QUIZ 1 - GEC108

Summative Test In Art Appreciation

DIRECTION: Read and Analyze each question and encircle the letter of the correct answers.
Strictly No ERASURES.
1. Generally defined as an art practitioner that produces or creates indirectly functional art
with aesthetic value using imagination.
A. Artisans
B. Jeweler
C. Artist
D. Artistic

2. A fine shading technique meant to produce soft transition between colors and tones to
make the image realistic.
A. Carving
B. Sfomato
C. Sculpture
D. Aesthetic

3. .In Edgar Degas' painting "The Absinthe Drinker," the central figure portrays:
A. A joyful celebration of life
B. A powerful alcoholic drink
C. A depiction of a tea ceremony
D. A lively dance scene

4. In Edgar Degas' painting "The Dance Class," the atmosphere conveys:

A. The group of ballerinas and their mothers waiting in preparation for an examination
B. A serene and focused ambiance during practice
C. A chaotic scene of dancers in disarray
D. The anticipation and excitement before a performance

5. In Edward Munch's "The Scream," the central figure expresses:

A. Joyful exuberance in the face of nature
B. A profound sense of peace and tranquility
C. Overwhelming anxiety and existential dread
D. Playful interaction with the surrounding environment

6. In Edward Munch's "The Dance of Life," the mood and theme conveyed are:
A. A joyous celebration of love and connection
B. symbolized as woman in three stages.
C. A vibrant depiction of carefree youthfulness
D. A chaotic portrayal of life's unpredictable nature

7. What is the theme in Edgar Degas paintings?

A. Expressionist
B. Abstract
C. Still Life
D. Architecture

8. Who is the wife of the businessman that wants to be painted by Leonardo da Vinci?
A. Mona Lisa
B. Lisa Sanches
C. Lisa Gherardini
D. Gherardini Cruz

9. What year did Gustav Klimt painted the kiss?

A. 1998
B. 1980
C. 1907
D. 1890

10. He was an English artist. He is best known for his semi-abstract monumental bronze
sculptures which are located around the world as public works of art.
A. Henry moore
B. Gustav Klimt
C. Pablo Picasso
D. Jackson Pollack

11. This painting was considered as Klimt’s masterpiece so-called "Woman in Gold"
A. The Virgin
B. The Kiss
C. The Portrait of Adele Bloch Boure
D. Bird basket

12. He was an Austrian symbolize painter and one of the most prominent members of the
Vienna Secession movement.
A. Pablo Picasso
B. Henry Moore
C. Jackson Pollack
D. Gustav Klimt

13. In what year did Henry Moore painted the basket?

A. 1907
B. 1910
C. 1939
D. 1920

14. this painting contains two monsters which represent the two nations engaged in battle,
and the torn limbs in the painting symbolize the equal struggle between the two.
A. Premonition of Civil War
B. Creation of Adam
C. Swans Reflecting Elephant
D. The Absent Drinker

15. He was a was a Spanish surrealist artist renowned for his technical skill, precise
draftsmanship, and the striking and bizarre images in his work.
A. Michael Angelo
B. Claude Monet
C. Edgar Degas
D. Salvador Dali

16. This certain painting features melting clocks, which many believe represent our
subjective perception of time. As we age, time seems to pass more quickly.
A. Creation of Adam
B. Premonition of Civil War
C. The Persistence of Memory
D. Swans Reflecting Memory

17. This painting explains about the strength and love for what Dali was truly passionate
about.
A. Creation of Adam
B. Premonition of Civil War
C. The Persistence of Memory
D. Swans Reflecting Memory

18. this painting is the interpretation of clocks may depict the differing perceptions of time
we often experience when we’re sleeping. In dreams, time may feel as though it is passing by
more slowly than it does while we are awake.

