Arts and Culture Learning Quizzes for Modern Foreign Language Year 9

Question 1

Name a well-known British film festival hosted annually in Edinburgh.

Accepted Answer

Edinburgh International Film Festival

Answer

Berlin International Film Festival

Answer

Cannes Film Festival

Answer

Toronto International Film Festival

Question 2

What is the name of the iconic opera house in London?

Accepted Answer

Royal Opera House

Answer

The Old Vic

Answer

Shakespeare's Globe

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Wembley Stadium

Question 3

Which of the following is a traditional dance form originated in England, often performed with bells and handkerchiefs?

Accepted Answer

Morris dance

Answer

Tango

Answer

Ballet

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Tap dance

Question 4

Which painting by Vincent van Gogh depicts a swirling night sky with bright stars?

Accepted Answer

Starry Night

Answer

Sunflowers

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The Scream

Answer

Mona Lisa

Question 5

Name the popular British TV series that portrays the lives of the royal family.

Accepted Answer

The Crown

Answer

Coronation Street

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Doctor Who

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Sherlock

Question 6

Which area in London's West End is known for its concentration of theaters?

Accepted Answer

Covent Garden

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Piccadilly Circus

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Soho

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Mayfair

Question 7

Which of the following is a genre of music that originated in the UK and is characterized by fast-paced beats and lyrics?

Accepted Answer

Grime

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Jazz

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Country

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Reggae

Question 8

Which museum in London is dedicated to ancient Egyptian artifacts?

Accepted Answer

British Museum

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Natural History Museum

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Science Museum

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Victoria and Albert Museum

Question 9

In British English, what is a common way to express surprise or disbelief?

Accepted Answer

Fancy that!

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Oh là là!

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¡Madre mía!

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Mamma mia!

Question 10

Which technique is NOT used in painting?

Accepted Answer

Sculpture

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Oil painting

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Watercolor

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Acrylic

Question 11

What type of music is written for a single player?

Accepted Answer

Sonata

Answer

Symphony

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Concerto

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Opera

Question 12

Which option is NOT a genre of theater?

Accepted Answer

Poem

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Drama

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Musical

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Comedy

Question 13

What is the purpose of a storyboard in filmmaking?

Accepted Answer

Plan the sequence of shots

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Design the characters' costumes

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Write the script

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Create the special effects

Question 14

Flamenco, a traditional dance, originated in which country?

Accepted Answer

Spain

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France

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Italy

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Greece

Question 15

Which of these is NOT an advantage of attending cultural events?

Accepted Answer

Increase wealth

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Broaden knowledge

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Appreciate diverse cultures

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Reduce stress

Question 16

What is the term for a live performance where actors use speech, gestures, and actions to tell a story?

Accepted Answer

Play

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Concert

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Exhibition

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Film

Question 17

Which of the following is a characteristic often associated with contemporary art?

Accepted Answer

Breaking away from established artistic conventions

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Strict adherence to traditional techniques

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Focus on realism and representation

Question 18

What is the term for a building or space specifically designed to display art exhibitions?

Accepted Answer

Gallery

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Museum

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Theater

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Concert hall

Question 19

Which of the following is not considered a visual art form?

Accepted Answer

Writing

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Painting

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Sculpture

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Photography

Question 20

What is the name of the annual arts festival held in Edinburgh, Scotland?

Accepted Answer

Edinburgh Fringe Festival

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London Fashion Week

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Royal Shakespeare Company

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Glyndebourne Festival Opera

Question 21

What is the term for a musical composition typically performed by a large ensemble of instruments?

Accepted Answer

Symphony

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Sonata

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Opera

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Concerto

Question 22

Who is considered the famous British playwright who wrote plays such as 'Hamlet' and 'Macbeth'?

Accepted Answer

William Shakespeare

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Charles Dickens

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Jane Austen

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George Bernard Shaw

Question 23

Which of the following is a type of dance that originated in Spain?

Accepted Answer

Flamenco

Answer

Tango

Answer

Ballet

Answer

Hip-hop

Question 24

What is the term for a person who creates and performs works of art?

Accepted Answer

Artist

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Critic

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Curator

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Patron

Question 25

Which of the following is not a medium used in painting?

Accepted Answer

Marble

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Oil

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Acrylic

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Watercolor

Question 26

What is the term for a type of art that involves the use of digital technology?

Accepted Answer

Digital art

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Interactive art

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Kinetic art

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Performance art

Question 27

Which of the following is a traditional dance from the United Kingdom?

Accepted Answer

Morris dance

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Waltz

Answer

Tango

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Cha-cha

Question 28

What is the name of the famous theatre in London where Shakespeare's plays were performed?

Accepted Answer

The Globe Theatre

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The Royal Opera House

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The National Theatre

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The Barbican Centre

Question 29

What is the name of the big music festival that happens every year in Glastonbury?

Accepted Answer

Glastonbury Festival

Answer

Reading Festival

Answer

Latitude Festival

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Bestival

Question 30

In the creative process of making a piece of art, what are the usual steps involved?

Accepted Answer

Brainstorming, Research, Sketching, Composition, Finalization

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Sketching, Composition, Finalization, Brainstorming, Research

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Research, Finalization, Brainstorming, Sketching, Composition

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Composition, Brainstorming, Sketching, Research, Finalization

Question 31

What distinguishes dance as a unique art form, allowing it to convey emotions and stories solely through body movements?

Accepted Answer

Dance expresses emotions and stories through body movements without relying on words or other external tools.

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Dance is characterized by elaborate and visually appealing costumes.

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Dance primarily involves imitating real-life actions and events.

