Mural Painting MCQs

1. : What is a mural?
(A) A type of sculpture
(B) A painting done on a wall or ceiling
(C) A miniature canvas painting
(D) A graffiti tag

2. : Which ancient civilization is known for creating murals in their tombs and temples?
(A) Roman
(B) Greek
(C) Egyptian
(D) Sumerian

3. : The fresco technique involves painting on:
(A) Dry plaster
(B) Wet plaster
(C) Canvas
(D) Wood

4. : Which artist is famous for his Mexican muralism and political murals?
(A) Pablo Picasso
(B) Diego Rivera
(C) Claude Monet
(D) Henri Matisse

5. : Mural painting reached its peak in which period of Italian art?
(A) Renaissance
(B) Baroque
(C) Rococo
(D) Modern

6. : What is the primary purpose of mural painting in public spaces?
(A) For private collection
(B) Commercial advertising
(C) Social expression and beautification
(D) Interior decoration

7. : Which of these is NOT a common medium for mural painting?
(A) Acrylic
(B) Oil
(C) Encaustic
(D) Inkjet print

8. : The term ‘mural’ is derived from the Latin word:
(A) Murus
(B) Mura
(C) Murum
(D) Murillo

9. : Michelangelo’s mural on the ceiling of the Sistine Chapel depicts scenes from:
(A) The New Testament
(B) Roman mythology
(C) The Old Testament
(D) The life of Jesus

10. : A mural that is painted directly on the wall is called:
(A) Mosaic
(B) Portable panel
(C) In situ mural
(D) Scroll painting

11. : Who was one of the leading female muralists during the Mexican Muralism movement?
(A) Frida Kahlo
(B) Tina Modotti
(C) Judith Baca
(D) Georgia O’Keeffe

12. : Trompe-l’œil murals are known for their:
(A) Abstract forms
(B) Symbolic content
(C) Illusionistic realism
(D) Political messages

13. : Which type of mural is created by arranging small colored tiles?
(A) Fresco
(B) Mosaic
(C) Graffiti
(D) Acrylic mural

14. : Community murals are often used to:
(A) Advertise products
(B) Represent local culture and identity
(C) Imitate classical art
(D) Decorate private homes

15. : What protective layer is often added to murals to protect them from damage?
(A) Varnish
(B) Acrylic
(C) Gesso
(D) Wax

16. : Which country has a long tradition of Buddhist mural paintings in temples and caves?
(A) China
(B) India
(C) Japan
(D) All of the above

17. : The technique of sgraffito in mural art involves:
(A) Carving into plaster
(B) Painting over metal
(C) Layering oil paint
(D) Using wax resist

18. : In which famous cave in India are ancient murals found?
(A) Ellora
(B) Ajanta
(C) Elephanta
(D) Badami

19. : What movement revived mural painting in the USA during the 1930s?
(A) Pop Art
(B) WPA Federal Art Project
(C) Minimalism
(D) Abstract Expressionism

20. : Which contemporary art form is closely related to mural art?
(A) Graffiti
(B) Printmaking
(C) Pottery
(D) Photography