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art period and types of paintings

Total questions: 22

Worksheet time: 6hrs 30mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

a style of art that emerged from the contemporary period of history

These artist challenge themselves by making the art elements their subject (example: shapes, color, and forms)

it encourages the viewer to explore and engage with the art work on a deeper level

a)
Abstract Art
b)
Realism
c)
Surrealism
d)
Cubism
2.

This is a style of art that became popular in the 20th century.

It uses colors, shapes, and lines to express their feelings and emotions

The artist use bold brushstrokes, splatters, and drips of paint to create their masterpiece.

a)
Cubism
b)
Abstract Expressionism
c)
Surrealism
d)
Impressionism
3.

style of painting developed in France in the Modern Period of history.

Artist took familiar objects from everyday life, broke them up into geometric figures

includes multiple points of view in a single composition

a)
Fauvism
b)
Surrealism
c)
Impressionism
d)
Cubism
4.

a period of art history occurring from the 1600 to 1800

Events: The seven year war, English colonization, Galileo and Newtons scientific discoveries, Lockes political science essays and Protestantism rise

These paintings are usually formal, showcasing scenery and costumes, have a great sense of energy and movement, and has contrast of light and dark areas

a)

Impressionism

b)

Modernism

c)

Renaissance

d)

Baroque

5.

a period of art history from the 1950s to the present day.

Events: invention of Television, internet, landing on the moon, Civil Rights movement, wars fought in Korea, Vietnam and the Middle East.

artist moved from Europe to the US

a)
Postmodern Art
b)
Contemporary Art
c)
Modern Art
d)
Abstract Expressionism
6.

the segment of Baroque period of art history

the Netherlands experienced a period of economic prosperity and artistic achievement

artist create portraits, landscapes, still life's, and genre paintings

a)

Dutch Golden Age

b)

Fauvism

c)

Harlem Renaissance

d)

Contemporary

7.

art movement in the early 20th century where artist used bold, bright colors and simplified forms rather than trying to create realistic depictions.

Name comes from "les fauves"

a)
Impressionism
b)
Cubism
c)
Surrealism
d)
Fauvism
8.

movement that began after World War 1 and lasted until the 1930s

Celebrated African American culture, art, sculptures, literature, music, dance, theatre, fashion, and social/political activism

concentrated in Harlem New york

a)
Harlem Renaissance
b)
Renaissance Movement
c)
Jazz Age
d)
Harlem Rebirth
9.

a style of painting developed in France in the modern period

artist place different colors side by side very close on the canvas

contain few drawn lines, shadows, or dark colors

short, broad brush strokes that created a rough texture

a)
Cubism
b)
Surrealism
c)
Baroque
d)
Impressionism
10.

a period from 1800-1950

Events: rise of democracy, diminishing powers of monarchies, industrial revolutions, and The great Depression.

New styles developed: impressionism, cubism, and surrealism

a)

The Modern Era

b)

The Renaissance

c)

The Great Depression

d)

The Industrial Revolution

11.

art movement that followed impressionism

developed a more structured approach

uses bolder colors, more distinct forms, and greater symbolic content

represents a period of artistic exploration where painters developed highly approaches while sharing a common starting point in Impressionism.

a)
Post-Impressionism
b)
Fauvism
c)
Cubism
d)
Surrealism
12.

emerged in America in the 1930s

artist depict rural places, farms, small towns, everyday activities important to the area, and events in American History

focus on realistic and recognizable scenes

a)
Modernism
b)
Impressionism
c)
Surrealism
d)
Regionalism
13.

style that represents subjects with extreme accuracy and detail

resemble real life as much as possible

a)
Impressionism
b)
Cubism
c)
Surrealism
d)
Realism
14.

a type of painting that depicts subjects of peoples faith, belief system, and spirituality.

portrays religious figures, scenes from sacred text, or symbols associated with various religions.

a)

Religious and spiritual painting

b)
Abstract art
c)
Portrait art
d)
Landscape painting
15.

a period between 1400-1600

an age with exploration in science, philosophy and art.

oil based painting

bright, pure colors, uses symbols, and its formal approach to subject matter and composition

a)
Renaissance
b)
Romanticism
c)
Medieval
d)
Baroque
16.

artistic movement that began in the 1920s

dreamlike, irrational scenes and symbolic images

combine realistic techniques, with strange subject matter

a)
Dadaism
b)
Cubism
c)
Impressionism
d)
Surrealism
17.

Organize these options into the right era

Categorize the following

1400-1600

Mathmatical principles (geometry)

rebirth of classical Greek and roman ideas

use science in their art

1600-1800

dramatic movement

emotional and spirtitual powers

frozen in action

1800-1950

cameras

through experience

many art movements

1950-present

cultural shifts

advertising, digital media

comics and photography

Renaissance
Baroque
Modern
Contemporary
18.
This work of art is an example of what art movement. 
a)
Surrealism 
b)
Impressionism 
c)
Renaissance 
d)
Expressionism
19.
match the art movement
a)
Renaissance Art
b)
Social Realism
c)
Impressionism
d)
Surrealism
20.
match the art movement
a)
environmental art
b)
impressionism
c)
cubism
d)
surrealism
21.
Which art movement corresponds with the artwork? 
a)
Cubism 
b)
Pop Art 
c)
Renaissance 
d)
Impressionism 
22.

What art movement, style, or period represents this artwork? (abstract, impressionism, or surrealism)

(a)