Famous Artists
Who painted The Starry Night?
Vincent van Gogh
What do you call the part of the picture that is "in the front"?
the foreground
It shows a girl holding something that flies away.
Girl with Balloon (Banksy)
Why did kings and queens want paintings of themselves?
Power, legacy, status
Is Banksy a modern or classical artist?
Modern
Which artist is famous for colorful soup cans?
Andy Warhol
What is the opposite of "bright"?
dark
This artwork shows a man screaming on a bridge with a colorful sky
The Scream – Edvard Munch
Where do you usually see classical art?
In museums / galleries
What is a common place where you find street art?
On walls / buildings / in the city
What’s the name of the street artist who made Girl with Balloon?
Banksy
Give 2 adjectives to describe a painting you like.
e.g. beautiful, colorful, ...
It has melting clocks in a dreamlike landscape.
The Persistence of Memory (Dalí)
What are common topics in classical paintings?
Nature, people, religion, history
This modern artist made pictures of everyday things like soup cans and celebrities.
What is his name, and what is the name of the art style he is known for?
Andy Warhol, and the art style is Pop Art.
Which artist painted Guernica to show the horror of war?
Pablo Picasso
What’s the opposite of “abstract”?
realistic
A painting with water, reflections, and soft pink and blue colors.
Water Lilies – Claude Monet
What is a self-portrait?
A picture the artist paints of themselves
Is graffiti legal or illegal?
Most of the time illegal. However, there are sometimes special walls or buildings where it is legal
Who is a famous female Mexican artist?
Frida Kahlo
What’s the word for “die Bedeutung” of a picture?
the meaning / message
You can see a woman in a boat on it.
The Lady of Shalott (Waterhouse)
Name a famous classical painter from France.
e.g. Claude Monet, ...
What material did Jeff Koons use to make his famous Balloon Dog?
Metal / Stainless steel