18 Questions
What has traditionally been the sculptor's chief subject?
Human body
What has always intrigued people as an index of the owner's character?
The human face
Which of the following is a common source of inspiration for surrealist artists?
Dreams and fantasies
What is considered a verifiable fact according to the text?
History
Which of the following has NOT been an important source for art subjects?
Science fiction
Who is credited with starting the Realism movement in the 19th century?
Gustave Courbet
Which artist from the Philippines is mentioned in the text as one of the greatest realists?
Fernando Amorsolo
In what have most of the world's religions used art to aid?
Instructing believers
What technique employed by artists dramatizes the shape of a figure to create an emotional effect?
Distortion
Which art movement stresses abstract form through the use of cones, cylinders, or spheres at the expense of other pictorial elements?
Cubism
Which art movement departs completely from subject matter, studied precision, and preconceived design?
Abstract Expressionism
Who is known for starting the Fauvism movement known for using extremely bright colors?
Henry Matisse
What was the main motivation behind Dadaism?
To react against outworn traditions in art and societal evils
Which movement emphasized the activities of the subconscious, influenced by Freudian Psychology?
Surrealism
What art subject has attracted painters, sculptors, and poets due to the grace and vigor of animals in action?
Animals
Which kind of art subject results from artists' fascination with their physical environment?
Landscapes, seascapes, and cityscapes
Expressionism exponents believed in the necessity of:
Spiritual rebirth for people becoming influenced by materials
What is the method used by Futurism artists to capture the essence of modern industrial society?
Capturing the speed and force of modern industrial society
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