Painting MCQs [Fine Arts]

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

1. Which painting technique involves applying paint to a surface while it is still wet, allowing colors to blend seamlessly?
(A) Glazing
(B) Dry brushing
(C) Alla prima
(D) Scumbling

2. Which art movement is Vincent van Gogh most associated with, characterized by vivid colors and emotional expression?
(A) Impressionism
(B) Post-Impressionism
(C) Surrealism
(D) Abstract Expressionism

3. What type of paint is known for its quick drying time and vibrant colors?
(A) Watercolor
(B) Acrylic
(C) Oil
(D) Tempera

4. What does the term “impasto” in painting refer to?
(A) Thin layers of paint applied with a wash technique
(B) Thick, textured layers of paint
(C) Using a palette knife to mix colors
(D) Applying paint using a sponging technique

5. Which artist co-developed the Cubist style with Georges Braque?
(A) Henri Matisse
(B) Pablo Picasso
(C) Claude Monet
(D) Paul Cézanne

6. What does “underpainting” refer to in painting?
(A) The final layer of paint
(B) The initial layer establishing basic forms and values
(C) Painting on canvas without primer
(D) Using metallic paints

7. Which technique uses translucent paint layers to build depth and luminosity?
(A) Glazing
(B) Impasto
(C) Grisaille
(D) Fresco

8. What is the primary characteristic of fresco painting?
(A) Painting on dry plaster
(B) Applying paint to wet plaster
(C) Using oil paints on canvas
(D) Creating detailed line drawings first

9. Which artist’s work best exemplifies “sfumato” technique?
(A) Caravaggio
(B) Raphael
(C) Leonardo da Vinci
(D) Rembrandt

10. Which artist developed the “drip” painting technique?
(A) Mark Rothko
(B) Jackson Pollock
(C) Andy Warhol
(D) Roy Lichtenstein