Art Appreciation for 2nd Graders: Explore the World of Art

Question 1

Imagine you're an art museum curator creating a special art show for 7-year-olds. What different types of artwork would you display, and why?

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A variety of art, like paintings, sculptures, drawings, and prints, so kids can see how artists use different tools and techniques to create.

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Only paintings, because they're the most popular type of art.

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Only sculptures, because they're three-dimensional and kids can touch them.

Question 2

How have computers made it possible for artists to create new types of art?

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Computers let artists use new tools and techniques to make art.

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Computers make it harder for artists to create traditional art like paintings and sculptures.

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Computers haven't changed how we make or enjoy art at all.

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Computers have made it more expensive for artists to create art.

Question 3

How can art help us connect with others, even if we don't speak the same language?

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Art shows us different cultures and ways of life.

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Art is only for people who have studied it.

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Art is only for rich people.

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Art is not important today.

Question 4

How can knowing when and where an artwork was made help us?

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Understand the artwork's meaning and message.

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Learn about the artist's favorite colors.

Question 5

Besides museums and galleries, where can you find art in your community?

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On buildings

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In parks

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At the library

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Only in art museums

Question 6

We visited an art museum and saw a painting of a Japanese woman wearing a beautiful kimono. What cultural factors might have influenced the artist's choices in creating this painting?

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Japanese cultural traditions, such as using bright colors and intricate patterns

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The artist's personal preferences for colors and shapes

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The artist's desire to travel to Japan

Question 7

Artists use light and shadow in their artwork to:

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Make it look more realistic.

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Make it more vibrant.

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Make it more appealing.

Question 8

Which type of art is three-dimensional?

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Sculpture

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Painting

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Drawing

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Photography

Question 9

What is the goal of abstract art?

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To express feelings and ideas without clear shapes

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To show real objects

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To create something beautiful

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To tell a story

Question 10

Which famous statue was made by Michelangelo?

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David

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The Thinker

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Venus de Milo

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Winged Victory

Question 11

Which of the following is NOT typically found in an art gallery?

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Books

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Paintings

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Sculptures

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Drawings

Question 12

What is a special characteristic of many sculptures?

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They are often three-dimensional.

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They are usually flat.

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They make sounds.

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They are always painted.

Question 13

Which type of art uses photographs?

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Photography

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Painting

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Sculpture

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Music

Question 14

When visiting a museum, it is important to:

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Be quiet and respectful

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Run and play

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Touch the artworks

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Talk loudly

Question 15

Which famous painting did Vincent van Gogh create?

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Starry Night

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The Mona Lisa

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The Scream

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American Gothic

Question 16

What kind of art is made using a computer or digital tools?

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Digital art

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Traditional art

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Modern art

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Abstract art

Question 17

Which of the following is not an art form?

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Science

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Painting

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Sculpture

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Music

Question 18

Who is famous for painting colorful and imaginative pictures?

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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 19

What is the famous painting by Leonardo da Vinci that shows a woman with a mysterious smile called?

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Mona Lisa

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The Last Supper

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Starry Night

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Girl with a Pearl Earring

Question 20

Which of these is a special feature of Impressionist paintings?

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Bright colors and brushstrokes that look like dabs

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Dark colors and sharp lines

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Realistic details and muted colors

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Abstract shapes and geometric patterns

Question 21

Which of the following is not a reason why people enjoy art?

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For its ability to make people feel sad

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For its beauty and aesthetics

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For its cultural and historical significance

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For its practical and functional value

Question 22

Who is well known for creating paintings with lots of sunflowers?

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Vincent van Gogh

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Leonardo da Vinci

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Pablo Picasso

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Frida Kahlo

Question 23

Which art method uses tiny dots of paint to create a picture?

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Pointillism

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Watercolor

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Oil painting

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Abstract expressionism

Question 24

What is the main purpose of having an art exhibition?

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To let people see and enjoy artwork

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To sell artwork

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To teach art history

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To criticize famous artworks

Question 25

In Japanese art, which animal is often pictured?

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Crane

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Lion

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Tiger

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Dolphin

Question 26

Which art movement uses lots of bright colors and simple shapes?

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Fauvism

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Impressionism

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Cubism

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Surrealism

Question 27

What is the word for how the things in an artwork are placed and organized?

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Composition

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Perspective

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Chiaroscuro

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Foreshortening

Question 28

What is the name of the famous museum in Paris that houses the Mona Lisa?

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The Louvre

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The National Gallery

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The Metropolitan Museum of Art

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The Prado Museum

Question 29

What is the primary purpose of art?

