General Knowledge in Art

Question 1

Johannes Vermeer painted "The Girl with the .... ........ "

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Pearl Earring

Question 2

Mrs Wright wants you to

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make mistakes.

Question 3

The Starry Night was painted by

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Vincent Van Gogh

Question 4

Salvador Dali painted "The Persistence of .........."

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Memory

Question 5

Australian Indigenous art is the oldest ongoing tradition of art in the world.

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true

Question 6

From 1912-1948, the Olympic Games awarded medals for

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artworks inspired by sport

Question 7

The three Primary Colours are:

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Red, Blue, Yellow

Question 8

Andy Warhol produced a series of works with which of the following as the subject matter?

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Tomato Soup Cans

Question 9

What did I.M. Pei design outside the Louvre, in Paris?

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Pyramid

Question 10

The Archibald Prize is a famous competition for

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Portraits

Question 11

The Mona Lisa was stolen from the Louvre in 1911. The empty space it left on the wall

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attracted more visitors than the painting had.

Question 12

What is the purpose of Art?

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To beautify a space., To make you feel something., To portray a message.

Question 13

The elements of Art include...

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Line, Shape, Tone, Texture, Colour

Question 14

In 1930 Grant Wood painted "American ..........."

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Gothic

Question 15

New brain research shows that art promotes

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all 3 answers are correct

Question 16

Michelangelo painted “The Creation of Adam,” in which Chapel?

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Sistine Chapel

Question 17

Who painted the Water Lillies series in the early 20th Century?

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Claude Monet

Question 18

Who painted the Mona Lisa?

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Leonardo Da Vinci

Question 19

What animal often symbolises peace in art?

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dove

Question 20

Henry Moore is most famous for his

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Sculptures

Questions 20