Nature and beauty

d)

Intellect

e)

Society

2.

Romantic artists loved

a)

nature

b)

reason

c)

education

d)

death

3.

Romantic artistic style can be found in what kind of paintings?

a)

Portrait

b)

Landscape

c)

Micro

d)

Unconventional

4.

What time period was Romanticism?

a)

1750-1837

b)

1600-1700

c)

1850-1900

d)

1800-1850

5.

Images painted in the Romanticism style will often be close to realism, but with colours distorted to make the painting more beautiful.

a)

True

b)

False

6.

What is the term "REALISM" associated with in the context of the mid 1800's art movement?

a)

The interest in and concern for the speculative and abstract

b)

The interest in and concern for the actual or real

c)

The idealization of subjects as seen in Romanticism

d)


The focus on futuristic and imaginative themes

7.

What was the main goal of Realism as an art movement?

a)

To idealize subjects and create a sense of fantasy

b)

To depict the models that nature and contemporary life offer to the artist

c)

To focus on the lives of the aristocracy and the decorated

d)


To ignore aspects of contemporary life and society

8.

What is a characteristic of realism?

a)

Portray the lives, appearances and problems

b)

Reveal the Catholic Church

c)

Sublime, nature and beauty

d)

Known for drama and composition

9.
"En plein air" refers to painting ______.
a)
with lots of air
b)
outdoors
c)
fully
d)
in the spring
10.
The name of this painting is _____.
a)

Sunrise

b)

Impressionism, Sunrise

c)

Lake of boats

d)

Reflections

11.
Impressionists used complimentary colors in order to _____ of a painting.
a)
intensify two colors placed next to each other
b)
fill in the background
c)
show depth
d)
show perspective
12.
What was Monet's objective in doing the series paintings?
a)
get it right by doing the same painting multiple times
b)
please prospective buyers
c)
show effect of light on color at different times of the day
d)
prove his talent, that he was not just a caricaturist
13.

Which artist is most known in post-impressionism and known for expressive brushstrokes?

a)

Vincent van Gogh

b)

George Seurat

c)

Paul Cezanne

d)

Paul Gauguin

14.

What did Post-Impressionists believe art was supposed to evoke?

a)

Strict realism

b)

Historical accuracy

c)

Political statements

d)

Emotions and abstract forms

15.

What is the primary characteristic of Impressionism?

a)

Use of geometric shapes

b)

Emphasis on light and its changing qualities

c)

Abstract representation

d)

Political content

16.

When was the post-impressionism movement?

a)

1885-1914

b)

1845-1855

c)

1985-1990

d)

1785-1816

17.

True or False: The Fauvism movement occurred between 1905-1907

a)

True

b)

False

18.

Select three defining characteristics of Fauvism?

a)

Individual Expression

b)

Realistic Forms

c)

Vivid, Unrealistic Color Choices

d)

2D Perspective

e)

Chiaroscuro Technique

19.

Fauvism

a)

developed in France.

b)

developed in USA.

c)

was known only in England.

d)

was part of colombian contemporary art.

20.

These were colors most fauvist painters used in their pieces of art:

a)

flowers and fruits

b)

black and white

c)

pink - blue - white

d)

orange - yellow - red

21.
Where did Fauvism get its name?
a)
They were named after the wild animals that they paint
b)
Their name came from an admiring critic who loved their fresh ideas and bold use of color.
c)
A critic made fun of them saying that they were wild beasts because of their intense color. 
d)
They got their name from peach cobbler.  
22.

Which of the paintings below is painted in the Fauvist style?

a)
b)
c)
23.

Expressionist painter wanted to paint about...

a)

happiness.

b)

emotion.

c)

poverty.

d)

politics.

24.

Reality was...

a)

not relevant for expressionist artists.

b)

important for expressionist artists.

c)

the main topic in expressionism.

d)

very cruel.

25.

One way to express emotion was using:

a)

distorted or exaggerated subjects.

b)

beautiful or ugly subjects.

c)

invisible and transparent subjects.

d)

thirsty and hungry subjects.

26.

True or False: Expressionism techniques were meant to convey the emotional state of the artist reacting to the anxieties of the modern world.

a)

True

b)

False

27.

Expressionism: (1905-1933)Expressionism was an art movement centered in Germany where the artist distorts reality in order to express emotion. They were inspired by Post Impressionist and Symbolist painters.. Which artwork typifies this art movement

a)
b)
c)
d)
28.

What are the two types of Cubism mentioned in the text?

a)

Analytic and Synthetic

b)

Dynamic and Static

c)

Abstract and Realistic

d)

Modern and Classical

29.

What did Braque and Picasso aim to achieve with Cubism?

a)

Create realistic depictions

b)

Replicate photographs

c)

Imitate older art styles

d)

Invent a new art form

30.

What is the main characteristic of Analytic Cubism as described in the text?

a)

Focus on surreal subjects

b)

Use of bright colors

c)

Depiction of motion

d)

Breakdown into geometrical shapes

31.

