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Street Art and Historical Context

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What is the term used to describe the unauthorized marking of public spaces with paint or other materials?

  1. Street Art

  2. Graffiti

  3. Mural

  4. Tagging


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

Graffiti is the term used to describe the unauthorized marking of public spaces with paint or other materials.

Which city is considered the birthplace of modern street art?

  1. New York City

  2. London

  3. Paris

  4. Tokyo


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

New York City is considered the birthplace of modern street art, with artists like Keith Haring and Jean-Michel Basquiat emerging in the 1980s.

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

  1. Street Art

  2. Graffiti

  3. Mural

  4. Tagging


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

A mural is a large-scale painting or mural created on a wall or other public surface.

Which artist is known for his iconic stencil graffiti of political figures and celebrities?

  1. Banksy

  2. Keith Haring

  3. Jean-Michel Basquiat

  4. Shepard Fairey


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Banksy is known for his iconic stencil graffiti of political figures and celebrities.

What is the term used to describe the unauthorized marking of public spaces with a marker or other writing instrument?

  1. Street Art

  2. Graffiti

  3. Mural

  4. Tagging


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Tagging is the term used to describe the unauthorized marking of public spaces with a marker or other writing instrument.

Which artist is known for his colorful and playful street art installations?

  1. Keith Haring

  2. Jean-Michel Basquiat

  3. Shepard Fairey

  4. Mr. Brainwash


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Keith Haring is known for his colorful and playful street art installations.

What is the term used to describe a temporary street art installation that is created using chalk or other temporary materials?

  1. Street Art

  2. Graffiti

  3. Mural

  4. Chalk Art


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Chalk Art is the term used to describe a temporary street art installation that is created using chalk or other temporary materials.

Which artist is known for his large-scale wheatpaste posters that often feature political or social commentary?

  1. Banksy

  2. Keith Haring

  3. Shepard Fairey

  4. Mr. Brainwash


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Shepard Fairey is known for his large-scale wheatpaste posters that often feature political or social commentary.

What is the term used to describe the unauthorized marking of public spaces with stickers or other adhesive materials?

  1. Street Art

  2. Graffiti

  3. Sticker Art

  4. Tagging


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Sticker Art is the term used to describe the unauthorized marking of public spaces with stickers or other adhesive materials.

Which artist is known for his iconic "Love" sculptures and murals?

  1. Banksy

  2. Keith Haring

  3. Robert Indiana

  4. Mr. Brainwash


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Robert Indiana is known for his iconic "Love" sculptures and murals.

What is the term used to describe the unauthorized marking of public spaces with yarn or other textile materials?

  1. Street Art

  2. Graffiti

  3. Yarn Bombing

  4. Tagging


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Yarn Bombing is the term used to describe the unauthorized marking of public spaces with yarn or other textile materials.

Which artist is known for his large-scale mosaic murals that often feature historical or cultural themes?

  1. Banksy

  2. Keith Haring

  3. Shepard Fairey

  4. Mr. Brainwash


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Mr. Brainwash is known for his large-scale mosaic murals that often feature historical or cultural themes.

What is the term used to describe the unauthorized marking of public spaces with light projections or other illuminated materials?

  1. Street Art

  2. Graffiti

  3. Projection Art

  4. Tagging


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Projection Art is the term used to describe the unauthorized marking of public spaces with light projections or other illuminated materials.

Which artist is known for his large-scale inflatable sculptures that often feature political or social commentary?

  1. Banksy

  2. Keith Haring

  3. Shepard Fairey

  4. Paul McCarthy


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Paul McCarthy is known for his large-scale inflatable sculptures that often feature political or social commentary.

What is the term used to describe the unauthorized marking of public spaces with sound or other auditory materials?

  1. Street Art

  2. Graffiti

  3. Sound Art

  4. Tagging


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Sound Art is the term used to describe the unauthorized marking of public spaces with sound or other auditory materials.

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