I had absolutely no idea on this question. I took a guess, and I happened to guess right, but it … More
Category: Art Quiz
Art Quiz: The Answer is Guerrilla Girls
I knew nothing about “The Guerrilla Girls”. I did not know that the group was formed in 1985, nor did … More
Art Quiz: Question 15
I’ll admit to ignorance on this question. I got this one wrong. Here’s the question: Which art group was founded by … More
Art Quiz: The Answer is Art Nouveau
You knew this one, right? Indeed, “art nouveau” (meaning “new art”) flourished in Europe and the United States beginning around … More
Art Quiz: Question 14
Time for another Art Quiz question, and I’m guessing most of you will find this an easy one. Question: Which ornamental … More
Art Quiz: The Answer is Pablo Picasso
I think everyone probably guessed this one, right? The answer is Pablo Picasso… maybe. Yes, according to the Encyclopedia Britannica, … More
Art Quiz: Question 13
A fun question for today! Which artist is known as the creator of Cubism? Rembrandt van Rijn Pablo Picasso Salvador … More
Art Quiz: The Answer is Thomas Crawford
I’ll admit to feeling a bit silly when I looked this statue up and realized what it is and where … More
Art Quiz: Question 12
Today’s Art Quiz question is about sculpture, and I’ll admit that I was not familiar with this work. Here’s the … More
Art Quiz: The Answer is Contrapposto
You probably knew this one, I’m sure. Yes, the answer is contrapposto, and here’s a quick definition: Contrapposto is an Italian … More
Art Quiz: Question 11
I’ve recently been doing a bit of figure drawing as part of my summer’s “remedial drawing crash course”. I’ve gone … More
Art Quiz: Question 10
Let’s go back in time today! Here’s the question: What was the subject of the earliest known paintings? Sports Animals Flowers … More
Art Quiz: The Answer is a Dove
Another question with an easy answer, I think. Of course it’s the dove, which has long been recognized as a … More
Art Quiz: Question 9
Today we’re taking a quick look at symbolism in art. Question: Which animal often symbolizes peace in art? Duck Dog Dove … More
Art Quiz: The Answer is Henry Moore
You knew this one, right? Even if I knew nothing about sculptors or Henry Moore, I think I could have … More
Art Quiz: Question 8
I don’t think you’ll find an easier question than this one, so here it is: Question: Which one of these is … More
Art Quiz: The Answer is “A Pyramid”
This was probably an easy question for most of us. We’ve all seen pictures of the Louvre in Paris, so … More
Art Quiz: Question 7
Today’s question is on architecture, and I’m happy to say that I knew the answer to this one. Even though … More
Art Quiz: The Answer is Maya Lin
As I mentioned in the earlier post, I am a child of the sixties, and the war in Vietnam affected … More
Art Quiz: Question 6
Having come of age during the Vietnam War, this question was an easy one for me. I knew the answer … More