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The History of Political Street Art

Description: This quiz will test your knowledge about the history of political street art.
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What is the name of the artist who created the iconic "Hope" poster of Barack Obama?

  1. Shepard Fairey

  2. Banksy

  3. Keith Haring

  4. Jean-Michel Basquiat


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Shepard Fairey is a contemporary street artist and graphic designer known for his iconic "Hope" poster of Barack Obama.

Which artist is known for his satirical and subversive street art, often featuring rats and monkeys?

  1. Banksy

  2. Shepard Fairey

  3. Keith Haring

  4. Jean-Michel Basquiat


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Banksy is a pseudonymous street artist known for his satirical and subversive street art, often featuring rats and monkeys.

Who is considered the godfather of graffiti and street art?

  1. Keith Haring

  2. Jean-Michel Basquiat

  3. Andy Warhol

  4. Jackson Pollock


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Keith Haring is considered the godfather of graffiti and street art for his iconic and influential works that combined pop art and graffiti.

Which artist's street art often features bold, colorful, and cartoonish figures?

  1. Keith Haring

  2. Jean-Michel Basquiat

  3. Andy Warhol

  4. Jackson Pollock


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Keith Haring's street art often features bold, colorful, and cartoonish figures that convey social and political messages.

What is the name of the street art movement that emerged in the 1980s, characterized by large-scale murals and graffiti?

  1. Graffiti

  2. Stencil Art

  3. Post-Graffiti

  4. Street Art


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Post-Graffiti is a street art movement that emerged in the 1980s, characterized by large-scale murals and graffiti that often incorporated elements of fine art.

Which artist is known for his iconic "Guernica" mural, a powerful anti-war statement?

  1. Pablo Picasso

  2. Vincent van Gogh

  3. Salvador Dalí

  4. Frida Kahlo


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Pablo Picasso is known for his iconic "Guernica" mural, a powerful anti-war statement created in response to the bombing of the Basque town of Guernica during the Spanish Civil War.

What is the name of the street art technique that involves cutting stencils and spraying paint through them to create images?

  1. Graffiti

  2. Stencil Art

  3. Post-Graffiti

  4. Street Art


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

Stencil Art is a street art technique that involves cutting stencils and spraying paint through them to create images, often used to convey political or social messages.

Which artist is known for his large-scale murals that often depict historical and political figures?

  1. Diego Rivera

  2. Frida Kahlo

  3. José Clemente Orozco

  4. David Alfaro Siqueiros


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Diego Rivera is known for his large-scale murals that often depict historical and political figures, such as his famous "Detroit Industry" murals.

What is the name of the street art movement that emerged in the 1990s, characterized by its use of stickers, posters, and wheatpasting?

  1. Graffiti

  2. Stencil Art

  3. Post-Graffiti

  4. Street Art


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Street Art is a street art movement that emerged in the 1990s, characterized by its use of stickers, posters, wheatpasting, and other non-traditional media.

Which artist is known for his iconic "Love" sculptures, often placed in public spaces?

  1. Robert Indiana

  2. Claes Oldenburg

  3. George Segal

  4. Jim Dine


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Robert Indiana is known for his iconic "Love" sculptures, often placed in public spaces, which have become symbols of love and unity.

What is the name of the street art technique that involves creating images by scratching or etching into a surface?

  1. Graffiti

  2. Stencil Art

  3. Scratching

  4. Street Art


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Scratching is a street art technique that involves creating images by scratching or etching into a surface, often using keys or other sharp objects.

Which artist is known for his large-scale murals that often depict animals and nature?

  1. Banksy

  2. Shepard Fairey

  3. Keith Haring

  4. JR


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

JR is known for his large-scale murals that often depict animals and nature, using black-and-white photography and wheatpasting techniques.

What is the name of the street art movement that emerged in the 2000s, characterized by its use of digital technology and social media?

  1. Digital Street Art

  2. Social Media Art

  3. Interactive Street Art

  4. Street Art 2.0


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Street Art 2.0 is a street art movement that emerged in the 2000s, characterized by its use of digital technology and social media to create and share street art.

Which artist is known for his large-scale murals that often depict political and social issues?

  1. Banksy

  2. Shepard Fairey

  3. Keith Haring

  4. Os Gemeos


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Os Gemeos are known for their large-scale murals that often depict political and social issues, using vibrant colors and intricate imagery.

What is the name of the street art technique that involves creating images using light projections?

  1. Projection Art

  2. Light Painting

  3. Laser Art

  4. Holographic Art


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Projection Art is a street art technique that involves creating images using light projections, often used to create interactive and immersive experiences.

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