Test Your Art History Knowledge!

  1. Question 1: Who painted the Mona Lisa?

    1. Leonardo da Vinci
    2. Vincent van Gogh
    3. Pablo Picasso
    Mona Lisa

    a) Leonardo da Vinci

  2. Question 2: Which art movement is known for its dream-like imagery?

    1. Impressionism
    2. Surrealism
    3. Cubism
    Surrealism

    b) Surrealism

  3. Question 3: Which of these structures is the most famous example of Ancient Greek architecture?

    1. The Colosseum
    2. The Parthenon
    3. The Pyramids of Giza
    The Parthenon

    b) The Parthenon

  4. Question 4: Which art movement is most closely associated with Claude Monet?

    1. Cubism
    2. Impressionism
    3. Surrealism
    Water Lilies by Monet

    b) Impressionism

  5. Question 5: Which famous painting was created by Sandro Botticelli?

    1. Mona Lisa
    2. The Birth of Venus
    3. Starry Night
    Birth of Venus by Botticelli

    b) The Birth of Venus

  6. Question 6: Which characteristics are most often associated with the Rococo style?

    1. Monumentality and seriousness
    2. Lightness, playfulness, and ornamentation
    3. Realism and social critique
    The Swing by Fragonard

    b) Lightness, playfulness, and ornamentation

Brief Overview of Art Eras

Era Period (approx.) Key Characteristics
Ancient Greece c. 8th century BCE - 1st century CE Idealism, harmony, proportions
Renaissance c. 14th - 16th century Humanism, realism, perspective
Impressionism c. 19th century Emphasis on light and color, capturing fleeting moments
Contemporary Art c. 20th century - present Diversity of styles, experimentation, individuality