Abstract Expressionism
Abstract Expressionism
Pop Art
Pop Art
Harlem Renaissance
100
In which city was Abstract Expressionism born?
Abstract Expressionism was born in New York City.
100
What is a line?
A line is a path made by a moving point through space.
100
Which artist was a leader of the Pop Art movement and mass produced images from popular culture using screenprinting?
Andy Warhol
100
Which artist painted Campbell's Soup Cans?
Andy Warhol painted Campbell's Soup Cans.
100
What is the event called in which many African Americans moved to cities in the North in the early 20th century?
The Great Migration
200
Which artist was famous for his drip paintings?
Jackson Pollock is famous for his drip paintings.
200
What is Mark Rothko's painting technique called?
Mark Rothko's painting technique is called color field theory.
200
What is the name of the dot technique used by Roy Lichtenstein?
Roy Lichtenstein used Ben-day dots.
200
Which artist painted "Whaam!"?
Roy Lichtenstein painted "Whaam!"
200
Who employed Aaron Douglas to paint murals around the United States?
Aaron Douglas was employed by the government's WPA (Works Progress Administration) program to paint murals.
300
What did Mark Rothko want to express in his work?
Mark Rothko wanted to express basic human emotions - tragedy, ecstasy, doom.
300
Define abstract art.
Abstract art is art that does not attempt to represent external reality, but seeks to achieve its effect using shapes, forms, colors, and textures.
300
What are the dates of Pop Art? (need to give just the decades)
Pop Art occurred in the 1960's and 1970's.
300
Who said this: “Everyone will be famous for 15 minutes.” ?
Andy Warhol said “Everyone will be famous for 15 minutes.”
300
Name an artist of the Harlem Renaissance and describe his work.
Jacob Lawrence - migration series Romare Beardon - jazz and quilt inspired collage Aaron Douglas - large murals using monochromatic colors and silhouettes, inspired by Egyptian art and Art Deco
400
Who is the author of this quote? “If only the spectators or auditors are infected by the feelings which the author has felt, it is art.”
Leo Tolstoy wrote this.
400
Which artist poured paint onto unprimed canvases to create unplanned, abstract pieces?
Helen Frankenthaler
400
What are the three characteristics of Pop Art?
Pop Art is characterized by large scale, bold colors and exaggerated forms.
400
What did Pop Art show?
Pop Art showed familiar objects and celebrities.
400
What is the Harlem Renaissance? Give its dates as well.
The Harlem Renaissance (1920s–1930s) was an African-American cultural movement known for its art, music, and literature.
500
Name the seven elements of art, and describe which are most used in Abstract Expressionist painting.
The seven elements of art are line, shape, color, texture, value, space and form. Jackson Pollock uses line and texture. Mark Rothko uses color and shape. Helen Frankenthaler uses color, shape, space and texture.
500
Pop Art was a reaction to which art movement? How did the economy affect Pop Art as well?
Pop Art was a reaction to the solitude and exclusivity of artists involved in the Abstract Expressionist art movement. Pop Art glorified everyday items, which many more Americans were able to afford.
500
Andy Warhol was inspired by which type of art?
Andy Warhol was inspired by Byzantine icons.
500
What caused the Great Migration?
Job opportunities (WWI) Great Depression (1929-1931) Harsh segregation laws and racial prejudice
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