General Knowledge in Art

Question 1

1Cubism was developed by Pablo Picasso and

Medium

A. Georges Braque B. Vincent van Gogh C. Salvador Dalí D. Henri Matisse

Question 2

2African sculpture influenced early 20th-century

Hard

A. Renaissance B. Cubism C. Gothic art D. Baroque

Question 3

3The famous painting "Mona Lisa" was painted by

Easy

A. Raphael B. Michelangelo C. Rembrandt D. Leonardo da Vinci

Question 4

4Fauvism is characterised by

Hard

A. geometric black lines only B. photographic realism C. wild, non-naturalistic colours D. muted greys

Question 5

5The Ghanaian artist who designed the state regalia and the Speaker's chair of the First Republic was

Medium

A. El Anatsui B. Amon Kotei C. Kofi Antubam D. Ablade Glover

Question 6

6Abstract art

Easy

A. does not try to represent reality accurately B. copies photographs C. is always realistic D. shows only landscapes

Question 7

7The Mona Lisa was painted by

Easy

A. Michelangelo B. Pablo Picasso C. Vincent van Gogh D. Leonardo da Vinci

Question 8

8Michelangelo painted the ceiling of the

Easy

A. Parthenon B. Sistine Chapel C. Taj Mahal D. Louvre

Question 9

9The Ghanaian sculptor famous for works made from bottle caps and metal scraps is

Easy

A. El Anatsui B. Oku Ampofo C. Vincent Kofi D. Kofi Antubam

Question 10

10The Ghana national flag was designed by

Easy

A. Efua Sutherland B. Amon Kotei C. Kofi Antubam D. Theodosia Okoh