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ACADEC Summer 2025 Art Test #1

Total questions: 100

Worksheet time: 3hrs 34mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

Complex, ornate, fussy, light, lots of cupids and pastels, very dreamlike and even feminine, focuses on aristocracy.

a)

Medieval

b)

Rococo

c)

Baroque

d)

Cubism

2.

Flat, unrealistic, no depth or perspective, heavy use of gold & unnatural colors, often lots of people, religious (teaches lessons for the illiterate).

a)

Medieval

b)

Romantic

c)

Dadaism

d)

Neoclassical

3.

Abstract art form that shows multiple points of view simultaneously. The subject matter is broken down, analyzed, and reassembled in abstract form. Shows more than one view at a time.

a)

Post-Impressionism

b)

Realism

c)

Cubism

d)

Dadaism

4.

Emotional, passionate, mysterious, sentimental, intuitive, intense, “rugged” individual, power and fury of nature, the exotic/occult/macabre, nationalism.

a)

Realism

b)

Neoclassical

c)

Renaissance

d)

Romanticism

5.

Arose during the collapse during WWI of social and moral values; attacks accepted standards of behavior/ridicules contemporary culture & traditional art forms; nihilistic and random; purpose was to enrage and engage their audience; literally means “hobbyhorse.”

a)

Cubism

b)

Dadaism

c)

Post-Impressionism

d)

Realism

6.

They wanted to add emotion and symbolic meaning to their art. Their works often contain bold, unrealistic colors and expressive brushstrokes.

a)

Post-Impressionism

b)

Surrealism

c)

Northern Renaissance

d)

Expressionism

7.

Realistic (but still beautiful); emotions & expressions are naturally depicted; mastery of perspective; geometrical arrangement of figures (harmony, balance, and proportion); . Subject matter: mythology, or religion, or individual portrait

a)

Northern Renaissance

b)

Baroque

c)

Italian Renaissance

d)

Rococo

8.

Very dramatic and emotional and bold; evokes movement; extravagant; not merely religious….Very Catholic

a)

Baroque

b)

Northern Renaissance

c)

Neoclassical

d)

Surrealism

9.

Arose in response to Romanticism; shows ordinary people going about their ordinary business. Often unattractive (but that’s reality). Subjects are that which are real and exist.

a)

Impressionism

b)

Realism

c)

Expressionism

d)

Neoclassicalism

10.

Art form that attempts to portray dreamlike qualities and tries to explore the subconscious of the individual. Greatly influenced by Freudian psychology. Fascination with dreams, the grotesque, most importantly the UNCONSCIOUS.

a)

Cubism

b)

Realism

c)

Surrealism

d)

Impressionism

11.

Harsh reality (lifelike features, unflattering honesty); often religious; “everyday life” (even middle & lower class); more landscapes and domestic interiors; often moral tales or warnings.

a)

Dutch Golden Age

b)

Realism

c)

Expressionism

d)

Northern Renaissance

12.

Sought to capture the momentary effects of the way light fell on a subject. No attempt made to capture how the object actually looked; more about how the object was perceived. Subjects are wide-ranging, from people to nature to modern inventions. Pure, intense colors and smaller, more fragmented brushstrokes.

a)

Post-Modern

b)

Impressionism

c)

Italian Renaissance

d)

Expressionism

13.

Used bright colors to express a particular emotion; much less concerned with form or technique…much more about expression (Basically “art therapy for the artist;” intended to portray the artist’s inner state and express feelings.).

a)

Expressionism

b)

Impressionism

c)

Post-Impressionism

d)

Neoclassical

14.

Scenes of daily life and “comfortable domesticity;” normal scenes of normal people (but generally attractive, middle class people); rarely history or religion; Hint: if you see a windmill, it’s this category!!

a)

Dutch Golden Age

b)

Northern Renaissance

c)

Realism

d)

Post-Modern

15.

Associated with the democracy of Greece/republicanism of Rome (symbolic mythological stories but no silly cupids); emphasizes courage and dignity and heroism; dutiful, sacrificial patriotism; composition is calm and rational with most figures in the foreground; stressed drawing with lines,

not color; no trace of brushstroke.

a)

Rococo

b)

Baroque

c)

Neoclassical

d)

Romanticism

16.

Which step of A Critical Method involves listing the facts (artist, medium, date, etc.) of an artwork, as well as the elements of art?

