Art in Culture Quiz
Philosophy of Art – Lesson 4 – Quiz
- What is the difference between a Fresco and other artwork?
- Frescos have a permanent bond between the painting and the wall
- Frescos can last for thousands of years.
- Frescos originated in Italy.
- All of the above.
Answer: D – All of the above
- Where are the earliest cave paintings found?
- The earliest cave paintings are found in France.
- The earliest cave paintings are in Spain
- The earliest cave paintings are found in Latin America
- None of the above.
Answer: A – The earliest cave paintings are found in France.
- How old are the Chauvet cave paintings?
- 10,000 years old.
- 20,000 years old
- 35,000 years old
- Older than any of the above.
Answer: C – 35,000 years old.
- Art is always about the following:
- Always about beauty and nature.
- Always about love and comfort
- Always about culture and social problems.
- None of the above – art does not fit into an ALWAYS category.
Answer: D- None of the above – not in any ALWAYS category
- Art does which of the following:
- Interprets life
- Expresses life
- Engages life
- All of the above
Answer: D- Art does All of the above and more
- Philosophy of art is the study of:
- Interpretation
- Representation
- Expression and Form
- All of the above
Answer: D – All of the above
- Name three elements of art
- Line, shape, space
- Balance, contrast, rhythm
- Value, form, texture
- None of the above
Answer: A & C – Line, shape, space, value, form, texture
- What is one element of color, not listed in question #7?
- Emphasis
- Movement
- Pattern
- Color
Answer: D – Color
- Art has evolved over time – name two of these periods
- Ancient, cave art
- Medieval
- Biological
- Social
Answer: A & B – Ancient and Medieval
- Prehistoric art is characterized by:
- Rock carvings
- Sculptures
- Stone arrangements
- All of the above
Answer: D – All of the above