Kinetic Art

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Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of Kinetic Art?

  1. Movement

  2. Light

  3. Sound

  4. Static


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Kinetic Art is characterized by movement, light, and sound. Static is the opposite of movement, and therefore is not a characteristic of Kinetic Art.

Who is considered to be the father of Kinetic Art?

  1. Alexander Calder

  2. Marcel Duchamp

  3. Naum Gabo

  4. Laszlo Moholy-Nagy


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Alexander Calder is widely considered to be the father of Kinetic Art. He is known for his mobiles, which are suspended sculptures that move in the wind.

What is the name of the Kinetic Art movement that emerged in the 1950s and 1960s?

  1. Op Art

  2. Kinetic Art

  3. Fluxus

  4. Nouveau Réalisme


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

The Kinetic Art movement emerged in the 1950s and 1960s. It is characterized by the use of movement, light, and sound to create art.

Which of the following artists is NOT associated with Kinetic Art?

  1. Yayoi Kusama

  2. Jean Tinguely

  3. George Rickey

  4. Piet Mondrian


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Piet Mondrian is not associated with Kinetic Art. He is known for his paintings that are characterized by their use of primary colors and geometric shapes.

What is the name of the Kinetic Art sculpture that is located in front of the Tate Modern in London?

  1. The Turbine Hall

  2. The Unilever Series

  3. The Unilever Turbine Hall

  4. The Unilever Series Turbine Hall


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

The Unilever Series Turbine Hall is a Kinetic Art sculpture that is located in front of the Tate Modern in London. It is a large-scale sculpture that is made up of a series of rotating panels.

Which of the following materials is NOT commonly used in Kinetic Art?

  1. Metal

  2. Wood

  3. Glass

  4. Paper


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Paper is not commonly used in Kinetic Art. Metal, wood, and glass are all common materials used in Kinetic Art.

What is the name of the Kinetic Art movement that emerged in the 1960s and 1970s?

  1. Op Art

  2. Kinetic Art

  3. Fluxus

  4. Nouveau Réalisme


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

The Fluxus movement emerged in the 1960s and 1970s. It is characterized by its use of performance art, happenings, and other non-traditional art forms.

Which of the following artists is NOT associated with the Fluxus movement?

  1. George Maciunas

  2. Yoko Ono

  3. Nam June Paik

  4. Andy Warhol


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Andy Warhol is not associated with the Fluxus movement. He is known for his pop art paintings and prints.

What is the name of the Kinetic Art sculpture that is located in the Hirshhorn Museum and Sculpture Garden in Washington, D.C.?

  1. The Sphere

  2. The Cloud

  3. The Eye

  4. The Fountain


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The Sphere is a Kinetic Art sculpture that is located in the Hirshhorn Museum and Sculpture Garden in Washington, D.C. It is a large-scale sculpture that is made up of a series of rotating spheres.

Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of Op Art?

  1. Movement

  2. Optical illusions

  3. Geometric shapes

  4. Bright colors


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Movement is not a characteristic of Op Art. Optical illusions, geometric shapes, and bright colors are all characteristics of Op Art.

Who is considered to be the father of Op Art?

  1. Victor Vasarely

  2. Bridget Riley

  3. Richard Anuszkiewicz

  4. Yaacov Agam


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Victor Vasarely is considered to be the father of Op Art. He is known for his paintings and prints that create optical illusions.

What is the name of the Op Art movement that emerged in the 1960s and 1970s?

  1. Op Art

  2. Kinetic Art

  3. Fluxus

  4. Nouveau Réalisme


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The Op Art movement emerged in the 1960s and 1970s. It is characterized by its use of optical illusions to create art.

Which of the following artists is NOT associated with Op Art?

  1. Frank Stella

  2. Bridget Riley

  3. Richard Anuszkiewicz

  4. Yaacov Agam


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Frank Stella is not associated with Op Art. He is known for his minimalist paintings and sculptures.

What is the name of the Op Art sculpture that is located in the Museum of Modern Art in New York City?

  1. The Starry Night

  2. The Persistence of Memory

  3. The Scream

  4. The Bathers


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The Starry Night is an Op Art sculpture that is located in the Museum of Modern Art in New York City. It is a large-scale sculpture that is made up of a series of rotating stars.

Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of Nouveau Réalisme?

  1. Everyday objects

  2. Assemblage

  3. Collage

  4. Performance art


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Performance art is not a characteristic of Nouveau Réalisme. Everyday objects, assemblage, and collage are all characteristics of Nouveau Réalisme.

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