¿Qué paso de Un método crítico implica enumerar los hechos (artista, medio, fecha, etc.) de una obra de arte, así como los elementos del arte?

a)

Description

b)

Analysis

c)

Interpretation

d)

Evaluation

17.

Which step of A Critical Method involves identifying how the artist used the principles of design?

¿Qué paso de Un método crítico implica identificar cómo el artista utilizó los principios del diseño?

a)

Description

b)

Analysis

c)

Interpretation

d)

Evaluation

18.

Which step of A Critical Method involves formulating an opinion about the success and importance of the artwork?

¿Qué paso de Un método crítico implica formular una opinión sobre el éxito y la importancia de la obra de arte?

a)

Description

b)

Analysis

c)

Interpretation

d)

Evaluation

19.

Which step of A Critical Method involves finding meaning of an artwork, or determining what the artist is trying to say?

¿Qué paso de Un método crítico implica encontrar el significado de una obra de arte o determinar lo que el artista intenta decir?

a)

Description

b)

Analysis

c)

Interpretation

d)

Evaluation

20.

Which art historical movement challenged traditions of "fine art" by using imagery and mass-produced objects from popular culture?

¿Qué movimiento histórico del arte desafió las tradiciones de las "bellas artes" mediante el uso de imágenes y objetos producidos en masa de la cultura popular?

a)

Pop Art

b)

Realism

c)

Fauvism

d)

Impressionism

21.

Pablo Picasso is typically associated with which art moment that focuses on geometric shapes and contrasting viewpoints?

¿Con qué momento artístico se asocia típicamente Pablo Picasso que se centra en formas geométricas y puntos de vista contrastantes?

a)

Renaissance

b)

Realism

c)

Cubism

d)

Impressionism

22.

An art historical movement characterized by serious looking subjects performing labor or other ordinary, mundane tasks is known as _____?

¿Un movimiento histórico del arte caracterizado por sujetos de apariencia seria que realizan trabajos u otras tareas ordinarias y mundanas se conoce como _____?

a)

Renaissance

b)

Realism

c)

Cubism

d)

Impressionism

23.

Leonardo da Vinci, Michelangelo, and Raphael are known as the Holy Trinity of which art historical movement?

Leonardo da Vinci, Miguel Ángel y Rafael son conocidos como la Santísima Trinidad ¿de qué movimiento histórico del arte?

a)

Baroque

b)

Renaissance

c)

Cubism

d)

Fauvism

24.

Paintings during the ______ art period often featured religious subjects with strong contrast, deep colors, intricate details, and a sense of drama.

Las pinturas del período artístico ______ a menudo presentaban temas religiosos con fuertes contrastes, colores profundos, detalles intrincados y una sensación de dramatismo.

a)

Baroque

b)

Renaissance

c)

Pop Art

d)

Post-Impressionism

25.

This art historical movement is characterized by small, noticeable brush strokes, no sharp edges, and movement within open compositions.

Este movimiento histórico del arte se caracteriza por pinceladas pequeñas y notables, sin bordes afilados y con movimiento dentro de composiciones abiertas.

a)

Baroque

b)

Renaissance

c)

Pop Art

d)

Post-Impressionism

26.

Which art historical movement focuses less on figures and objects, and more on communicating emotions through spontaneous brush work or large fields of color?

¿Qué movimiento histórico del arte se centra menos en figuras y objetos y más en comunicar emociones a través del trabajo espontáneo con pincel o grandes campos de color?

a)

Realism

b)

Abstract Expressionism

c)

Superflat

d)

Post-Impressionism

27.

Which art historical movement is characterized by bold, bright colors, simplified designs, and non-naturalistic subjects?

¿Qué movimiento histórico del arte se caracteriza por colores llamativos y brillantes, diseños simplificados y temas no naturalistas?

a)

Realism

b)

Abstract Expressionism

c)

Superflat

d)

Fauvism

28.

What is the source of an artist’s ideas for a new work of art that does not have any basis in reality?


¿Cuál es la fuente de las ideas de un artista para una nueva obra de arte que no tiene ninguna base en la realidad?

a)

Memory

b)

Representation

c)

Imagination

d)

Direct Observation

29.

What principle of design is dominant in this artwork?


¿Qué principio de diseño es dominante en esta obra de arte?

a)

Color

b)

Pattern

c)

Space

d)

Balance

30.

Which of the following images is the best example of Renaissance Art?

¿Cuál de las siguientes imágenes es el mejor ejemplo del arte renacentista?

a)

b)

c)

d)

31.

