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Abstract and Non-Objective Painting Techniques

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What is the term used to describe the use of line, shape, and color to create a sense of movement in an abstract painting?

  1. Kinetic Art

  2. Op Art

  3. Action Painting

  4. Drip Painting


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Kinetic art is a type of abstract art that uses movement to create a sense of dynamism and energy in the artwork.

Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of abstract painting?

  1. The use of recognizable objects

  2. The use of line, shape, and color to create a sense of movement

  3. The use of non-traditional materials

  4. The use of geometric shapes


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Abstract painting is characterized by the absence of recognizable objects.

Which of the following artists is known for their use of drip painting?

  1. Jackson Pollock

  2. Mark Rothko

  3. Willem de Kooning

  4. Arshile Gorky


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Jackson Pollock is known for his use of drip painting, a technique in which paint is dripped onto a canvas from a can or stick.

What is the term used to describe the use of geometric shapes in abstract painting?

  1. Constructivism

  2. Suprematism

  3. De Stijl

  4. Bauhaus


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Constructivism is a type of abstract art that uses geometric shapes to create a sense of order and structure in the artwork.

Which of the following artists is known for their use of color field painting?

  1. Mark Rothko

  2. Barnett Newman

  3. Clyfford Still

  4. Ad Reinhardt


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Mark Rothko is known for his use of color field painting, a technique in which large areas of color are used to create a sense of atmosphere and emotion in the artwork.

What is the term used to describe the use of non-traditional materials in abstract painting?

  1. Assemblage

  2. Collage

  3. Mixed Media

  4. Found Object Art


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Assemblage is a type of abstract art that uses non-traditional materials, such as found objects, to create a three-dimensional artwork.

Which of the following artists is known for their use of hard-edge painting?

  1. Ellsworth Kelly

  2. Frank Stella

  3. Kenneth Noland

  4. Morris Louis


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Ellsworth Kelly is known for his use of hard-edge painting, a technique in which sharp, clean lines are used to create a sense of precision and clarity in the artwork.

What is the term used to describe the use of chance and improvisation in abstract painting?

  1. Action Painting

  2. Drip Painting

  3. Gestural Painting

  4. Automatic Drawing


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Action painting is a type of abstract art in which the artist uses chance and improvisation to create a sense of spontaneity and energy in the artwork.

Which of the following artists is known for their use of lyrical abstraction?

  1. Joan Mitchell

  2. Willem de Kooning

  3. Arshile Gorky

  4. Philip Guston


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Joan Mitchell is known for her use of lyrical abstraction, a type of abstract art that uses fluid, gestural brushstrokes to create a sense of movement and energy in the artwork.

What is the term used to describe the use of illusion and trompe l'oeil in abstract painting?

  1. Op Art

  2. Kinetic Art

  3. Surrealism

  4. Metaphysical Painting


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Op art is a type of abstract art that uses illusion and trompe l'oeil to create a sense of movement and depth in the artwork.

Which of the following artists is known for their use of shaped canvas?

  1. Frank Stella

  2. Kenneth Noland

  3. Morris Louis

  4. Ellsworth Kelly


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Frank Stella is known for his use of shaped canvas, a technique in which the canvas is cut into a specific shape before the paint is applied.

What is the term used to describe the use of text and language in abstract painting?

  1. Concrete Poetry

  2. Visual Poetry

  3. Word Art

  4. Text Art


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Concrete poetry is a type of abstract art that uses text and language to create a visual artwork.

Which of the following artists is known for their use of monochrome painting?

  1. Yves Klein

  2. Ad Reinhardt

  3. Robert Rauschenberg

  4. Jasper Johns


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Yves Klein is known for his use of monochrome painting, a technique in which a single color is used to create an artwork.

What is the term used to describe the use of collage and assemblage in abstract painting?

  1. Mixed Media

  2. Collage

  3. Assemblage

  4. Found Object Art


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Mixed media is a type of abstract art that uses a combination of different materials, such as paint, collage, and assemblage, to create an artwork.

Which of the following artists is known for their use of environmental art?

  1. Robert Smithson

  2. Walter De Maria

  3. Michael Heizer

  4. James Turrell


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Robert Smithson is known for his use of environmental art, a type of abstract art that uses the natural environment as a medium for the artwork.

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