Visual Arts MCQs [Fine Arts]

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

1. Which art movement is characterized by its emphasis on capturing light and its effects on the subject?
(A) Cubism
(B) Surrealism
(C) Impressionism
(D) Abstract Expressionism

2. Who is considered the leading figure of the Renaissance period, known for masterpieces like “The Last Supper” and “Mona Lisa”?
(A) Vincent van Gogh
(B) Pablo Picasso
(C) Leonardo da Vinci
(D) Claude Monet

3. What term is used to describe a technique in which an artist applies paint thickly to the canvas, often with visible brushstrokes?
(A) Impasto
(B) Fresco
(C) Sfumato
(D) Grisaille

4. Which artist is famous for developing the Cubist style alongside Georges Braque?
(A) Henri Matisse
(B) Salvador Dalí
(C) Pablo Picasso
(D) Jackson Pollock

5. What is the primary focus of the art movement known as Abstract Expressionism?
(A) Depiction of everyday life
(B) Emphasis on abstract forms and emotional expression
(C) Detailed representation of landscapes
(D) Realistic portrayal of human figures

6. Which artist is known for his work with color fields and large-scale abstract paintings, contributing significantly to the development of Color Field painting?
(A) Mark Rothko
(B) Andy Warhol
(C) Gustav Klimt
(D) Henri Toulouse-Lautrec

7. What type of artwork is characterized by its use of surreal and dreamlike imagery, often blending reality with fantasy?
(A) Minimalism
(B) Surrealism
(C) Realism
(D) Neo-Classicism

8. Which technique involves scratching or engraving into a surface to create a design or image?
(A) Lithography
(B) Etching
(C) Relief Printing
(D) Screen Printing

9. In art history, the term “Baroque” refers to a style known for:
(A) Its use of geometric shapes and abstraction
(B) Its dramatic use of light and shadow and emotional intensity
(C) Its emphasis on restrained forms and clarity
(D) Its focus on linear perspective and harmony