History of Art MCQs [Fine Arts]

1. The “Venus of Willendorf” is an example of art from which prehistoric period?

a) Neolithic b) Paleolithic c) Bronze Age d) Iron Age Answer: b) Paleolithic

2. The “School of Athens,” a fresco depicting philosophers and scholars, was painted by which Renaissance artist?

a) Leonardo da Vinci b) Raphael c) Michelangelo d) Titian Answer: b) Raphael

3. Which art movement, emerging in the early 20th century, is characterized by its emphasis on abstract forms and the idea of representing multiple perspectives simultaneously?

a) Surrealism b) Cubism c) Impressionism d) Expressionism Answer: b) Cubism

4. The “David” sculptures by both Michelangelo and Donatello depict which biblical figure?

a) Solomon b) Moses c) King David d) Goliath Answer: c) King David

5. Which art movement is associated with the use of bright colors and light to capture everyday scenes, and was pioneered by artists like Claude Monet and Edgar Degas?

a) Realism b) Impressionism c) Baroque d) Art Nouveau Answer: b) Impressionism

6. The “Arnolfini Portrait,” a famous painting noted for its detailed realism and use of symbolism, was created by which artist?

a) Jan van Eyck b) Hieronymus Bosch c) Albrecht Dürer d) Pieter Bruegel the Elder Answer: a) Jan van Eyck

7. The “Fauvist” movement, known for its vivid colors and bold brushwork, was led by which artist?

a) Henri Matisse b) André Derain c) Maurice de Vlaminck d) All of the above Answer: d) All of the above

8. The term “Rococo” describes an art style that emerged in which century?

a) 17th century b) 18th century c) 19th century d) 20th century Answer: b) 18th century

9. Which artist is known for pioneering the technique of linear perspective during the Italian Renaissance?

a) Leonardo da Vinci b) Filippo Brunelleschi c) Sandro Botticelli d) Caravaggio Answer: b) Filippo Brunelleschi

10. The “Abstract Expressionism” movement is most closely associated with which American artists?

a) Jackson Pollock and Mark Rothko b) Andy Warhol and Roy Lichtenstein c) Jasper Johns and Robert Rauschenberg d) Georgia O’Keeffe and Edward Hopper Answer: a) Jackson Pollock and Mark Rothko More Fine Arts MCQs

History of Art MCQs [Fine Arts]
By: Prof. Dr. Fazal Rehman | Last updated: August 17, 2024