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WorksheetsBrief History of Art and Graphic Design
Total questions: 16
Worksheet time: 1hrs 20mins
The Prehistoric era (80,000 BCE - 3,100 BCE) was known for all of the following types of art EXCEPT...
Cave paintings
Petroglyphs
Sculptures
metalwork
Which of the following MOST accurately describes the importance of Prehistoric art?
It was the first recorded sign of visual communication.
It was the first known sign of leisure activities among humans.
It showed a preference for plant materials as an art medium.
It was the recorded first depiction of human-on-human violence.
What is the name of this Prehistoric sculpture?
Venus of Willendorf
Venus de Milo
Angel of the Waters
Aphrodite of Knidos
Which ancient culture is credited with creating the first written language?
The Sumerians
The Khmers
The Etruscans
The Olmecs
What is the name of this classic Greek design?
Greek meander
Greek guilloche
Greek anthemion
Greek acanthus scrolls
The Ancient Egyptians had a hierarchy in their murals.
The most important figures were (a) , so they were the (b) figures depicted.
The least important figures were (c) , so they were the (d) figures depicted.
Which civilization was credited with creating the first advertisements?
Ancient Greeks
Ancient Egyptians
The Vikings
The Sumerians
Match the following events to their year.
1040 CE
1439 CE
1798 CE
1858
Gutenberg's printing press was important because...
it made it easier to copy and print illustrations.
it made company logos stand out from ads.
it brought mass communication to Western civilization
it produced even more decorative and lavishly illustrated books than before.
Match each image to the style it exemplifies.
Art Nouveau
Art Deco
Bauhaus
Swiss Design
Pop Art
Which design style would you be using if it had simple shapes, elaborate ornamentation, and extensive use of expensive materials?
Hint: Think "I have money."
Pop Art
Postmodernism
Bauhaus
Art Deco
Which of the following describe Postmodernism?
(Select ALL that apply.)
Playful variety of elements
Minimalist approach
Unexpected color palettes
Unconventional structures
In (a) , Apple released the (b) .
In (c) , Adobe launched (d) .
The launches of the Macintosh computer and Photoshop were important to the field of graphic design. Which of the following is NOT a reason why they were important?
They supported the transition to a digital workspace.
They made design tools available to a wider audience.
They encouraged consumers to be creators.
They made the first trademarked logo possible.
Which of the following is credited with being the first logo ever trademarked?
Bass Brewery
Coca-Cola
Nestle
Bell System
Which graphic designer is credited with introducing art into logo design?
Paul Rand
Saul Bass
Chip Kidd
Lindon Leader
