Famous Artists: Explore the Lives and Works of Master Painters

Question 1

Who holds the distinction of being the first African American woman artist to have a solo exhibition at the Museum of Modern Art in New York?

Accepted Answer

Alma Thomas

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Nina Simone

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Lorraine Hansberry

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Maya Angelou

Question 2

Which technique involves applying thin, translucent layers of paint to create depth and a sense of transparency?

Accepted Answer

Glazing

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Sfumato

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Chiaroscuro

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Impasto

Question 3

Which art movement emphasized the use of geometrical shapes and bold colors?

Accepted Answer

Cubism

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Impressionism

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Surrealism

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Abstract Expressionism

Question 4

Which artist is known for their large-scale sculptures created from ordinary objects?

Accepted Answer

Claes Oldenburg

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Damien Hirst

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Jeff Koons

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Banksy

Question 5

What is the name of Banksy's famous artwork featuring a young girl releasing a red balloon?

Accepted Answer

Balloon Girl

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The Scream

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Mona Lisa

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Guernica

Question 6

Which artist used a technique called 'pointillism', creating images from tiny dots of color?

Accepted Answer

Georges Seurat

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Vincent van Gogh

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Claude Monet

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Edgar Degas

Question 7

Which artist's work, 'Guernica', powerfully depicts the horrors of war?

Accepted Answer

Pablo Picasso

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Salvador Dalí

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René Magritte

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Frida Kahlo

Question 8

Which artist created self-portraits that explored themes of identity, culture, and pain?

Accepted Answer

Frida Kahlo

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Georgia O'Keeffe

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Artemisia Gentileschi

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Mary Cassatt

Question 9

Who sculpted the iconic 'David'?

Accepted Answer

Michelangelo

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Raphael

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Bernini

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Leonardo da Vinci

Question 10

Which of these was NOT an important influence on the Impressionist movement?

Accepted Answer

Cubism

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Photography

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Japanese art

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Classical painting

Question 11

Vincent van Gogh often used which technique to create a sense of movement and energy in his paintings?

Accepted Answer

Impasto

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Stippling

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Hatching

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Sfumato

Question 12

What term describes an artwork that incorporates various materials and objects?

Accepted Answer

Collage

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Sculpture

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Drawing

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Painting

Question 13

Who painted the famous ceiling fresco in the Sistine Chapel?

Accepted Answer

Michelangelo

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Leonardo da Vinci

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Raphael

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Titian

Question 14

Which artist is known for their dreamlike, surrealist paintings?

Accepted Answer

Salvador Dalí

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Vincent van Gogh

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Claude Monet

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Pablo Picasso

Question 15

What technique did Leonardo da Vinci use to create a soft, gradual transition between colors and tones in his paintings?

Accepted Answer

Sfumato

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Impasto

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Chiaroscuro

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Trompe l'oeil

Question 16

Who is considered the pioneer of the Impressionist movement?

Accepted Answer

Claude Monet

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Eugène Delacroix

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J.M.W. Turner

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Pierre-Auguste Renoir

Question 17

What was Frida Kahlo's primary source of inspiration for her art?

Accepted Answer

Her personal experiences and emotions

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The natural beauty of Mexico

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The works of famous European artists

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The political events of her time

Question 18

Which art movement emphasized emotion, imagination, and the expression of individual feelings?

Accepted Answer

Romanticism

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Neoclassicism

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Baroque

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Rococo

Question 19

What technique involves transferring an image onto a new surface using a grid system?

Accepted Answer

Grid transfer

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Perspective

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Sfumato

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Chiaroscuro

Question 20

Who painted the famous artwork called 'The Starry Night'?

Accepted Answer

Vincent van Gogh

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Claude Monet

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Pablo Picasso

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Leonardo da Vinci

Question 21

Which artist is recognized as a pioneer of the abstract expressionism art movement?

Accepted Answer

Jackson Pollock

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Henri Matisse

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Salvador Dalí

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Andy Warhol

Question 22

Who created the famous artwork on the ceiling of the Sistine Chapel?

