Art is something we all enjoy, to varying degrees. But there is more to a painting than just color on fabric and more to a sculpture than stone or metal. Knowing art history is understanding the context and meaning added to that beauty. How much art history do YOU know?
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What do we call the period of extravagant art and architecture prevalent in Europe during most of the 17th century?
The Victorian period
The Gothic period
The Renaissance period
The Baroque period
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The artist Kandinsky is considered the first for this type of art?
Thanks to Pierre, Baron de Coubertin, between the years of 1912 and 1948, art was considered...
Thanks to Pierre, baron de Coubertin. He was a French educator who played a central role in the revival of the Olympic Games in 1896 and insisted art be included as a sport.
A low status occupation
A sign of communist sympathy
An Olympic sport
Something for women to pursue
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True or False: Pablo Picasso was accused of stealing the Mona Lisa
The real thief was a Louvre employee, Vincenzo Peruggia.
Who composed the famous group of violin concerti called 'Four Seasons'?
Chopin
Bach
Vivaldi
Mozart
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One does not NEED to know art history to enjoy the beauty of art. However, one can lose some of the meaning behind... READ MOREOne does not NEED to know art history to enjoy the beauty of art. However, one can lose some of the meaning behind these paintings, which does give an extra layer of beauty and poetry to each artistic piece. We recommend learning more about the subject if you enjoy art in your life.
Art history is important if we are to add meaning to surface beauty. You obviously know this since you knew quite a few... READ MOREArt history is important if we are to add meaning to surface beauty. You obviously know this since you knew quite a few of the answers in our Art History Quiz! You still didn't get a super high score, so why not try again for that ultimate score we know you can reach?
You certainly know a lot about Art History, and we're so glad to hear it since knowing the history behind the art adds... READ MOREYou certainly know a lot about Art History, and we're so glad to hear it since knowing the history behind the art adds such a rich dimension to our enjoyment of its actual beauty. Good for you, and congratulations on acing our quiz!
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