Art History for 4th Graders: Explore the Evolution of Art

Question 1

Which of these colors is NOT considered a primary color?

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Orange

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Red

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Blue

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Yellow

Question 2

Who created the famous painting, 'The Starry Night'?

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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 3

Which art movement is characterized by the use of geometric shapes and forms?

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Cubism

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Impressionism

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Abstract Expressionism

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Pop Art

Question 4

What technique is used to smoothly blend colors together?

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Smudging

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Stippling

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Cross-hatching

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Hatching

Question 5

Which of these materials is often used in the art of printmaking?

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Woodblock

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Clay

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Canvas

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Marble

Question 6

Which of these elements of art describes the lightness or darkness of a color?

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Value

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Hue

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Saturation

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Form

Question 7

What is the name of the traditional Japanese art of paper folding?

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Origami

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Ikebana

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Kabuki

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Sushi

Question 8

Which artist is well-known for using Pop Art imagery in their work?

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Andy Warhol

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Edvard Munch

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Georgia O'Keeffe

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Henri Matisse

Question 9

What is the name of the scale that shows the range of values from black to white?

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Value scale

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Color wheel

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Tint scale

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Hue wheel

Question 10

Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of Impressionist paintings?

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Fine, detailed lines

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Loose, visible brushstrokes

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Emphasis on capturing light and movement

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Use of vivid colors

Question 11

Which art movement focused on expressing inner emotions and experiences through non-representational forms?

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Abstract Expressionism

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Renaissance

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Romanticism

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Baroque

Question 12

Which technique, used to create a sense of depth and volume, was popular in Renaissance art?

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Chiaroscuro

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Impasto

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Collage

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Stippling

Question 13

During the Middle Ages, art was primarily created to:

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Celebrate religious figures and stories

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Document historical events

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Express personal feelings

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Promote political views

Question 14

Which artist is known for their vibrant colors and swirling brushstrokes?

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Vincent van Gogh

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Leonardo da Vinci

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Andy Warhol

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Salvador Dalí

Question 15

What type of painting depicts everyday life and ordinary people?

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Genre painting

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Landscape

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Portrait

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Still life

Question 16

Which material is NOT commonly used for sculpting?

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Cardboard

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Marble

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Bronze

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Clay

Question 17

Which of the following is known as the first major art movement?

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Ancient Greek Art

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Renaissance

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Impressionism

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Cubism

Question 18

Who is widely regarded as the 'Father of Modern Art'?

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Pablo Picasso

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Leonardo da Vinci

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Claude Monet

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Vincent van Gogh

Question 19

Which art movement is characterized by its use of vivid colors, loose brushstrokes, and a focus on capturing the essence of a moment?

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Impressionism

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Realism

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Expressionism

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Surrealism

Question 20

Which artist is celebrated for their use of bold colors and geometric shapes in their paintings?

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Piet Mondrian

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Salvador Dalí

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Jackson Pollock

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Andy Warhol

Question 21

What is the term used to describe a three-dimensional artwork?

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Sculpture

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Painting

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Print

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Mosaic

Question 22

Which of the following is NOT a renowned art museum located in the United States?

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Louvre Museum

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Metropolitan Museum of Art

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Art Institute of Chicago

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National Gallery of Art

Question 23

What is the oldest known type of art?

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Cave paintings

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Sculptures

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Pottery

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Mosaics

Question 24

Who is known as the 'Father of Modern Art'?

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Pablo Picasso

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Vincent van Gogh

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Leonardo da Vinci

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Claude Monet

Question 25

Which art movement focused on expressing feelings and personal experiences?

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Expressionism

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Impressionism

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Realism

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Cubism

Question 26

Which material is NOT typically used to make sculptures?

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Paper

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Stone

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Metal

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Wood

Question 27

What technique involves simplifying objects into geometric shapes?

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Cubism

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Shading

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Perspective

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Painting

Question 28

Who painted the famous artwork 'The Mona Lisa'?