Accepted Answer

Michelangelo

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Raphael

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Leonardo da Vinci

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Botticelli

Question 23

Which artist is associated with surrealist paintings?

Accepted Answer

Salvador Dalí

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Henri Matisse

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Pablo Picasso

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Vincent van Gogh

Question 24

Who is known for their iconic pop art creations?

Accepted Answer

Andy Warhol

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Michelangelo

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Jackson Pollock

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Claude Monet

Question 25

Which artist painted the famous portrait known as 'Mona Lisa'?

Accepted Answer

Leonardo da Vinci

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Pablo Picasso

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Vincent van Gogh

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Henri Matisse

Question 26

Which artist's work is distinguished by intricate geometric paintings?

Accepted Answer

Piet Mondrian

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Vincent van Gogh

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Jackson Pollock

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Henri Matisse

Question 27

Which art movement emphasized using abstract forms and bright colors?

Accepted Answer

Abstract Expressionism

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Impressionism

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Cubism

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Renaissance

Question 28

Which of these paintings was NOT created by Leonardo da Vinci?

Accepted Answer

Sunflowers

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Mona Lisa

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The Last Supper

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The Vitruvian Man

Question 29

Who is considered a pioneer of modern art?

Accepted Answer

Pablo Picasso

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Rembrandt

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Michelangelo

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Raphael

Question 30

Which famous self-portrait was painted by Vincent van Gogh?

Accepted Answer

Self-Portrait with Bandaged Ear

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Starry Night

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The Scream

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Water Lilies

Question 31

Which artist is known for their surrealist paintings?

Accepted Answer

Salvador Dalí

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Claude Monet

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J.M.W. Turner

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Frida Kahlo

Question 32

What is the name of Michelangelo's famous sculpture of a young man preparing for battle?

Accepted Answer

David

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Moses

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Pieta

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Laocoön and His Sons

Question 33

Who is NOT a famous artist from the Renaissance period?

Accepted Answer

Vincent van Gogh

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Leonardo da Vinci

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Michelangelo

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Raphael

Question 34

Which artist is known for their large-scale abstract expressionist paintings?

Accepted Answer

Jackson Pollock

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Pablo Picasso

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Claude Monet

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Frida Kahlo

Question 35

Which iconic painting by Edvard Munch depicts a figure with a distorted face and an anguished expression?

Accepted Answer

The Scream

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The Mona Lisa

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Guernica

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Nighthawks

Question 36

Who is the renowned female artist known for her distinctive surrealist self-portraits?

Accepted Answer

Frida Kahlo

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Georgia O'Keeffe

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Mary Cassatt

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Artemisia Gentileschi

Question 37

What technique involves using small dots of color to create an image, as seen in the works of pointillist artists?

Accepted Answer

Stippling

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Hatching

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Impasto

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Sfumato

Question 38

Which characteristic is commonly associated with Impressionist paintings?

Accepted Answer

Loose and visible brushstrokes

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Precise attention to detail

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Dark and somber color palettes

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Sharp and defined lines

Question 39

What does the term 'perspective' refer to in the context of art?

Accepted Answer

Creating the illusion of depth and spatial relationships

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Using bright and bold colors

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Arranging elements within a composition

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Capturing light and shadow effects

Question 40

Which of these styles of art is NOT associated with Vincent van Gogh?

Accepted Answer

Cubism

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Post-Impressionism

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Expressionism

Question 41

Who is widely regarded as the 'Father of Impressionism'?

Accepted Answer

Claude Monet

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Edgar Degas

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Pierre-Auguste Renoir

Question 42

Which technique is known for creating a soft, blended effect in paintings, and was commonly used by Leonardo da Vinci?

Accepted Answer

Sfumato

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Chiaroscuro

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Trompe l'oeil

Question 43

Which female artist is famous for her self-portraits and depictions of Mexican culture?

