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Banksy

Total questions: 10

Worksheet time: 15mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

Where did Banksy begin his street art career?

a)

Ukraine

b)

Bristol, England

c)

New York, USA

d)

Paris, France

2.

The main reason Banksy's street art is considered illegal is because:

a)

It is created without permission on public or private property

b)

It is always offensive to the public

c)

It uses toxic materials

d)

It is sold for high prices

3.

The artwork of a figure in a gas mask and coat holding a fire extinguisher on a yellow wall could symbolize which of the following?

a)

Protection against environmental hazards

b)

Celebration of street art culture

c)

Promotion of fire safety awareness

d)

A housewife becoming a soldier in a time of war.

4.

Which of these images portrays a message of grace and resilence to the viewer?

a)

b)

c)

d)

5.

Inspired by the local street art scene, Banksy's style evolved to include which technique after a near-arrest incident?

a)

Look-out people

b)

Stencils

c)

Spray Paint

d)

Social Media

6.

What is one reason Banksy uses stencils in his artwork?

a)

To make his art more colorful

b)

For speed and stealth

c)

To use more expensive materials

d)

To paint on canvas only

7.

Banksy uses familiar art/imagery in his street art to make a statement. What is one way he achieves this in the artwork shown?

a)

By re-creating well-known artwork to convey a message.

b)

By copying famous paintings without any changes.

c)

By using only abstract shapes and colors.

d)

By avoiding any recognizable figures or objects.

8.

According to the passage, what is Banksy's purpose with the 'Gymnast' mural in Ukraine?

a)

To provide a message of resistance, hope, and the enduring spirit of the Ukrainian people despite the devastation of war.

b)

To criticize the Ukrainian government for its handling of the conflict.

c)

To promote tourism in Ukraine through street art.

d)

To commemorate a famous Ukrainian gymnast.

9.

What happened to Banksy's painting 'Girl with Balloon' after it was sold at auction?

a)

It was stolen

b)

It shredded itself

c)

It was painted over

d)

It was lost

10.

Why did Banksy shred his painting after it was sold at auction?

a)

To make a point about the art world treating art as a product to buy instead of focusing on its' meaning.

b)

Because he didn't like the painting

c)

To hide his identity

d)

To prank the buyer