Street Art and Graffiti

Description: Test your knowledge about Street Art and Graffiti, an artistic movement that has gained popularity in recent years.
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What is the primary medium used in street art and graffiti?

  1. Paint

  2. Spray paint

  3. Chalk

  4. Markers


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

Spray paint is the most commonly used medium in street art and graffiti due to its portability, quick-drying nature, and ability to create bold and vibrant designs.

What is the term used to describe the illegal application of graffiti on public property?

  1. Tagging

  2. Stenciling

  3. Muralism

  4. Yarn bombing


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Tagging refers to the act of illegally marking public property with a signature, symbol, or other form of graffiti.

Which artist is widely considered to be the godfather of modern graffiti?

  1. Banksy

  2. Keith Haring

  3. Jean-Michel Basquiat

  4. Cornbread


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Cornbread, a Philadelphia-based artist, is credited with popularizing graffiti as an art form in the 1960s.

What is the term used to describe a large-scale mural created on a public wall or building?

  1. Stencil

  2. Tag

  3. Throw-up

  4. Mural


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

A mural is a large-scale artwork painted directly onto a wall or building, often depicting a social or political message.

What is the term used to describe a simple, stylized graffiti drawing, often consisting of a few lines or shapes?

  1. Stencil

  2. Tag

  3. Throw-up

  4. Mural


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

A tag is a simple, stylized graffiti drawing, often consisting of a few lines or shapes, that serves as a signature or symbol for the artist.

Which artist is known for his iconic stencil art, often featuring political and social commentary?

  1. Banksy

  2. Keith Haring

  3. Jean-Michel Basquiat

  4. Cornbread


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Banksy is a renowned street artist known for his anonymous identity and his thought-provoking stencil art, which often addresses political and social issues.

What is the term used to describe a quickly executed graffiti drawing, often consisting of simple lines and shapes?

  1. Stencil

  2. Tag

  3. Throw-up

  4. Mural


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

A throw-up is a quickly executed graffiti drawing, often consisting of simple lines and shapes, that is typically done in one color.

Which artist is known for his vibrant and colorful street art, often featuring cartoon-like characters and imagery?

  1. Banksy

  2. Keith Haring

  3. Jean-Michel Basquiat

  4. Cornbread


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

Keith Haring was a New York-based artist known for his vibrant and colorful street art, often featuring cartoon-like characters and imagery that addressed social and political issues.

What is the term used to describe a graffiti technique that involves cutting out a design from a piece of cardboard or plastic and then spraying paint through it?

  1. Stencil

  2. Tag

  3. Throw-up

  4. Mural


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Stenciling is a graffiti technique that involves cutting out a design from a piece of cardboard or plastic and then spraying paint through it, creating a crisp and defined image.

Which artist is known for his intricate and detailed graffiti murals, often featuring historical and cultural imagery?

  1. Banksy

  2. Keith Haring

  3. Jean-Michel Basquiat

  4. Cornbread


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Jean-Michel Basquiat was a New York-based artist known for his intricate and detailed graffiti murals, often featuring historical and cultural imagery, as well as text and symbols.

What is the term used to describe a type of street art that involves knitting or crocheting yarn or fabric onto objects in public spaces?

  1. Stencil

  2. Tag

  3. Throw-up

  4. Yarn bombing


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Yarn bombing is a type of street art that involves knitting or crocheting yarn or fabric onto objects in public spaces, creating colorful and eye-catching displays.

Which artist is known for his large-scale wheatpaste posters, often featuring bold and striking imagery?

  1. Banksy

  2. Keith Haring

  3. Shepard Fairey

  4. Cornbread


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Shepard Fairey is a street artist known for his large-scale wheatpaste posters, often featuring bold and striking imagery that addresses social and political issues.

What is the term used to describe a type of street art that involves creating temporary chalk drawings on sidewalks or other public surfaces?

  1. Stencil

  2. Tag

  3. Throw-up

  4. Chalk art


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Chalk art is a type of street art that involves creating temporary chalk drawings on sidewalks or other public surfaces, often featuring colorful and intricate designs.

Which artist is known for his iconic "LOVE" sculptures, which have been installed in cities around the world?

  1. Banksy

  2. Keith Haring

  3. Robert Indiana

  4. Cornbread


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Robert Indiana is an American artist known for his iconic "LOVE" sculptures, which have been installed in cities around the world and have become symbols of love and unity.

What is the term used to describe a type of street art that involves creating mosaics or tile patterns on public surfaces?

  1. Stencil

  2. Tag

  3. Throw-up

  4. Mosaic art


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Mosaic art is a type of street art that involves creating mosaics or tile patterns on public surfaces, often using found or recycled materials.

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