History of Culture MCQs [Fine Arts]

By: Prof. Dr. Fazal Rehman | Last updated: April 11, 2025

1. Which ancient civilization is credited with developing the earliest known forms of writing and monumental architecture, such as the pyramids?
(A) Ancient Greece
(B) Ancient Rome
(C) Ancient Egypt
(D) Ancient Mesopotamia

2. The Renaissance period in art is best characterized by:
(A) The use of abstraction and geometric shapes
(B) A revival of classical learning and artistic expression
(C) The focus on religious iconography and Byzantine art
(D) The development of minimalism and conceptual art

3. Which movement, originating in the early 20th century, is known for its fragmented and abstract representation of reality through geometric forms?
(A) Impressionism
(B) Surrealism
(C) Cubism
(D) Baroque

4. Who is considered the father of modern abstract art, known for his pioneering work in non-representational painting?
(A) Wassily Kandinsky
(B) Pablo Picasso
(C) Claude Monet
(D) Jackson Pollock

5. The Baroque art movement is known for its:
(A) Simple and restrained compositions
(B) Dramatic use of light and shadow, and emotional intensity
(C) Emphasis on geometric abstraction
(D) Minimalist approach and lack of ornamentation

6. Which art movement, emerging in the 1960s, is characterized by its focus on consumer culture and mass media?
(A) Expressionism
(B) Abstract Expressionism
(C) Pop Art
(D) Art Nouveau

7. The term “Gothic” in art and architecture primarily refers to a style that emerged in:
(A) The 14th century in Italy
(B) The 12th century in France
(C) The 16th century in Spain
(D) The 18th century in England

8. Which artist is known for the development of the technique of linear perspective during the Italian Renaissance?
(A) Sandro Botticelli
(B) Raphael
(C) Leonardo da Vinci
(D) Filippo Brunelleschi

9. The term “Impressionism” is derived from a painting by Claude Monet titled:
(A) “Water Lilies”
(B) “The Starry Night”
(C) “Impression, Sunrise”
(D) “The Persistence of Memory”

10. The “Fauvism” movement, known for its bold colors and painterly qualities, was led by which artist?
(A) Henri Matisse
(B) Paul Cézanne
(C) Edgar Degas
(D) Vincent van Gogh