If a work is “provocative”, it is likely to:
Be visually boring
Confuse the audience
Make people think or react strongly
Follow traditional styles
What does “dynamic” suggest about a piece of art?
It uses only black and white
It includes movement
It's part of the still life genre
It is calm and traditional
An “innovative” artist is one who:
Uses old traditions
Paints only portraits
Copies others techniques
Uses new and original ideas and techniques
Which word describes something that strongly brings emotions or memories to mind?
Meticulous
Transcendent
Harmonious
Evocative
A “harmonious” colour palette creates:
A feeling of chaos
A political message
A sense of balance and peace
A modern or abstract mood
The word “majestic” best describes something that is:
Surprising and strange
Small and fragile
Beautiful, powerful and grand
Very detailed
Which word means going against typical rules or expectations?
Symbolic
Unconventional
Harmonious
Expressive
“Juxtaposition” is when an artist:
Hangs two paintings side by side
Copies a famous style
Uses only dark tones
Places very different things together for contrast
What does it mean if a painting is described as “enigmatic”?
It makes people feel calm.
It uses bright colours.
It's easy to understand.
It is mysterious or puzzling.
“Portraiture” refers to:
Art that represents people, usually their faces
Art that uses photography
Art using no human figures
Art that focuses on landscapes
An “expressive” painting is likely to show:
Political opinions
Only black and white tones
Strong emotion
Strict geometry
“Brushstroke” refers to:
The shape of the canvas
The type of paint used
The gallery lighting
The way the artist applies the paint
If an artist is “meticulous”, they are:
Always abstract
Known for messy technique
Focused on small details and precision
Very modern and bold
“Symbolism” in art is about:
Painting objects that represent deeper meanings
Using only natural objects
Matching colours carefully
Showing real life events
What does “composition” refer to in art?
The artist's biography
The message in the artwork
The arrangement of elements in an artwork
The materials used in the artwork