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To express ideas and emotions

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To make money

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To decorate homes

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To teach history

Question 30

What is the technique called that artists use to create the illusion of depth in a painting?

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Perspective

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Shading

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Foreshortening

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Composition

Question 31

Which of these is not a type of sculpture?

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Painting

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Relief sculpture

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Freestanding sculpture

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Kinetic sculpture

Question 32

Which of these is not a primary color?

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Purple

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Red

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Blue

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Yellow

Question 33

Who creates a work of art?

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An artist

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A builder

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A writer

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A scientist

Question 34

Which of these is a painting technique?

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Watercolor

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Math

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Reading

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Dancing

Question 35

What is a gallery?

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A special place to show and see paintings

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A shop that sells clothes

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A library that has books

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A park where you can play

Question 36

What material is used to make statues?

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Metal

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Playdough

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Cloth

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Paper

Question 37

What type of art has a story or message?

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Narrative

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Abstract

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Decorative

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Functional

Question 38

In a painting, you can find shapes and lines. Is this correct?

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Yes

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No

Question 39

What is the main idea of an artist's statement?

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To explain the inspiration and ideas behind an artwork

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To describe the tools and methods used to create it

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To tell the story of the artist's life

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To convince people to buy the artwork

Question 40

Which of these describes abstract art?

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Uses shapes and colors to express emotions and ideas

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Looks exactly like real people, places, or things

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Tells a clear story or teaches a lesson

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Uses only black and white colors

Question 41

What's the name of the very famous painting of a woman with a mysterious smile, created by Leonardo da Vinci?

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Mona Lisa

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Starry Night

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The Last Supper

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The Scream

Question 42

Which of these is a printing technique used in art?

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Engraving

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Watercolor painting

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Oil painting

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Drawing with pencils

Question 43

When you mix blue paint and orange paint, what new color do you create? What is the name for these types of colors?

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Green; Complementary colors

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Purple; Analogous colors

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Pink; Warm colors

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Brown; Earth colors

Question 44

Out of these, which is NOT a famous art museum 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 45

Who painted the famous artwork '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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Georgia O'Keeffe

Question 46

What kind of painting technique uses tiny dots of color?

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Pointillism

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Impressionism

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Cubism

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Fauvism

Question 47

What is an art critique used for?

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To analyze and evaluate artwork

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To make a new piece of art

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To give information about an art museum

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To find out about an artist's life

Question 48

What is a unique feature of abstract art?

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Use of shapes that don't look like real things

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Focus on realistic details

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Depiction of common objects

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Use of only traditional painting styles

Question 49

What technique creates a sense of depth on a flat surface?

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Perspective

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Shading

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Stippling

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Collage

Question 50

Which type of painting features a representation of a person?

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Portrait

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Landscape

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Still life

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Abstract

Question 51

What tool is used for blending colors on a painting's surface?

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Palette knife

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Paintbrush

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Sponge

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Roller

Question 52

Which artwork combines different materials, such as paper, paint, and fabric?

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Collage

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Monotone painting

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Marble sculpture

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Landscape photograph

Question 53

What term describes the feeling or atmosphere conveyed by an artwork?

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Tone

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Emotion

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Theme

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Perspective

Question 54

Which of these is NOT an art form?

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Singing

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Painting

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Sculpture

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Drawing

Question 55

Who creates paintings and sculptures?

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Artist

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Writer

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Doctor

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Teacher

Question 56

Which art style uses bright colors and exaggerated shapes?

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Pop Art

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Realism

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Impressionism

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Abstract Expressionism

Question 57

Who painted the "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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Salvador Dalí

Question 58

What is it called when you make art with different colors and shapes of paper or fabric?

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Collage

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Painting

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Drawing

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Sculpture

Question 59

What is the famous statue of a woman holding a torch called?

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The Statue of Liberty

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The Great Wall of China

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The Eiffel Tower

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The Leaning Tower of Pisa

Question 60

What kind of art uses shapes and colors instead of showing real things?

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Abstract art

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Realistic art

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Impressionist art

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Surrealist art

Question 61

Which artist is famous for his strange and dreamlike paintings?

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Salvador Dalí

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Andy Warhol

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Jackson Pollock

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Georgia O'Keeffe

Question 62

What was the primary subject matter of the Impressionist art movement?

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Landscape painting

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Historical scenes

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Portraits

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Abstract art

Question 63

Which of the following places can you visit to learn about art?

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Art museum

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History museum

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Science museum

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Sports museum

Question 64

What is a sculpture?

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A 3D artwork made of materials like clay or stone

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A 2D artwork made of paint

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A type of music

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A form of dance