Which of the following images is the best example of Fauvism?

¿Cuál de las siguientes imágenes es el mejor ejemplo del fauvismo?

a)

b)

c)

d)

32.

Which of the following images is the best example of Pop Art?

¿Cuál de las siguientes imágenes es el mejor ejemplo de Pop Art?

a)

b)

c)

d)

33.

Which of the following images is the best example of Abstract Expressionism?

¿Cuál de las siguientes imágenes es el mejor ejemplo del expresionismo abstracto?

a)

b)

c)

d)

34.

Which of the following images is the best example of Impressionism?

¿Cuál de las siguientes imágenes es el mejor ejemplo del impresionismo?

a)

b)

c)

d)

35.

Andy Warhol appropriates the Campbell’s soup can in this artwork by —


Andy Warhol se apropia de la lata de sopa Campbell en esta obra de arte de:

a)

portraying it from direct observation (retratarlo a partir de la observación directa)

b)

using a copyrighted logo in a creative way (usar un logotipo con derechos de autor de una manera creativa)

c)

painting a sculpture he created (pintando una escultura que creó)

36.

Which of the following are Principles of Design? Select ALL that apply.

¿Cuáles de los siguientes son principios de diseño? Seleccione todas las que correspondan.

a)

Shape

b)

Pattern

c)

Balance

d)

Color

e)

Unity

37.

In this mandala, the artist uses radial symmetry to create a sense of which principle of design?

En este mandala, el artista usa simetría radial para crear una idea de qué principio de diseño.

a)

Balance (Equilibrio)

b)

Contrast

c)

Texture

38.

Which type of perspective is seen in this famous Renaissance piece by Michelangelo?

¿Qué tipo de perspectiva se ve en esta famosa pieza renacentista de Miguel Ángel?

a)

one-point

b)

two-point

c)

three-point

39.

The contrasting viewpoints and the fragmented, geometric shapes in this artwork can best be described as which artistic style?


Los puntos de vista contrastantes y las formas geométricas fragmentadas en esta obra de arte se pueden describir mejor como ¿qué estilo artístico?

a)

Renaissance

b)

Cubism

c)

Pop Art

40.

The materials or method an artist uses to create a work of art, such as a pencils, paint, or clay is known as:


Los materiales o métodos que utiliza un artista para crear una obra de arte, como lápices, pintura o arcilla, se conocen como:

a)

sketch

b)

media/medium

c)

technique

41.

What is Value?

a)

The shape of a thing or person

b)

A mark or stroke in proportion to its width

c)

The lightness or darkness of a color.

d)

The quality of an object or substance with respect to light reflected by the object, usually determined visually by measurement of hue, saturation, and brightness

42.

What is Color?

a)

The shape of a thing or person

b)

A mark or stroke in proportion to its width

c)

A degree of lightness or darkness of a color

d)

The quality of an object or substance with respect to light reflected by the object, usually determined visually by measurement of hue, saturation, and brightness

43.

What is Line?

a)

The shape of a thing or person

b)

A mark or stroke that is longer than it is wide.

c)

A degree of lightness or darkness of a color

d)

The quality of an object or substance with respect to light reflected by the object, usually determined visually by measurement of hue, saturation, and brightness

44.

What is Texture?

a)

The distance or areas around, between and within the components of a piece

b)

A mark or stroke in proportion to its width

c)

The visual and especially tactile quality of a surface

d)

The quality of a distinct object or person in having an external surface or outline

45.

What is Space?

a)

The distance or areas around, between and within the components of a piece

b)

A mark or stroke in proportion to its width

c)

The visual and especially tactile quality of a surface

d)

The quality of a distinct object or person in having an external surface or outline

46.

How many elements of art are there?

a)

5

b)

7

c)

3

47.

Form is

a)

2- Dimensional

b)

3- Dimensional

c)

Non-existent

48.

The elements of art can compre to...

a)

basketball drills

b)

the ingredients of a recipe

c)

the song I heard this morning

49.

This image is an example of what element of art?

a)

form

b)

texture

c)

line

50.

It has length, width and also depth

a)

value

b)

texture

c)

form

51.

Refers to how a surface feels

a)

texture

b)

form

c)

shape

52.

