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Who painted the famous artwork 'The Mona Lisa'?
Who painted the famous artwork 'The Mona Lisa'?
- Pablo Picasso
- Claude Monet
- Leonardo da Vinci (correct)
- Vincent van Gogh
In which museum is 'The Mona Lisa' currently on display?
In which museum is 'The Mona Lisa' currently on display?
- The Louvre, Paris (correct)
- The British Museum, London
- The Uffizi Gallery, Florence
- The Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York
Which famous artist painted 'Starry Night' from memory?
Which famous artist painted 'Starry Night' from memory?
- Pablo Picasso
- Leonardo da Vinci
- Vincent van Gogh (correct)
- Michelangelo
'Portrait de L'artiste Sans Barbe' is a notable painting by which artist?
'Portrait de L'artiste Sans Barbe' is a notable painting by which artist?
'Portrait de L'artiste Sans Barbe' is significant because it depicts the artist without what characteristic?
'Portrait de L'artiste Sans Barbe' is significant because it depicts the artist without what characteristic?
'Portrait de L'artiste Sans Barbe' is one of the most expensive paintings ever sold, fetching how much in 1998?
'Portrait de L'artiste Sans Barbe' is one of the most expensive paintings ever sold, fetching how much in 1998?
Which French writer is best known for creating characters of moral ambiguity in his realist works?
Which French writer is best known for creating characters of moral ambiguity in his realist works?
Who was the American poet and writer known for his unique account of living close to nature in 'Walden'?
Who was the American poet and writer known for his unique account of living close to nature in 'Walden'?
Which English author wrote about the declining rural life and societal problems of the Victorian era?
Which English author wrote about the declining rural life and societal problems of the Victorian era?
Who is considered the 'father of American literature'?
Who is considered the 'father of American literature'?
'War and Peace' and 'Anna Karenina' are famous works by which Russian novelist?
'War and Peace' and 'Anna Karenina' are famous works by which Russian novelist?
'Les Misérables' and 'Notre-Dame de Paris' are novels written by which French author?
'Les Misérables' and 'Notre-Dame de Paris' are novels written by which French author?
Who painted the famous piece 'The Scream'?
Who painted the famous piece 'The Scream'?
Which artist painted a piece that is inspired by the bombing of Guernica, Spain?
Which artist painted a piece that is inspired by the bombing of Guernica, Spain?
In which year did Rembrandt paint 'The Night Watch'?
In which year did Rembrandt paint 'The Night Watch'?
What technique did Georges Seurat use in his famous piece?
What technique did Georges Seurat use in his famous piece?
'Whistler's Mother' is a famous portrait by which artist?
'Whistler's Mother' is a famous portrait by which artist?
Who is considered the Father of the Italian Language?
Who is considered the Father of the Italian Language?
Which poet is famous for works like 'The Rime of the Ancient Mariner' and 'Kubla Khan'?
Which poet is famous for works like 'The Rime of the Ancient Mariner' and 'Kubla Khan'?
Who wrote 'The Casual Vacancy' and 'The Cuckoo’s Calling'?
Who wrote 'The Casual Vacancy' and 'The Cuckoo’s Calling'?
Which poet's work includes 'Songs of Innocence' and 'Songs of Experience'?
Which poet's work includes 'Songs of Innocence' and 'Songs of Experience'?
'The Kite Runner' and 'A Thousand Splendid Suns' are notable works of which author?
'The Kite Runner' and 'A Thousand Splendid Suns' are notable works of which author?
'The Iliad and Odyssey' are attributed to which ancient poet?
'The Iliad and Odyssey' are attributed to which ancient poet?
Who painted a series of 250 paintings known as Water Lilies?
Who painted a series of 250 paintings known as Water Lilies?
Which Mexican painter is widely considered the greatest Mexican painter of the 20th century?
Which Mexican painter is widely considered the greatest Mexican painter of the 20th century?
Who painted 'American Gothic', a dry depiction of a farmer and his daughter during The Great Depression?
Who painted 'American Gothic', a dry depiction of a farmer and his daughter during The Great Depression?
Which artist painted 'The Son of Man' in 1964, featuring a face covered by a floating green apple?
Which artist painted 'The Son of Man' in 1964, featuring a face covered by a floating green apple?
'No. 5, 1948' is a chaotic yet revealing piece of art created by:
'No. 5, 1948' is a chaotic yet revealing piece of art created by:
'Bal du Moulin de la Galette' is one of the most expensive paintings of all time. Who painted it?
'Bal du Moulin de la Galette' is one of the most expensive paintings of all time. Who painted it?
'Dogs Playing Poker' series was commissioned by which brand in 1903?
'Dogs Playing Poker' series was commissioned by which brand in 1903?
'Anatomy Lesson of Dr. Nicolaes Tulp' was painted by which artist?
'Anatomy Lesson of Dr. Nicolaes Tulp' was painted by which artist?
Who is best known for writing 'The Great Gatsby'?
Who is best known for writing 'The Great Gatsby'?
Which author is famous for the detective character Sherlock Holmes?
Which author is famous for the detective character Sherlock Holmes?
Who wrote the classic children's book 'The Wind in the Willows'?
Who wrote the classic children's book 'The Wind in the Willows'?
'A La Recherche du Temps Perdu' is a famous work by which French author?
'A La Recherche du Temps Perdu' is a famous work by which French author?
'Pygmalion' and 'Man and Superman' are works by which Irish playwright and wit?
'Pygmalion' and 'Man and Superman' are works by which Irish playwright and wit?
'The Importance of Being Earnest' is a satirical play by which Irish writer and poet?
'The Importance of Being Earnest' is a satirical play by which Irish writer and poet?
'Tales of Peter Rabbit' is a work by which English conservationist and author?
'Tales of Peter Rabbit' is a work by which English conservationist and author?
'The Lord of the Rings' is a mythical trilogy by which British professor and author?
'The Lord of the Rings' is a mythical trilogy by which British professor and author?
Who is best known for The Chronicles of Narnia?
Who is best known for The Chronicles of Narnia?
Which American writer's notable works include 'For Whom The Bell Tolls' and 'A Farewell to Arms'?
Which American writer's notable works include 'For Whom The Bell Tolls' and 'A Farewell to Arms'?
Who wrote the famous novel 'Lolita'?
Who wrote the famous novel 'Lolita'?
Which author is associated with existentialism and absurdism?
Which author is associated with existentialism and absurdism?
'The Catcher in the Rye' is the most influential novel of which American author?
'The Catcher in the Rye' is the most influential novel of which American author?
'The Grapes of Wrath' and 'Of Mice and Men' are famous works by which American writer?
'The Grapes of Wrath' and 'Of Mice and Men' are famous works by which American writer?
'Catch 22' is a satirical novel written by whom?
'Catch 22' is a satirical novel written by whom?