A. Creation of Adam
B. Premonition of Civil War
C. The Persistence of Memory
D. Swans Reflecting Memory

19. On Paul Cezanne's piece "The bathers",what medium did he used to paint his artwork?
A. Water color
B. Oil on canvas
C. Pastels
D. Ink

20. How many years did Paul Cezanne worked on his painting "The bathers"?
A. 3 years
B. 6 years
C. 7 years
D. 9 years

21. He had to said that he never believed in God ,But he believed in Picasso, who is he?
A. Diego Rivera
B. Leonardo Da Vinci
C. Paul Cezanne
D. Frida Kahlo

22. An artwork that is series type of frescoes by the Mexican artist Diego Rivera which
consists of twenty-seven panels depicting the industry at the Ford Motor company in
Detroit,what is it?
A. The Card Players
B. Jug , Curtain and Bowl
C. The Detroit Industry Murals
D. The History of Mexico

23. He is the one who painted the History of Mexico in the stairwell of the National Palace in
Mexico City, who is he?
a. Leonardo Da Vinci
b Salvador Dali
c. Jackson Pollock
d. Diego Rivera

24. An American painter, a major figure in the abstract expressionist movements. He is

widely noticed for his "Drip technique."
A. Pablo Picasso
B. Jackson Pollock
C. Leonardo Da Vinci
D. Claude Monet

25. This famous painting is one of best know works of Pablo Picasso. It symbolizes "Brutality
and Darkness."
A. Guernica
B. The Weeping Women
C. The Young Ladies
D. The Broken Column
26. It is Portrait Painting of Pablo was created in late 1937.An iconic image of unspeakable
grief and pain,representing universal suffering. This painting depict Dora Maar suffering
A. The Young ladies
B. No.05
C. The weeping Woman
D. No.31

27. Abstract Artwork of Jackson Pollock, also known as Number 11, 1952. Alternating
between darkness and light, between turmoil and elation.
A. Guernica
B. Blue Poles
C.The Bellelli Family
D. Les Demoiselles d' Avigno

28. It portrays five nude female prostitutes in a brothel on Carrer d' Avinyo a street in
Barcelona, Spain. This Art work created from flat, Jagged planes,their faces inspired by
Iberian sculpture and African mask, during 1907.
A. The Broken column
B. The Bellelli Family
C. The Last Supper
D. The Young Ladies

29. What painting technique did Michelangelo use for "The Creation of Adam" in the Sistine
Chapel?
A. Oil on canvas
B. Watercolor on paper
C. Fresco on wet plaster
D. Charcoal on wood

30. Which artistic element is emphasized in Michelangelo's "David" to convey strength and
dynamism?
A. Color harmony
B. Sculptural texture
C. Geometric shapes
D. Diagonal lines

31. Why did Michelangelo leave a space between the fingers of God and Adam in "The
Creation of Adam"?
A. To represent a physical barrier
B. To symbolize the abstract nature of their relationship
C. To emphasize realism
D. To depict a moment of tension

32. In Claude Monet's "Water Lilies" series, what is a notable characteristic of the lines in his
brushstrokes?
A. Straight and rigid lines
B. Stippled and textured lines
C. Loose and flowing brushstrokes
D. Angular and sharp lines

33. What was the preferred medium used by Michelangelo for the dark red chalk drawing in
"The Creation of Adam"?
A. Charcoal
B. Black chalk
C. Watercolor
D. Dark red chalk
34. It portrays the last meal shared with Christ and his disciples.
A. David
B. Mona Lisa
C. The Last Supper
D. Last Meal

35. This painting depicts the perfect ratios found in human anatomy
A. The Weeping Woman
B. Guernica
C. The Vitruvian Man
D. The Man At The Crossroad

36. Who is the artist behind the painting "The Broken Column"?
A. Pablo Picasso
B. Vincent Van Gogh
C. Frida Kahlo
D. Salvador Dalí

37. Which subject is Georgia O'Keeffe widely known for portraying in her iconic paintings?
A. Abstract Geometric Shapes
B. Surreal Landscapes
C. Intimate Flowers
D. Historical Portraits

38. In Frida Kahlo's painting "The Broken Column," what symbolizes the central element of
the broken column?
A. A shattered mirror
B. A crumbling wall
C. A fractured tree
D. A damaged spine

39. Frida Kahlo's artistic style is often characterized by:

A. Cubism
B. Surrealism
C. Abstract Expressionism
D. Impressionism

40. Georgia O'Keeffe's artwork, what does the cow skull, red, white, and blue primarily
represent?
A. Patriotism and national pride
B. Death and mortality
C. Southwestern landscapes
D. Political commentary on American society