An artist must use all every element of art to create a work of art.

a)

True

b)

False

53.
The American Literature Modernist movement occurred approximately between_________________.  
a)
1810-1840
b)
1310-1340
c)
1910-1945
d)
1910-2000
54.
The Modernists agreed with the traditional American Dream.
a)
True
b)
False
55.
Who was one of the leading authors of the Harlem Renaissance movement?
a)
Ezra Pound
b)
Ernest Hemingway
c)
Langston Hughes
d)
Robert Frost
56.
"Make it NEW" was the motto of what specific literary movement?
a)
Lost Generation
b)
Imagism
c)
Modernism
d)
Harlem Renaissance
57.

What occurred during the modernist era?

a)

limited options

b)

profound religious dedication

c)

extreme poverty

d)

new possibilities

58.

Which is NOT a Modernist Poet

a)

T.S. Elliot

b)

Ezra Pound

c)

Angie Thomas

d)

Virginia Woolf

59.

What is Modernism?

a)

A reaction that began during the WWI period that focused on a break from convention and tradition in art, literature, culture, etc.

b)

A reaction against the Romantic authors that focused on creating realistic, gritty narratives

c)

A continuation of the Realist movement that now focused on WWI and the horrors of war

d)

A break from Imagism that turned against using imagery and focused on hidden meaning in poetry

60.

What were writers during this time period considered?

a)

The New Generation

b)

Fools of the Night

c)

Hood Babies

d)

The Lost Generation

61.

Which of these Art Movements developed during this time?

a)

Baroque

b)

Futurism

c)

Rococo

d)

Renaissance

62.

What did Modernist reject the existence of?

a)

Love

b)

God

c)

Dogs

d)

Deodorant

63.
Who wrote The Great Gatsby?
a)
F. Scott Fitzgerald
b)
Mark Twain
c)
Zora Neale Hurston
d)
Stephen Crane
64.
What war provides the ending date for Modernism?
a)
The Revolutionary War
b)
WWI
c)
WWII
d)
The Korean War
65.

What artist founded the Cubism art movement?

a)

Michelangelo

b)

Snoop Dogg

c)

Famgoon Ralo

d)

Pablo Picasso

66.
Which war marked the beginning of Modernism?
a)
The Civil War
b)
WWI
c)
WWII
d)
The French and Indian War
67.
What important event happened for women in 1920?
a)
They were allowed to keep their own last names.
b)
They were allowed to work in business offices.
c)
They were allowed to vote.
d)
They were allowed to earn equal pay with men.
68.
Which one of the following is NOT an element of Modernism?
a)
Conflict between new ways and old ways.
b)
Use of fragmentation in literature and art.
c)
Allusiveness (allusion = reference to something) to prior literary periods/texts.
d)
Intense devotion to religion or God.
69.
Which one of the following is not a Modernist author?
a)
Gertrude Stein
b)
Edith Wharton
c)
Langston Hughes
d)
Ernest Hemingway
70.
What happened in 1915 as a direct result of the industrial needs of WWI?
a)
Women received the right to vote
b)
Farmers grew more crops for food
c)
African Americans were hired to work in industrial factories
d)
There was a shortage of eggs and butter
71.
Where did the Harlem Renaissance take place?
a)
New Hampshire
b)
New York
c)
Alabama
d)
England
72.
Which of the following was NOT a focus of the Harlem Renaissance? What it means to be...
a)
an immigrant
b)
American
c)
black
d)
an artist
73.
What type of music is associated with the Harlem Renaissaince?
a)
Classical
b)
Spiritual
c)
Reggae
d)
Jazz
74.
How did Modernism attempt to reinvent art?
a)
By creating new colors
b)
By mixing high and low culture
c)
By merging jazz and classical music
d)
By finding art in recycling centers
75.
What kind of language did Langston Hughes use?
a)
Vernacular, everyday
b)
Formal, academic
c)
Street slang
d)
Creole
76.
What is "lyric mode"?
a)
Poetry that uses song lyrics
b)
Poetry that captures an internal emotional state
c)
Poetry that imitates Shakespeare
d)
Poetry written near rivers
77.

What's the style of this painting?

a)

pop-art

b)

expressionism

c)

impressionism

d)

abstraction

78.

What is the main characteristic of Impressionism?

a)

Use of dark colors and heavy textures.

b)

Focus on historical events and realism.

c)

Emphasis on geometric shapes and forms.

d)

Loose brushwork, vibrant colors, and an emphasis on the play of light on surfaces.

79.

Which artistic style prioritizes form, color, and line over realistic depiction, inviting viewers to interpret the artwork based on their personal experiences and emotions?

a)
Impressionism
b)
Abstract Art
c)
Surrealism
d)
Realism
80.