Accepted Answer

Frida Kahlo

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Georgia O'Keeffe

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Artemisia Gentileschi

Question 44

Which period in art history is characterized by a break from traditional forms and an emphasis on individual expression?

Accepted Answer

Modernism

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Romanticism

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Neoclassicism

Question 45

Which artist is known for using bold colors and simplified shapes in their paintings?

Accepted Answer

Henri Matisse

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Salvador Dalí

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Andy Warhol

Question 46

Which art movement featured abstract, geometric shapes and emerged in the early 20th century?

Accepted Answer

Constructivism

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Surrealism

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Pop Art

Question 47

Who is known for their use of bold brushstrokes and vibrant colors, for example in the painting 'The Starry Night'?

Accepted Answer

Vincent van Gogh

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Pablo Picasso

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Leonardo da Vinci

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Michelangelo

Question 48

Claude Monet is associated with which art movement?

Accepted Answer

Impressionism

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Expressionism

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Surrealism

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Cubism

Question 49

Which female artist known for her self-portraits was active in the early 20th century and was married to the artist Diego Rivera?

Accepted Answer

Frida Kahlo

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Georgia O'Keeffe

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Artemisia Gentileschi

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Mary Cassatt

Question 50

Leonardo da Vinci used which technique to create a sense of depth and realism in his paintings?

Accepted Answer

Chiaroscuro

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Foreshortening

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Perspective

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Trompe l'oeil

Question 51

Landscapes were the primary subject of which artist's paintings?

Accepted Answer

J.M.W. Turner

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Salvador Dalí

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Georgia O'Keeffe

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Henri Matisse

Question 52

Piet Mondrian and Theo van Doesburg were founding members of which artistic movement?

Accepted Answer

De Stijl

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Bauhaus

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Futurism

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Expressionism

Question 53

Piet Mondrian's paintings often featured bold, geometric shapes and limited colors. Which of the following best describes his artistic style?

Accepted Answer

Abstract

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Surrealist

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Impressionist

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Expressionist

Question 54

Vincent van Gogh painted 'The Starry Night' after looking out of the window of which building where he was staying?

Accepted Answer

A hospital

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A church

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A museum

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A school

Question 55

Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of Impressionism?

Accepted Answer

Precise, detailed shading

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Bright colors

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Loose, visible brushstrokes

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Focus on everyday life

Question 56

Who is celebrated for the iconic painting titled 'The Scream'?

Accepted Answer

Edvard Munch

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Pablo Picasso

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Vincent van Gogh

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Leonardo da Vinci

Question 57

Which artist is commonly associated with the Abstract Expressionism movement?

Accepted Answer

Jackson Pollock

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Salvador Dalí

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Frida Kahlo

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Johannes Vermeer

Question 58

Which of the following artists is considered a renowned master of the Renaissance era?

Accepted Answer

Michelangelo

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Claude Monet

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Andy Warhol

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Salvador Dalí

Question 59

What is the title of Vincent van Gogh's famous painting depicting a swirling, starry sky?

Accepted Answer

The Starry Night

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Sunflowers

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Café Terrace at Night

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Vase with Twelve Sunflowers

Question 60

Which of the following is a material commonly used in sculptures?

Accepted Answer

Clay

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Watercolor

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Pastel

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Acrylic

Question 61

Who is known for her self-portraits and vibrant use of color?

Accepted Answer

Frida Kahlo

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Tracey Emin

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Banksy

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Georgia O'Keeffe

Question 62

Which artist is associated with the Pop Art movement?

Accepted Answer

Andy Warhol

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Claude Monet

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Pablo Picasso

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Salvador Dalí

Question 63

What is the term for the technique used by Leonardo da Vinci to create a gradual transition of tones in his paintings?

Accepted Answer

Sfumato

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Chiaroscuro

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Stippling

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Hatching

Question 64

Who is known for using vibrant colors and abstract shapes in their paintings?

Accepted Answer

Wassily Kandinsky

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Leonardo da Vinci

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Pablo Picasso

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Michelangelo