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Famous Muralists

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Which Mexican muralist is known for his political and social commentary in his works?

  1. Diego Rivera

  2. José Clemente Orozco

  3. David Alfaro Siqueiros

  4. Frida Kahlo


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Diego Rivera was a Mexican muralist who is known for his political and social commentary in his works. He was a member of the Mexican Communist Party and his murals often depicted scenes of Mexican history, culture, and politics.

Who is considered the father of American muralism?

  1. Thomas Hart Benton

  2. Diego Rivera

  3. José Clemente Orozco

  4. Grant Wood


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Thomas Hart Benton is considered the father of American muralism. He was a Regionalist painter who is known for his murals that depicted scenes of American life and history.

Which muralist is known for his large-scale murals that often feature geometric shapes and abstract forms?

  1. Keith Haring

  2. Jean-Michel Basquiat

  3. Banksy

  4. Shepard Fairey


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Keith Haring is a New York-based artist who is known for his large-scale murals that often feature geometric shapes and abstract forms. His murals are often political or social commentary and have been seen in cities all over the world.

Who is known for his iconic street art murals that often feature stencils of political figures and celebrities?

  1. Banksy

  2. Shepard Fairey

  3. Keith Haring

  4. Jean-Michel Basquiat


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Banksy is a British street artist who is known for his iconic street art murals that often feature stencils of political figures and celebrities. His murals are often satirical and have been seen in cities all over the world.

Which muralist is known for his large-scale murals that often depict scenes of everyday life in urban areas?

  1. Shepard Fairey

  2. Os Gemeos

  3. JR

  4. Vhils


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

Os Gemeos are Brazilian twin brothers who are known for their large-scale murals that often depict scenes of everyday life in urban areas. Their murals are often colorful and playful and have been seen in cities all over the world.

Who is known for his large-scale murals that often feature black-and-white photographs of people from around the world?

  1. JR

  2. Vhils

  3. Os Gemeos

  4. Shepard Fairey


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

JR is a French photographer and street artist who is known for his large-scale murals that often feature black-and-white photographs of people from around the world. His murals are often used to raise awareness of social issues and have been seen in cities all over the world.

Which muralist is known for his large-scale murals that often feature intricate patterns and designs created by chiseling away at walls?

  1. Vhils

  2. JR

  3. Os Gemeos

  4. Shepard Fairey


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Vhils is a Portuguese street artist who is known for his large-scale murals that often feature intricate patterns and designs created by chiseling away at walls. His murals are often inspired by the history and culture of the places where he works and have been seen in cities all over the world.

Who is known for his large-scale murals that often feature images of animals and plants?

  1. Shepard Fairey

  2. Vhils

  3. Os Gemeos

  4. Gaia


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Gaia is an Italian street artist who is known for his large-scale murals that often feature images of animals and plants. His murals are often used to raise awareness of environmental issues and have been seen in cities all over the world.

Which muralist is known for his large-scale murals that often feature images of women and girls?

  1. Shepard Fairey

  2. Gaia

  3. Os Gemeos

  4. Miss Van


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Miss Van is a French street artist who is known for her large-scale murals that often feature images of women and girls. Her murals are often used to raise awareness of issues such as gender equality and violence against women and have been seen in cities all over the world.

Who is known for his large-scale murals that often feature images of historical figures and events?

  1. Shepard Fairey

  2. Miss Van

  3. Gaia

  4. Eduardo Kobra


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Eduardo Kobra is a Brazilian street artist who is known for his large-scale murals that often feature images of historical figures and events. His murals are often used to raise awareness of social issues and have been seen in cities all over the world.

Which muralist is known for his large-scale murals that often feature images of pop culture icons?

  1. Shepard Fairey

  2. Eduardo Kobra

  3. Gaia

  4. Alec Monopoly


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Alec Monopoly is an American street artist who is known for his large-scale murals that often feature images of pop culture icons. His murals are often humorous and playful and have been seen in cities all over the world.

Who is known for his large-scale murals that often feature images of animals and plants?

  1. Shepard Fairey

  2. Alec Monopoly

  3. Gaia

  4. Eduardo Kobra


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Gaia is an Italian street artist who is known for his large-scale murals that often feature images of animals and plants. His murals are often used to raise awareness of environmental issues and have been seen in cities all over the world.

Which muralist is known for his large-scale murals that often feature images of women and girls?

  1. Shepard Fairey

  2. Gaia

  3. Os Gemeos

  4. Miss Van


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Miss Van is a French street artist who is known for her large-scale murals that often feature images of women and girls. Her murals are often used to raise awareness of issues such as gender equality and violence against women and have been seen in cities all over the world.

Who is known for his large-scale murals that often feature images of historical figures and events?

  1. Shepard Fairey

  2. Miss Van

  3. Gaia

  4. Eduardo Kobra


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Eduardo Kobra is a Brazilian street artist who is known for his large-scale murals that often feature images of historical figures and events. His murals are often used to raise awareness of social issues and have been seen in cities all over the world.

Which muralist is known for his large-scale murals that often feature images of pop culture icons?

  1. Shepard Fairey

  2. Eduardo Kobra

  3. Gaia

  4. Alec Monopoly


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Alec Monopoly is an American street artist who is known for his large-scale murals that often feature images of pop culture icons. His murals are often humorous and playful and have been seen in cities all over the world.

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