Art Quiz: Question 19

I didn’t know the answer to this one, but maybe you will. Question: Name the church where Leonardo da Vinci’s famous … More

Art Quiz: The Answer is Vincent Van Gogh

I was truly surprised to find this question included in the “Ultimate Art Quiz” from Britannica. Is there anyone in … More

I knew this one, so I’m sure you probably did, too. So, what defines the surrealist art movement? And what was … More

It’s time now for another quick “art quiz” question. I think you’ll probably know the answer to this one: Which artistic … More

First, here’s a bit of information about the “MacArthur Foundation” and its annual awards: The MacArthur Fellows Program, also known as … More

I knew nothing about “The Guerrilla Girls”. I did not know that the group was formed in 1985, nor did … More

You knew this one, right? Indeed, “art nouveau” (meaning “new art”) flourished in Europe and the United States beginning around … More

Sam Smith recorded a song back in 2014. “I’m Not the Only One” is a sad song, actually. but I’ve … More

I think everyone probably guessed this one, right? The answer is Pablo Picasso… maybe. Yes, according to the Encyclopedia Britannica, … More

I’ll admit to feeling a bit silly when I looked this statue up and realized what it is and where … More

You probably knew this one, I’m sure. Yes, the answer is contrapposto, and here’s a quick definition: Contrapposto is an Italian … More

Yes, the answer is “animals”. I’m sure you knew this one. We’ve all seen cave paintings, and if we’ve studied … More

Let’s go back in time today! Here’s the question: What was the subject of the earliest known paintings? Sports Animals Flowers … More

You knew this one, right? Even if I knew nothing about sculptors or Henry Moore, I think I could have … More

As I mentioned in the earlier post, I am a child of the sixties, and the war in Vietnam affected … More

Not being well-versed in art (or architecture) I once thought that Bauhaus referred to a style. I was somewhat surprised, therefore, … More

Cloisonnism? What in the world is that! That was my reaction when this answer was revealed. I’d heard of cloissone as … More

I recently shared a few thoughts about impostor syndrome and how I’ve been able to overcome it — for the most … More

You knew the answer, right? I’ve always loved photography, and I’ve read a bit about its history, so I was … More

I’m old. You know that. In many ways, though, I’m still just a kid at heart. I love playing games, … More