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Leonardo da Vinci

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Michelangelo

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Raphael

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Rembrandt

Question 29

Which art style is famous for its use of bright, bold colors and quick brushstrokes to capture everyday scenes?

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Impressionism

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Renaissance

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Cubism

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Surrealism

Question 30

Which art style is famous for using bright colors, quick brushstrokes, and capturing the effects of light?

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Impressionism

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Renaissance Art

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Cubism

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Pop Art

Question 31

Which artist is known for their paintings that use large brushstrokes and drips of paint?

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Jackson Pollock

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Leonardo da Vinci

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Vincent van Gogh

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Pablo Picasso

Question 32

What is the name for the painting technique that uses thick layers of paint to create a textured surface?

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Impasto

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Sfumato

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Chiaroscuro

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Trompe l'oeil

Question 33

What is the name of the famous painting on the ceiling of the Sistine Chapel that depicts the creation of the world?

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The Creation of Adam

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The Last Supper

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Mona Lisa

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Starry Night

Question 34

What is the technique called that makes flat objects appear three-dimensional?

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Perspective

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Shading

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Foreshortening

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Composition

Question 35

What is a key feature of Baroque Art?

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Use of dramatic lighting and movement

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Focus on realistic details

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Use of bright, primary colors

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Abstraction

Question 36

Which of the following is a defining characteristic of Renaissance Art?

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Realistic portrayal of people and objects

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Use of bright, primary colors

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Focus exclusively on religious themes

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Emphasize abstract and geometric shapes

Question 37

Which color is NOT a primary color?

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Purple

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Red

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Yellow

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Blue

Question 38

Who is known as the 'Father of Impressionism'?

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Claude Monet

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Vincent van Gogh

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Pablo Picasso

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Leonardo da Vinci

Question 39

Which art style is known for its bold colors and geometric shapes?

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Cubism

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Abstract Expressionism

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Renaissance

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Impressionism

Question 40

Which of these is NOT a type of perspective used in art?

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Five-point perspective

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One-point perspective

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Two-point perspective

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Three-point perspective

Question 41

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

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Paintings are made with liquid paint, while drawings are made with dry media

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Paintings use brushes, while drawings use pencils

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Paintings are always larger than drawings

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There is no difference between a painting and a drawing

Question 42

What is the name of the famous museum in New York City that houses a collection of 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

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The Whitney Museum of American Art

Question 43

Which art movement is known for its use of bold colors and exaggerated shapes?

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Fauvism

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Cubism

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Neoclassicism

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Impressionism

Question 44

Who is known as the father of Cubism?

Accepted Answer

Pablo Picasso

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Vincent van Gogh

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Leonardo da Vinci

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Claude Monet

Question 45

Which art period is known for its focus on realistic and naturalistic depictions?

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Renaissance

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Baroque

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Gothic

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Rococo

Question 46

Which ancient Egyptian writing system used hieroglyphs?

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Hieroglyphics

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Phoenician

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Cuneiform

Question 47

Which artistic technique involves the use of light and shadow to create a sense of depth?

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Chiaroscuro

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Perspective

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Impasto

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Sfumato

Question 48

What is the name for a painting that tells a historical story?

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History painting

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Still life painting

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Landscape painting

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Genre painting

Question 49

Which famous painting by Leonardo da Vinci features the mysterious smile of a woman?

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Mona Lisa

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Birth of Venus

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Guernica

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Starry Night

Question 50

Which architectural movement emphasized balance, symmetry, and geometric shapes?

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Neoclassicism

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Baroque

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Gothic

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Renaissance

Question 51

Which artist is famous for their use of vivid colors and expressive brushstrokes?

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Vincent van Gogh

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Rembrandt

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Claude Monet

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Pablo Picasso

Question 52

Name the ancient Greek temple found on the Acropolis of Athens.

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Parthenon

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Colosseum

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Pyramids of Giza

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Stonehenge