Question 32

What is a key benefit of participating in the arts?

Accepted Answer

Enhances memory and problem-solving abilities

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Promotes physical fitness

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Guarantees wealth and fame

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Solely facilitates making new friends

Question 33

Which of the following is NOT a type of visual art?

Accepted Answer

Music

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Painting

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Sculpture

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Photography

Question 34

What is the term for a large musical composition, typically performed by an orchestra?

Accepted Answer

Symphony

Answer

Sonata

Answer

Concerto

Answer

Opera

Question 35

What is the name of the dance that originated in Latin America and is characterized by its fast tempo and intricate footwork?

Accepted Answer

Salsa

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Tango

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Flamenco

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Ballet

Question 36

Which option does NOT represent a form of visual art?

Accepted Answer

Music

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Painting

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Sculpture

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Photography

Question 37

What is the name of the renowned art gallery in London?

Accepted Answer

The National Gallery

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The Louvre

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The Metropolitan Museum of Art

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The Hermitage

Question 38

Who is considered a famous British playwright?

Accepted Answer

William Shakespeare

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Molière

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Henrik Ibsen

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Anton Chekhov

Question 39

Which awards ceremony recognizes achievements in the film industry?

Accepted Answer

Academy Awards

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Grammy Awards

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Tony Awards

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Emmy Awards

Question 40

Which of these is **not** considered a form of visual art?

Accepted Answer

Dance

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Painting

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Sculpture

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Photography

Question 41

What is the term used to describe how elements are arranged in a work of art?

Accepted Answer

Composition

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Perspective

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Proportion

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Value

Question 42

Which famous art museum is located in London?

Accepted Answer

The Tate Modern

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The Louvre

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The Metropolitan Museum of Art

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The Uffizi Gallery

Question 43

What technique creates the illusion of depth in a painting?

Accepted Answer

Perspective

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Chiaroscuro

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Foreshortening

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Trompe l'oeil

Question 44

Which of these is a characteristic of Impressionist paintings?

Accepted Answer

Bright colors and loose brushstrokes

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Dark colors and sharp details

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Geometric shapes and bold lines

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Religious themes and symbolism

Question 45

What is the main subject or idea in a work of art called?

Accepted Answer

Focal point

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Composition

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Perspective

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Value

Question 46

Which of these is **not** a type of dance?

Accepted Answer

Painting

Answer

Ballet

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Modern

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Tap

Question 47

Which instrument do you play by plucking its strings?

Accepted Answer

Guitar

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Piano

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Drums

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Violin

Question 48

Which of these is a traditional British folk dance?

Accepted Answer

Morris dancing

Answer

Flamenco

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Tango

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Polka

Question 49

What word describes the overall feeling or mood conveyed by a work of art?

Accepted Answer

Atmosphere

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Perspective

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Composition

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Value

Question 50

How does the arts sector help shape a community's cultural identity?

Accepted Answer

It allows people to share their unique stories and experiences.

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It draws tourists, generating income for the area.

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It provides educational programs, enhancing literacy and numeracy skills.

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It supports local charities, contributing to the community's well-being.

Question 51

Which of the following is NOT considered a visual art?

Accepted Answer

Music

Answer

Sculpture

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Painting

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Architecture

Question 52

What type of live performance involves actors using dialogue and actions to present a narrative?

Accepted Answer

Play

Answer

Concert

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Ballet

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Opera

Question 53

Which of the following features characterises Renaissance art?

Accepted Answer

Emphasis on human form and perspective

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Vibrant colours and detailed depictions of nature

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Abstract and symbolic representations

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Limited use of depth and perspective

Question 54

Which renowned London museum houses artwork by artists such as Leonardo da Vinci and Vincent van Gogh?

Accepted Answer

The National Gallery

Answer

The Louvre

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The British Museum

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The Tate Modern

Question 55

Which of the following instruments is associated with classical music?

Accepted Answer

Violin

Answer

Drums

Answer

Saxophone

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Guitar

Question 56

What is the main function of a playbill?

Accepted Answer

To provide information about a theatrical performance

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To sell tickets for a show

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To promote the cast and crew of a production

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To advertise other events at a theatre

Question 57

Which of the following describes Expressionist art?

Accepted Answer

Distorted forms and exaggerated colours

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Naturalistic depictions and muted colours

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Emphasis on geometric shapes and abstraction

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Simple compositions and limited details

Question 58

Name the annual film festival held in the city of Cannes, France.

Accepted Answer

The Cannes Film Festival

Answer

The Academy Awards

Answer

The Venice Film Festival

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The Berlin Film Festival

Question 59

What term refers to an artwork that incorporates different materials or artistic techniques?

Accepted Answer

Mixed media

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Installation art

Answer

Performance art

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Conceptual art

Question 60

What is the name of the famous London concert hall known for its acoustics?

Accepted Answer

Royal Albert Hall

Answer

Royal Opera House

Answer

Barbican Centre

Answer

O2 Arena

Question 61

Which of the following is a traditional British folk dance?

Accepted Answer

Morris dance

Answer

Tap dance

Answer

Tango

Answer

Salsa

Question 62

What is the term for a piece of art that uses everyday objects in a new and unexpected way?

Accepted Answer

Readymade

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Installation

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Conceptual art

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Land art

Question 63

What does the abbreviation "MOMA" stand for?

Accepted Answer

Museum of Modern Art

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Metropolitan Museum of Art

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Museum of American Art

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Museum of Art

Question 64

Which of the following is a famous street artist known for their stencils?

Accepted Answer

Banksy

Answer

Andy Warhol

Answer

Pablo Picasso

Answer

Salvador Dalí