What's the style of this painting?

a)

pop art

b)

expressionism

c)

abstraction

d)

realism

81.

What does the term 'abstract art' refer to?

a)

A style of art that strictly follows realistic representation.

b)

A style of art that focuses geometric shapes, bold colors, and dynamic compositions to evoke feelings and ideas.

c)

An art form that only uses black and white colors.

d)

A technique that emphasizes detailed and lifelike portraits.

82.

What's the style of this painting?

a)

abstraction

b)

expressionism

c)

realism

d)

surrealism

83.

Which art style would an artist use if they wanted to depict subjects as they appear in everyday life, without embellishment or interpretation?

a)
Impressionism
b)
Realism
c)
Cubism
d)
Surrealism
84.

Which painting style emphasizes bold colors, exaggerated forms, and a focus on conveying emotional experience rather than realistic representation?

a)

Impressionism

b)

Cubism

c)

Expressionism

d)

Surrealism

85.

Which art style is characterized by meticulous attention to detail, accurate representation of light and shadow, and a focus on ordinary subjects?

a)

Surrealism

b)

Impressionism

c)

Realism

d)

Dada

86.

What style is displayed in the painting?

a)
Impressionism
b)

Romanticism

c)

Cubism

d)

Baroque

87.

Which art style seeks to express inner feelings and reactions to the world around them, often using distortion and abstraction to convey their messages?

a)
Cubism
b)
Surrealism
c)
Realism
d)
Expressionism
88.

Which art movement is known for its focus on fleeting moments, observation of light and its changing conditions?

a)

Surrealism

b)

Cubism

c)

Baroque

d)

Impressionism

89.

Modernism was a reaction to

a)

WWII

b)

Victorian Culture

c)

Abnormal bruising and swelling

d)

The Roaring 20's

90.

Which of the following is not true about Modernism?

a)

it was about reinvention

b)

Focuses on the individual

c)

It displayed the hypocrisy of the aristocracy

d)

It said life was not ordered

91.

Which of the following is true about modernism?

a)

It was hopeful

b)

It was mainly about naturalism and politics

c)

It was pessimistic

d)

It stated that the government was the highest form of authority

92.
What is satire?
a)
The use of literary devices to create cinematic, rich images
b)
The use of incongruity, irony, parody, exaggeration to mock vices and folly
c)
The use of personification and metaphor to create a unified tone and theme
d)
A form of zeitgeist
93.

This photograph titled, " Blessed Art Thou Among Women" was taken by this photographer at the beginning of the 20th century.

a)

Alfred Stieglitz

b)

Peter Henry Emerson

c)

Eduard Steichen

d)

Gertrude Käsebier

94.

Who was the German Pictorial Photographer that took this photograph titled, "Still Life" (1907)?

a)

Baron Adolph Meyer

b)

Gertrude Käsebier

c)

Alfred Stieglitz

d)

Eduard Steichen

95.

Who took this iconic portrait image of Greta Garbo in 1928?

a)

Alfred Stieglitz

b)

Eduard Steichen

c)

Gertrude Käsebier

d)

Peter Henry Emerson

96.

Who is this American photographer and modern art promoter?

a)

Peter Henry Emerson

b)

Alfred Stieglitz

c)

Eduard Steichen

d)

Baron Adolph Meyer

97.

This photograph titled, "Gathering Water Lilies" (1886) was taken by which of these photographers?

a)

Gertrude Käsebier

b)

Eduard Steichen

c)

Alfred Stieglitz

d)

Peter Henry Emerson

98.

In 1893 this photograph/photogravure was create by which of the following photographers?

a)

Gertrude Käsebier

b)

Eduard Steichen

c)

Alfred Stieglitz

d)

Peter Henry Emerson

99.

Which of Alfred Stieglitz's photographs was discussed in the video, "The First Modern Photograph? - Alfred Stieglitz" that we watched in class?

a)

"Paula, or Sun Rays" 1889

b)

"Winter on 5th Avenue, New York" 1893

c)

"Portrait of Georgia O'Keefe" 1922

d)

"The Steerage" 1907

100.

Claude Monet began creating his first series of oil paintings titled "Water Lilies" between the years 1897-1899. Which pictorial photographer took similar images a few years earlier in 1886 using a camera?

a)

Alfred Stieglitz

b)

Peter Henry Emerson

c)

Eduard Steichen

d)

Gertrude Käsebier