Art Appreciation for 1st Graders: Learn to Observe, Analyze, and Interpret Art

Question 1

When you look at a painting, what are some things you can notice?

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The colors and shapes

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The story or message

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How it makes you feel

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The artist's name

Question 2

What do we do when we criticize art?

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We look at it closely and talk about what we see

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We judge its quality

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We make our own art

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We sell it

Question 3

Which of these is a feature of Impressionist paintings?

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Short, quick brushstrokes

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Bright colors

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Realistic scenes

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Large canvases

Question 4

What is the difference between a painting and a print?

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Paintings are original, prints are copies

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Prints are original, paintings are copies

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Paintings have color, prints are black and white

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Prints have color, paintings are black and white

Question 5

What is the principle of art that shows the difference between light and dark?

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Contrast

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Balance

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Pattern

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Rhythm

Question 6

Which type of perspective makes objects appear smaller as they go further away?

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One-point perspective

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Two-point perspective

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Three-point perspective

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Bird's-eye perspective

Question 7

Which of these is NOT a color?

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Circle

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Red

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Blue

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Green

Question 8

Which of these is a warm color?

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Red

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Blue

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Green

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Purple

Question 9

Which of these is a type of sculpture?

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Carving

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Painting

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Drawing

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Photography

Question 10

What is the name of the technique used to make things look like they are close or far away in a picture?

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Perspective

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Shading

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Color mixing

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Collage

Question 11

What is the purpose of art criticism?

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To help people understand and appreciate art.

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To tell people what to think about art.

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To make people laugh.

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To make people cry.

Question 12

Which of these is NOT a step in the art criticism process?

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Making up a story about the artwork

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Looking closely at the artwork

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Thinking about what the artwork means

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Sharing your thoughts about the artwork

Question 13

Which of these is not an element of art that we learn about in class?

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Sound

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Line

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Shape

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Color

Question 14

What does the word 'composition' mean in art?

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The way shapes and colors are arranged in a work of art

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The colors used in a work of art

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The story or message of a work of art

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The way a work of art is made

Question 15

Which of these is a type of art made from three-dimensional objects?

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Sculpture

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Painting

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Music

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Drawing

Question 16

What is the purpose of talking about art?

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To understand and share our ideas about art

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To tell people what to think about art

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To sell works of art

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To make fun of art

Question 17

What is the name of the museum in New York City that is home to many modern and contemporary art?

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The Museum of Modern Art

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The Metropolitan Museum of Art

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The Guggenheim Museum

Question 18

What is the name of the way artists make things look closer or farther away?

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Perspective

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Chiaroscuro

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Foreshortening

Question 19

Which of these is not a kind of paint?

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Drawing

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Watercolor

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Oil

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Acrylic

Question 20

What kind of line goes up and down?

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Vertical

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Horizontal

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Diagonal

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Curved

Question 21

Which of these is not something you can find in a picture?

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Music

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Color

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Line

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Size

Question 22

What do we call the special way an artist shows their ideas?

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Style

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Technique

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Mood

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Theme

Question 23

In art, what does a dove usually stand for?

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Peace

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Joy

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War

Question 24

What color can make a painting look cheerful?

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Yellow

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Blue

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Green

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Red

Question 25

Which of the following is NOT a tool that artists commonly use?

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Wrench

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Paintbrush

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Chisel

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Computer

Question 26

What is the name of the famous painting by Leonardo da Vinci that depicts a mysterious woman?

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The Mona Lisa

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The Last Supper

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Starry Night

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Guernica

Question 27

What is the term used to describe how an artist arranges elements in an artwork?

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Composition

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Perspective

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Foreshortening

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Shading

Question 28

Which of the following is NOT a primary color?

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Green

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Yellow

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Blue

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Red

Question 29

What does the word 'texture' mean in art?

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How something feels or looks like it feels.

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The color of an object.

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The shape of an object.

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The size of an object.

Question 30

Which of these colors is considered a warm color?

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Red

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Purple

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Blue

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Green

Question 31

What is a characteristic of abstract art?

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It doesn't show real things.

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It always uses bright colors.

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It is always drawn on walls.

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It is only made by famous artists.

Question 32

What does the word 'proportion' mean in art?

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The difference in size between different parts of an object.

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The shape of an object.

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The color of an object.

Question 33

Who painted the famous artwork called 'Mona Lisa'?

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Leonardo da Vinci

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Vincent van Gogh

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Pablo Picasso

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Michelangelo

Question 34

What is one reason why people create art?

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To share their ideas and feelings.

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To make money

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To decorate their homes

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To keep themselves busy

Question 35

What is the main difference between a painting and a sculpture?

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A painting is flat, while a sculpture is three-dimensional.

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A painting is always hung on a wall, while a sculpture can be placed anywhere.

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A painting is made with paint, while a sculpture is made with clay.