Oddball Art Trivia

Art used to be an Olympic sport.

Salvador Dali believed he was the reincarnation (brought back to life) of his dead brother.

These two artists created most of Modern Art's great works during their relationship. Who are they?

What did Andy Warhol eat everyday for 20 years?

Andy Warhol had a premonition of death and was shot by a woman three times and survived.

Besides art, what other thing was Leonardo Da Vinci accomplished at?

What color of acrylic paint can be added to yellow to make green, if you are out of blue?

Pablo Picasso's dad was so jealous of his son's skills he quit creating art himself.

What inspired Yayoi Kusama's polka dot art?

How did Frida Kahlo arrive to her solo exhibition?

What artist had synesthesia, the ability to see sounds?

Who spent a whole year in Hawaii paid by the Dole company, but didn't do the work until her return to New York City?

Vincent Van Gogh sold dozens of paintings in his lifetime, making him very wealthy.

Salvador Dali designed the logo for what popular candy?

Roman statues were made with detachable heads. One head could be taken off and replaced with yet another one.

What artist had an industrial noise band & was inspired by boxing?

What was the name of the animated short that Walt Disney and Salvador Dali worked on together?

Van Gogh created approximately 900 paintings in a 10 year period (decade).

If a color is too strong, what can you do to lessen it?

Robert Rauschenberg only used brand new, store bought tools for his artwork.

What weird object did Jackson Pollock use to paint?

Vincent VanGogh sent his left hand to his wife.

How long did Georges Seurat work on his painting, Sunday Afternoon on the Island of La Grande Jatte (millions of dots)?

It took Leonardo da Vinci 16 years to paint the Mona Lisa.

What artist wanted to open a restaurant, produced 3 TV shows, & illustrated a cookbook?

What did Andy Warhol wear often?

Pumpkins inspired Yayoi Kusama because they were a big part of her diet during World War II.