General Knowledge - Art and Culture - MCQs
Assess your knowledge of global art movements, traditions, and cultural heritage.
Which period in art history is characterized by abstract forms and vibrant colors, often associated with the artist Wassily Kandinsky?
A. Impressionism
B. Expressionism
C. Abstract Expressionism
D. Futurism
Answer: Abstract Expressionism
Which art style is associated with the works of Claude Monet?
A. Realism
B. Baroque
C. Impressionism
D. Expressionism
Answer: Impressionism
Which type of Japanese poetry consists of three lines with a 5-7-5 syllable structure?
A. Tanka
B. Haiku
C. Limerick
D. Sonnet
Answer: Haiku
What is the traditional art of painting on pottery, originating from ancient Greece?
A. Fresco
B. Kintsugi
C. Pottery Glazing
D. Black-Figure Pottery
Answer: Black-Figure Pottery
What is the main focus of the art movement known as Expressionism?
A. Realism
B. Emotional experience and subjective interpretation
C. Social issues
D. Nature
Answer: Emotional experience and subjective interpretation
Which cultural tradition celebrates the dead with altars and offerings in Mexico?
A. Cinco de Mayo
B. Día de los Muertos
C. Las Posadas
D. Carnaval
Answer: Día de los Muertos
Which famous artist is known for the painting ‘The Persistence of Memory’?
A. Claude Monet
B. Pablo Picasso
C. Salvador Dalí
D. Jackson Pollock
Answer: Salvador Dalí
Which of the following is a traditional Japanese flower arrangement art?
A. Sumi-e
B. Ikebana
C. Origami
D. Calligraphy
Answer: Ikebana
Which dance form is known for its intricate footwork and is often associated with Spanish culture?
A. Ballet
B. Samba
C. Flamenco
D. Tango
Answer: Flamenco
Which famous music composer is known for ‘The Four Seasons’?
A. Johann Sebastian Bach
B. Antonio Vivaldi
C. Ludwig van Beethoven
D. Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart
Answer: Antonio Vivaldi