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“Portraiture” refers to:

Art that represents people, usually their faces

Art that focuses on landscapes

Art that uses photography

Art using no human figures

Which of the following best defines “aesthetic”?

The overall beauty and style of something

The emotional feeling of the artist

The scientific elements of the painting

The historical background of the piece

“Juxtaposition” is when an artist:

Places very different things together for contrast

Hangs two paintings side by side

Uses only dark tones

Copies a famous style

“Brushstroke” refers to:

The way the artist applies the paint

The shape of the canvas

The type of paint used

The gallery lighting

An “interpretation” of a painting is:

How the viewer understands the art work

The paint used

What is says in the guide

A translation of the artist's diary

In art, “perspective” helps the viewer understand:

The depth and space in artwork

The artist's point of view

The price of the artwork

The brushstroke technique

“Symbolism” in art is about:

Painting objects that represent deeper meanings

Matching colours carefully

Using only natural objects

Showing real life events

What does “composition” refer to in art?

The arrangement of elements in an artwork

The message in the artwork

The materials used in the artwork

The artist's biography

Which word means going against typical rules or expectations?

Unconventional

Symbolic

Expressive

Harmonious

What does “transcendent” suggest about a piece of art?

It rises above the ordinary

It breaks all rules

It is very traditional

It is difficult to interpret

An “expressive” painting is likely to show:

Strong emotion

Strict geometry

Only black and white tones

Political opinions

An “innovative” artist is one who:

Uses new and original ideas and techniques

Copies others techniques

Uses old traditions

Paints only portraits

If an artist is “meticulous”, they are:

Focused on small details and precision

Very modern and bold

Known for messy technique

Always abstract

What does “dynamic” suggest about a piece of art?

It includes movement

It uses only black and white

It's part of the still life genre

It is calm and traditional

A “harmonious” colour palette creates:

A sense of balance and peace

A feeling of chaos

A political message

A modern or abstract mood

If a work is “provocative”, it is likely to:

Make people think or react strongly

Confuse the audience

Follow traditional styles

Be visually boring

The word “majestic” best describes something that is:

Beautiful, powerful and grand

Very detailed

Surprising and strange

Small and fragile

Which word describes something that strongly brings emotions or memories to mind?

Evocative

Meticulous

Harmonious

Transcendent

What does it mean if a painting is described as “enigmatic”?

It is mysterious or puzzling.

It's easy to understand.

It makes people feel calm.

It uses bright colours.