Quiz Art History: Test Your Knowledge of Art Through the Ages

Embark on an artistic odyssey as we quiz you on the masters, movements, and masterpieces that have shaped art history.

1. Who painted the enigmatic masterpiece “Mona Lisa”?
– (a) Leonardo da Vinci
– (b) Michelangelo
– (c) Vincent van Gogh
– (d) Pablo Picasso

2. Which artist pioneered the Cubist movement?
– (a) Claude Monet
– (b) Pablo Picasso
– (c) Salvador Dalí
– (d) Henri Matisse

3. What period of art is characterized by its soft, hazy contours and vibrant colors?
– (a) Baroque
– (b) Rococo
– (c) Impressionism
– (d) Renaissance

4. Who created the iconic statue of David?
– (a) Donatello
– (b) Michelangelo
– (c) Bernini
– (d) Rodin

5. Which artist is known for his surrealist paintings and melting clocks?
– (a) Marc Chagall
– (b) Salvador Dalí
– (c) Frida Kahlo
– (d) Andy Warhol

6. What is the name of the famous Gothic cathedral in Paris?
– (a) St. Peter’s Basilica
– (b) Sagrada Familia
– (c) Notre Dame
– (d) Cologne Cathedral

7. Which movement in art emphasized the expression of emotions and subjective experiences?
– (a) Realism
– (b) Expressionism
– (c) Dadaism
– (d) Minimalism

8. Who painted “The Scream”?
– (a) Edvard Munch
– (b) Gustav Klimt
– (c) Wassily Kandinsky
– (d) Jackson Pollock

9. Which period of art is known for its scientific perspective and idealized proportions?
– (a) Mannerism
– (b) Baroque
– (c) Renaissance
– (d) Rococo

10. What is the name of the architectural style characterized by its pointed arches and stained glass windows?
– (a) Romanesque
– (b) Gothic
– (c) Byzantine
– (d) Renaissance

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Table 1: Key Art Movements

Table 2: Famous Artists

Table 3: Architectural Styles

Table 4: Art History Statistics