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Abstract Expressionism

Description: Abstract Expressionism is a post-World War II art movement that emerged in the United States in the 1940s. It is characterized by large, gestural brushstrokes, vibrant colors, and a focus on the artist's emotional expression. This quiz will test your knowledge of Abstract Expressionism.
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Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of Abstract Expressionism?

  1. Large, gestural brushstrokes

  2. Vibrant colors

  3. A focus on the artist's emotional expression

  4. Detailed realism

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Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Abstract Expressionism is characterized by its abstract, non-representational style, which is in contrast to the detailed realism of other art movements, such as Impressionism and Surrealism.

Which of the following artists is NOT associated with Abstract Expressionism?

  1. Jackson Pollock

  2. Willem de Kooning

  3. Mark Rothko

  4. Salvador Dalí

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Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Salvador Dalí is a Surrealist artist, while Jackson Pollock, Willem de Kooning, and Mark Rothko are all associated with Abstract Expressionism.

What is the name of Jackson Pollock's famous drip painting technique?

  1. Action painting

  2. Pouring

  3. Dripping

  4. All of the above

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Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Jackson Pollock's drip painting technique is also known as action painting and pouring.

Which of the following is a famous painting by Mark Rothko?

  1. No. 61 (Rust and Blue)

  2. The Starry Night

  3. Guernica

  4. Water Lilies

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Correct Option: A
Explanation:

No. 61 (Rust and Blue) is a famous painting by Mark Rothko that is characterized by its large size, vibrant colors, and simple composition.

What is the name of Willem de Kooning's famous series of paintings that depict women?

  1. Women of Algiers

  2. Les Demoiselles d'Avignon

  3. The Bathers

  4. Three Women

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Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Women of Algiers is a famous series of paintings by Willem de Kooning that depicts women in various poses and settings.

Which of the following is a characteristic of Abstract Expressionist sculpture?

  1. Large size

  2. Abstract forms

  3. Use of found objects

  4. All of the above

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Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Abstract Expressionist sculpture is characterized by its large size, abstract forms, and use of found objects.

Which of the following is a famous sculpture by David Smith?

  1. Cubi XVII

  2. The Thinker

  3. Venus de Milo

  4. Pietà

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Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Cubi XVII is a famous sculpture by David Smith that is characterized by its abstract forms and use of found objects.

Which of the following is a famous sculpture by Louise Bourgeois?

  1. Maman

  2. The Kiss

  3. The Burghers of Calais

  4. The Winged Victory of Samothrace

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Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Maman is a famous sculpture by Louise Bourgeois that is characterized by its large size and spider-like form.

Which of the following is a famous sculpture by Anthony Caro?

  1. Early One Morning

  2. The Rape of the Daughters of Leucippus

  3. The Three Graces

  4. The Laocoön Group

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Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Early One Morning is a famous sculpture by Anthony Caro that is characterized by its abstract forms and use of found objects.

Which of the following is a famous sculpture by Mark di Suvero?

  1. The Calling

  2. The Thinker

  3. Venus de Milo

  4. Pietà

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Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The Calling is a famous sculpture by Mark di Suvero that is characterized by its large size and abstract forms.

Which of the following is a characteristic of Abstract Expressionist architecture?

  1. Large size

  2. Abstract forms

  3. Use of found objects

  4. All of the above

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Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Abstract Expressionist architecture is characterized by its large size, abstract forms, and use of found objects.

Which of the following is a famous building by Frank Lloyd Wright?

  1. Fallingwater

  2. The Guggenheim Museum

  3. The Sydney Opera House

  4. The Louvre Museum

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Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Fallingwater is a famous building by Frank Lloyd Wright that is characterized by its organic forms and use of natural materials.

Which of the following is a famous building by Eero Saarinen?

  1. The TWA Flight Center

  2. The Guggenheim Museum

  3. The Sydney Opera House

  4. The Louvre Museum

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Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The TWA Flight Center is a famous building by Eero Saarinen that is characterized by its futuristic forms and use of concrete.

Which of the following is a famous building by Louis Kahn?

  1. The Salk Institute for Biological Studies

  2. The Guggenheim Museum

  3. The Sydney Opera House

  4. The Louvre Museum

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Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The Salk Institute for Biological Studies is a famous building by Louis Kahn that is characterized by its simple forms and use of concrete.

Which of the following is a famous building by Philip Johnson?

  1. The Glass House

  2. The Guggenheim Museum

  3. The Sydney Opera House

  4. The Louvre Museum

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Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The Glass House is a famous building by Philip Johnson that is characterized by its simple forms and use of glass.

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