Vocabulary
Salvador Dali was an influential Spanish Painter best known for ________ images in his work.
a. same
b. striking
c. boring
d. common
b. striking
definition: attracting attention by being unusual
There are many different forms of art, and paintings are one of them. However, what objects are described or how they are ________ are different in each painting.
a. presenting
b. present
c. will present
d. presented
d. presented
The colors in his paintings are usually bright, light, and simple. These color combinations are ________ to my eyes.
a. pleasing
b. boring
c. difficult
d. challenging
a. pleasing
definition: satisfying, appealing, or pleasant
What did Claude Monet usually paint on the canvas?
a. He was a French painter.
b. He usually used many pastel colors.
c. He observed the same scenes at different times.
d. He usually painted the effects of light on canvas.
d. He usually painted the effects of light on the canvas.
What was Claude Monet interested in painting?
Claude Monet was interested in painting how light affects landscapes and outdoor scenes.
Salvador Dali ________ many different styles of art including classical paintings.
a. explored
b. read
c. exercised
d. missed
a. explored
definition: to look into closely
Jackson Pollock's paintings are very interesting; the technique ____ in his work is called action painting.
a. was used
b. is using
c. will be used
d. used
d. used
I jog every morning __________ stay healthy.
a. because of
b. in order to
c. since
d. so
b. in order to
definition: to express the purpose of something
How would you describe Nam June Paik's artwork?
a. He was born in Korea.
b. I find his artwork creative and entertaining.
c. He was internationally popular.
d. Many artists began to explore digital technology as a new way of expression.
b. I find his artwork creative and entertaining.
What striking images did Dali portray in his art?
Salvador Dali potrayed melting watches in his art.
Sometimes Salvador Dali's unusual behavior drew more attention than his _______.
a. image
b. personality
c. memory
d. artwork
d. artwork
definition: paintings, drawings, or other artistic works
Impressionist artists were interested in __________ the effects of light on the canvas.
a. express
b. is expressing
c. expressing
d. will express
c. expressing
He observed and painted the same ______ at different times.
a. melting
b. literature
c. pastel
d. scenes
d. scenes
definition: view, place, or moment in time
What are special things about Salvador Dali's artwork?
a. He was a painter.
b. He was born in Spain.
c. He finds her paintings very interesting.
d. He experimented with different ideas in his paintings.
d. He experimented with different ideas in his paintings.
What are some special things about Nam June Paik’s artwork?
He used television sets or video monitors to display recorded images and sounds. His artwork is considered creative and entertaining.
Some people find Jackson Pollock's artwork very _________, but some others might think his work is odd.
a. difficult
b. boring
c. inspiring
d. disappointing
c. inspiring
definition: causing people to want to do something
Impressionist ________ have several characteristics.
a. paintings
b. painting
c. painted
d. will paint
a. paintings
I like science class because I like to __________.
a. unique
b. experiment
b. draw attention
c. explore
b. experiment
definition: to try different, new things
What is special about Jackson Pollock's paintings?
a. He was born in Cody, Wyoming.
b. Some people find his work very inspiring.
c. He emphasized the process of painting and did not portray objects.
d. He was an American artist.
c. He emphasized the process of painting and did not portray objects.
What technique did Jackson Pollock use to create his paintings?
He used a technique called action painting. This technique involves pouring and dripping paint onto a canvas.
Jackson Pollock looked at art differently and used ___________ techniques in his paintings.
a. similar
b. peaceful
c. innovative
d. traditional
c. innovative
definition: using new ideas or methods
Both Dali and Miro are influential artists who wanted to ______ different ideas for their work.
a. explores
b. explore
c. is exploring
d. explored
b. explore
We should think in a creative way to _______ new technologies.
a. develop
b. watch
c. miss
d. ignore
a. develop
definition: to grow or to become more advanced and mature
What kind of colors did Claude Monet use in his work?
a. He painted landscapes.
b. He used pastel colors in his work.
c. He was an impressionist painter.
d. Monet was born in France.
b. He used pastel colors in his work.
Who is your favorite artist? Why?
My favorite artist is ______ because ________.