Art Movements and Techniques Quiz

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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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