When I first took this “Art Quiz” online, I didn’t score exceptionally well. I knew a few answers with absolute … More
Category: Art History
Art Quiz: Question 37
Time for another art quiz question and another look at a bit of art history. Here we go! Who is … More
Have You Ever Noticed…?
Have you ever noticed that artists seem to be… well, yes, as the meme suggests, a bit weird? Of course, I mean weird … More
Art Quiz: The Answer is Scroll Painting
Scroll painting is an art form practiced primarily in East Asia. There are two distinct types: Hand scroll — which … More
Art Quiz: The Answer is Gustave Courbet
Let’s cut to the chase with the answer to today’s quiz question: Gustave Courbet is known as the main proponent … More
Art Quiz: Question 35
Time today for a bit of French art history. Here’s the “Art Quiz” question: Which French painter is called the … More
Aware, Awake, and Enthusiastic
As part of my morning routine, I like to read one of the daily affirmations shared in Science of Mind … More
Art Quiz: The Answer is COBRA
Seeing as to how we were asked to choose an acronym, and seeing as to how there was only one … More
Art Quiz: Question 34
Art Quiz is back! Today’s question is a fun one, I think. I think it’s also a rather obvious one! … More
Art Quiz: The Answer Is Grant Wood
Oh, yes. American Gothic. Certainly one of the most recognized paintings in art history, and speaking of history, here’s a … More
Art Quiz: Question 33
Here’s a fun question! I’m sure you’ll know the answer. “American Gothic”, used as parodies in popular culture, was painted … More
Art Quiz: The Answer is Genre Painting
Quite simply, genre painting refers to scenes of everyday people doing everyday things. These paintings — which have long been a … More
Art Quiz: The Answer is Fauvism
Yep. Fauvism. You knew this one, didn’t you! I knew it because I’d read about fauvism and had even written a … More
Art Quiz: Question 31
We’ve now reached — and crossed over — the half-way point in this “Art Quiz” feature. How have you done … More
Art Quiz: The Answer is Chiaroscuro
Chiaroscuro: In art, chiaroscuro is the use of strong contrasts between light and dark, usually bold contrasts affecting a whole … More
In the Footsteps of Vincent van Gogh
Just a quick post today to share an excellent art program. “In the Footsteps of Vincent van Gogh” is currently … More
Art Quiz: The Answer is Dada
We’ve discussed the Dada art movement before and how it led to the development of Surrealism. The two movements are … More
Art Quiz: The Answer is Jackson Pollock
I’m guessing that everyone answered this question correctly. We all know — and some of us love — the art … More
Art Quiz: Question 28
I’ve been posting a lot about Impressionism and a bit about Fauvism. Now, today, let’s move on toward a more … More
Redefining Art – Part 2
CONTINUED FROM YESTERDAY — Read “Redefining Art – Part 1” here.Truly I have been hesitant in sharing these thoughts about … More