Art Appreciation for Year 2 Primary School Students: Engage in Art Criticism

Question 1

Who creates art?

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Artist

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Critic

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Curator

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Appraiser

Question 2

Which of these is NOT a type of subject matter for art?

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Biographies

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Landscapes

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Still lifes

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Abstracts

Question 3

What is the key difference between warm and cool colours?

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Warm colours remind us of warmth, such as fire or sunlight, while cool colours remind us of coolness, such as water or ice.

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Warm colours are brighter than cool colours.

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Cool colours are more vibrant than warm colours.

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There is no significant difference between warm and cool colours.

Question 4

How can you share your thoughts and feelings about artwork?

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Any of these methods

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By writing a review

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By discussing it with friends or family

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By giving it a thumbs up or down

Question 5

What is the main purpose of art criticism?

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To help us appreciate and understand art more deeply

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To tell artists what to do

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To determine which type of art is best

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None of these

Question 6

Which of these is NOT something you can find in a painting?

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Smells

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Lines

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Colours

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Emotions

Question 7

Which of these is a famous painting by Pablo Picasso?

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Guernica

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The Mona Lisa

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The Scream

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Starry Night

Question 8

When you draw or paint, what is the first thing you should usually do?

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Make a light sketch

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Colour it in

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Draw it in thick black lines

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Rub out any mistakes

Question 9

Which of these is a type of printing technique?

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Lithography

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Origami

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Watercolour

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Sculpture

Question 10

Which famed painting by Leonardo da Vinci depicts a lady with an enigmatic smile?

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Mona Lisa

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The Last Supper

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Girl with a Pearl Earring

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The Scream

Question 11

What distinguishes a subjective opinion from an objective one?

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Personal sentiments underpin a subjective view, whereas facts support an objective one.

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Personal sentiments underpin an objective view, whereas facts support a subjective view.

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There is no distinction between subjective and objective opinions.

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Subjective views are based on appearance, whereas objective views are based on sound.

Question 12

When looking at a painting, which of these questions should you NOT ask yourself?

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How much is it worth?

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What is the artist trying to tell me?

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What colors and shapes are used?

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What do I think of it?

Question 13

What is the best way to describe colors in a painting?

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Using warm and cool colors

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Bright and colorful

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Red, blue, and yellow

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Light and dark

Question 14

How should you behave in an art gallery?

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Keep a safe distance and be quiet

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Touch the artwork

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Talk loudly

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Take pictures with a flash

Question 15

What does the word 'composition' mean in art?

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How the different parts of a picture are arranged

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The colors used

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The shapes and lines used

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The subject matter of the picture

Question 16

Which of these is NOT usually used to make statues?

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Paint

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Clay

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Wood

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Metal

Question 17

Which famous museum is in London?

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The National Gallery

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The Louvre

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The Metropolitan Museum of Art

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The Uffizi Gallery

Question 18

What's the first step in art criticism?

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Describing the artwork

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Analyzing the artwork

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Interpreting the artwork

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Judging the artwork

Question 19

What's the main purpose of art criticism?

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To study and evaluate art

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To compliment the artist

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To describe an artwork

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To show art history

Question 20

Which is a type of art criticism?

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Formal analysis

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Storytelling

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Expressionism

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History of art

Question 21

What does the word 'composition' mean in art?

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How elements are put together

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The choice of colors

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What the artwork is about

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How the artist made the artwork

Question 22

Which of these is an example of a positive art review?

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The artist has created a balanced and colorful composition.

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This artwork is awful.

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I dislike this artwork.

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The artwork is too unusual.

Question 23

What does the term 'perspective' mean in art?

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The viewpoint of the artwork

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How far away objects are

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The use of light and shadows

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The feelings that the artwork shows

Question 24

Which artist is known for using bright colors and bold brush strokes?

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Vincent van Gogh

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Pablo Picasso

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Leonardo da Vinci

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Michelangelo

Question 25

What makes a good artwork?

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It shows the artist's ideas and feelings

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It is made from expensive materials

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It is very large in size

Question 26

In the painting, the girl is holding a red balloon. What do you think the balloon might symbolize?

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Happiness and joy

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Sadness and loss

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Anger and frustration

Question 27

In art criticism, what are the two main categories used to analyze art?

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Formal and contextual

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Good and bad

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Abstract and realistic

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Historical and cultural

Question 28

What is the term used to describe how an artist arranges the different parts of an artwork?

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Composition

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Balance

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Layout

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Arrangement

Question 29

Which of the following is a type of art criticism that focuses on analyzing the formal elements of an artwork, such as its lines, shapes, and colors?

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Formal analysis

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Historical criticism

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Psychological criticism

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Cultural criticism

Question 30

What is the primary goal of art criticism?

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To evaluate and interpret works of art

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To teach art history

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To create new works of art

Question 31

Which of the following statements about a work of art is an example of a subjective opinion?

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I find the colors in this painting to be very calming.

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The painting is made up of mostly warm colors.

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The artist used a variety of brushstrokes in this painting.

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The painting is hung on the north wall of the gallery.

Question 32

What is the difference between an art medium and an art technique?

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A medium is the material used to create an artwork, while a technique is the method used to apply or manipulate that medium.

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A medium is the subject matter of an artwork, while a technique is the style.

Question 33

Which of the following statements about a painting is an example of a formal analysis?

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The painting is composed of a series of horizontal and vertical lines, creating a sense of balance and structure.

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I love the way the artist used color in this painting.

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This painting reminds me of a sunny day at the beach.

Question 34

What is the key difference between a primary color and a secondary color in art?

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Primary colors cannot be mixed from other colors, while secondary colors are created by mixing two primary colors.

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Primary colors are always brighter than secondary colors.

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Primary colors are more commonly used in art than secondary colors.

Question 35

Which of the following is NOT a type of line in art?

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Oval

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Diagonal

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Straight

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Curved

Question 36

What is the main purpose of using value in an artwork?

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To create depth and dimension

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To create contrast

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To add texture

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To convey emotion

Question 37

What is the name of the space around the objects in a picture?

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Negative space

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Foreground

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Canvas

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Background

Question 38

Which of these techniques is used to create the illusion of depth on a flat surface?

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Shading

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Collage

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Painting

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Drawing

Question 39

Why do artists use positive and negative space in art?

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To create visual interest and impact

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To hide parts of the artwork

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To make the artwork look more realistic

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To make their artwork look more colorful

Question 40

What is the first step in art criticism?

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Observing the artwork

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Writing a critique

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Interpreting the meaning

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Comparing the artwork to others

Question 41

When analyzing art, which question is helpful to ask?

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What elements of art do I notice?

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What should the artist have done differently?

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Who is my favorite artist?

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How much is this artwork worth?

Question 42

What is the job of an art critic?

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To analyze, interpret, and share their opinion on artwork

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To buy and sell artwork

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To teach people how to make art

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To decide which artwork is the best