What do you think surrealism is?

a)

A type of artwork

b)

Something I don't wanna do

c)

Art that is realistic

d)

Art that contradicts reality

32.

Surrealism explores...

a)

the unknown

b)

the abstract

c)

the unconscious mind

d)

the rights and wrongs we do

33.

What is Surrealism?

a)

Art that looks real

b)

Art that uses dreamlike or bizarre situations that are meant to shock or surprise the viewer

c)

Art that explores how light reflects off of objects

d)

Art that shows one image from several viewpoints

34.

Which of the following is a surrealist artwork?

a)
b)
c)
d)
35.

Dadaism was emerged as a direct opposition to

a)

capitalism

b)

World War I

c)

low wages

36.

dada is based on deliberate irrationality and negation of traditional artistic values

a)

true

b)

false

37.

Dadaism began in

a)

New York

b)

Zürich

c)

Berlin

d)

Paris

38.

Match the term with the definition.

a)

an art movement characterized by the expression of meaningful emotions in art

1.

Expressionism

b)

a radical art movement based on irrational and nonsensical ideas

2.


Dadaism

c)


an art movement characterized by dream-like imagery that represents the unconscious imagination

3.

Surrealism

39.
An artistic and literary movement that grew out of dissatisfaction with traditional social values and conventional artistic practices during World War I (1914–18). 
a)
Modern
b)
Expressionism
c)
Degenerate
d)
Dada
40.

What are some common techniques and methods used by Dadaists in their art?

a)

Oil painting, watercolor, charcoal drawing

b)

Digital art, computer-generated imagery, virtual reality

c)

Collage, photomontage, assemblage, readymades, and performance art

41.

Renaissance means the rebirth of...

a)

medieval thinking

b)

Catholic church influence of society

c)

classical traditions from the Ancient Greeks and Romans

d)

classical traditions from Antiquity

42.

the Renaissance went from

a)

the 13th century - 17th century

b)

the 14th century - 15th century

c)

1300's to 1500's

d)

1132- 1601

43.

The Renaissance introduced

a)

more realistic scenery

b)

linear perspective

c)

chiarascuro

d)

teenage mutant ninja turtles

44.

True or false. The Catholic Church wanted to teach their religion to the people, specially the Protestants.

a)

True

b)

False

45.

Who established how paintings were supposed to be made?

a)

The Royalty

b)

The Academy of painting

c)

The Catholic Church

46.

True or false. Baroque wanted to represent humans with dramatic poses and expressions.

a)

True

b)

False

47.

True or false. Baroque Art used cold and pastel colors.

a)

True

b)

False

48.

True or false. Baroque Art used warm and dark colors.

a)

True

b)

False

49.

True or false. Baroque artists used to represent biblical scenes.

a)

True

b)

False

50.

Which art movement is known for its use of vivid colors and emotional subject matter?

a)

Impressionism

b)

Realism

c)

Expressionism

d)

Cubism

51.

What technique is characteristic of Impressionist painting?

a)

Use of black outlines

b)

Smooth blending of colors

c)

Short, thick strokes of paint

d)

Detailed texture

52.

Which artist is associated with the initiation of the Cubism movement?

a)

Claude Monet

b)

Pablo Picasso

c)

Vincent van Gogh

d)

Salvador Dali

53.

What was Pop Art a reaction to?

a)

Surrealism

b)

Abstract Expressionism

c)

Impressionism

d)

Cubism

54.

Where was Pop Art born twice?

a)

Canada and Mexico

b)

Italy and Spain

c)

England and New York

d)

France and Germany

55.

What did Pop Art allow for the exchange of?

a)

Science and technology

b)

Consumerism, culture, and creativity

c)

History and literature

d)

Politics and economics

56.

Who was a leading figure in the Pop Art movement?

a)

Claude Monet

b)

Andy Warhol

c)

Vincent van Gogh

d)

Pablo Picasso

57.

What characterized the style of Pop Art?

a)

Dark and moody

b)

Flat, colorful, and graphic-like

c)

Monochromatic and minimalistic

d)

Realistic and detailed

58.

When did Contemporary Art emerge?

a)

1860's

b)

1850's

c)

1960's

d)

1970's

59.

Which of the following best describes "contemporary art?

a)

It is the art of the past.

b)

It is a traditional art.

c)

It is a religious art.

d)

It is the art of the present.

60.

artists transform spaces into interactive environments

a)

installation art

b)

earth art

c)

street art

61.

use of facial and bodily movements for a dramatic approach to art

a)

performance art

b)

earth art

c)

street art

62.

This art form combines an array of artistic insights and crafts such as film, literature, performance etc.

a)

Visual Art

b)

Mixed Media

c)

Multimedia Art

d)

Figurative Art

63.

Which of the following best describes "contemporary art?

a)

It is the art of the past.

b)

It is a traditional art.

c)

It is a religious art.

d)

It is the art of the present.

64.

Art is a form of communication.

a)

True

b)

False