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In this category you will find quizzes on the artists as young men, old women and everywhere in between.
category Art in Humanities category folder Dali, Salvador (2)
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1 Baroque Female Artist: Artemisia Gentileschi
Welcome! This quiz is about the influential seventeenth century artist Artemisia Gentileschi. She was a woman trying to be an artist at a time where she had limited resources to pursue her dream. She is still respected for her artistic contributions.
Tough
15 Q
MissScarlet
Jun 07 02
717 plays
2 The Personality Behind the Painting
Ten well-known artists. The names are familiar, but can you pick the right man from the not-so-familiar clues?
Tough
10 Q
fringe
Aug 20 04
2058 plays
3 Portrait of an Artist: Renoir
One of the key members of the French Impressionist movement of the late 19th century, Pierre-Auguste Renoir certainly stands as a colossal figure in art history. You are invited to enjoy this quiz on his life if you wish!
Difficult
10 Q
thejazzkickazz
Nov 26 02
1422 plays
4 George Ohr, the Mad Potter of Biloxi
George Ohr was a potter who worked in the late 19th and early 20th centuries. He is one of the most respected potters in the U.S. today, and if you have one of his items, you have one of the earliest abstract pieces ever to be made!
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10 Q
chicochi3
Nov 06 09
39 plays
5 Hogarth
Beef-eating, beer-swilling Englishmen like me feel an affinity for Hogarth; but I hope he’s more widely appreciated. Here are a few questions on his life and work. All the pictures mentioned are on the web, though the originals are nearly all in London.
Difficult
10 Q
TabbyTom
Feb 07 04
300 plays
6 Edward Hopper: Great American Painter
Join me for a study of Edward Hopper, one of the most popular and influential American artists of the twentieth century.
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10 Q
Mbovary
May 30 08
246 plays
7 Starving for Art: Is it Palatable?
Ever wondered what famous artists did before they became established? Not all starved in a garret. See if you can work out how some tried to eke out a living outside of painting. Some broad brush stokes should point you along the way.
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10 Q
skumma
Jul 22 09
225 plays
8 Portrait of an Artist: Munch
Frightfully haunting, psychologically disturbing and daringly beautiful, Edvard Munch's artwork still challenges both critics and laymen alike today. What drove this man to create such riveting, emotional art? Find out more about him here...
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10 Q
thejazzkickazz
Feb 06 03
594 plays
9 Josiah Wedgwood
I enjoy collecting Wedgwood pottery and I have found the life Josiah Wedgwood to be an interesting one.
Average
10 Q
carole233
May 01 09
195 plays
10 Interesting 'A' People of Art
This quiz will cover some of the well-known and lesser-known figures of the art world. Simple guess the artist from the clues presented. Oh yes, all names will begin with 'A'...good luck!
Difficult
10 Q
thejazzkickazz
Feb 09 04
1089 plays
11 Portrait of an Artist: Giacometti
One of the greatest sculptors of the 20th century, Alberto Giacometti's name may not be the most well-known, but his works are unmistakable. Come have a look at the interesting life and career of this great artist.
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10 Q
thejazzkickazz
Feb 04 03
297 plays
12 Art History Behind The Scenes
When you study Art History in college, your professors may not tell you about some of the more interesting events in the lives of artists. See how much you know about these tidbits that would liven up any Art History survey!
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15 Q
lanfranco
Feb 22 05
840 plays
13 The Man Called Man Ray
The oeuvre of Man Ray is a unique contribution to 20th Century art.
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20 Q
tjoebigham
Nov 24 01
333 plays
14 The Amazing Andy Warhol
Andy Warhol was an American icon in the 1960's and beyond. How much do you really know about this revolutionary man?
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10 Q
smartieamy
Jul 25 09
189 plays
15 The Life and Work of David Roberts, RA
The nineteenth century artist David Roberts is best remembered for his fine coloured drawings of the Middle East - but how much do you know about the man and his works?
Difficult
10 Q
sancho_pft
Dec 30 06
198 plays
16 The "Line King" - Al Hirschfeld (1903-2003)
On January 20, 2003, the theater world lost its foremost caricaturist, Albert Hirschfeld. For over three-quarters of a century, his art and New York's "legitimate" theater have been inextricably linked.
Average
10 Q
woofi
Jan 21 03
438 plays
17 Portrait Of An Artist: Sargent
If you love the art of John Singer Sargent, perhaps this quiz is for you.
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10 Q
thejazzkickazz
Jul 14 00
390 plays
18 Do You Know Dali?
How much do you know about the eccentric artist, Salvador Dali? Let's find out!
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10 Q
gillimalta
Jul 06 08
372 plays
19 Portrait of an Artist: Matisse
A colossal figure in the art world of the early 20th century, French artist Henri Matisse helped shape the direction of the avant-garde movement for decades to come. You can learn more about this extraordinary gentleman here...enjoy!
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15 Q
thejazzkickazz
Feb 07 03
507 plays
20 Portrait Of An Artist: Velazquez
Velazquez's hauntingly beautiful paintings continue to arouse the delight of art connoisseurs throughout the world. Let us celebrate him here...
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10 Q
thejazzkickazz
Jul 14 00
879 plays
21 Well Known Australian Visual Artists
Australia has a rich history of the visual arts. See if you can identify some of our better-known artists.
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10 Q
natsim
Nov 14 02
333 plays
22 Portrait of an Artist: Picasso
This is the inaugural quiz at Funtrivia about one of the most influential artists in the history of art. I hope you will learn a bit about the life and times of Pablo Picasso while playing this quiz...enjoy!
Average
10 Q
thejazzkickazz
Nov 10 02
1041 plays
23 Artistic Couples
This quiz will present questions on famous artistic couples...who either married or at least carried on affairs or partnerships with other well-regarded artists...as they produced their art masterpieces. Please enjoy...
Difficult
10 Q
thejazzkickazz
Jul 14 02
1020 plays
24 Childe Hassam, Yankee Impressionist
Childe Hassam pioneered French Impressionism in American painting.
Tough
15 Q
tjoebigham
Aug 21 04
180 plays
25 George Rodrigue: An American Original
Join me now for a study of George Rodrigue! If you don't know about this prolific contemporary American painter, then perhaps this quiz will inspire you to discover his works!
Tough
10 Q
Mbovary
Jun 16 08
153 plays
26 Who Painted This?
This quiz is about some well known paintings and their artists.
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10 Q
nadrak
Feb 26 07
1689 plays
27 Leonardo da Vinci
You know the paintings... you know "The da Vinci Code"... by what do you know of da Vinci himself? Test your knowledge of one of the world's finest artists - good luck!
Average
10 Q
funnybuni
Apr 23 09
825 plays
28 Marcel Duchamp
A short overview of the French Dadaist who influenced the Op and Pop Art of the 60's.
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10 Q
tjoebigham
Mar 01 02
354 plays
29 Women In The Lives of Artists
"En toute chose cherchez la femme d'abord". - Always first look for "the woman behind the artist". This quiz is about the wives and the women in the lives of painters and musicians.
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10 Q
flem-ish
Nov 28 03
423 plays
30 What Is the Painter's Name?
Art and artist. That's it in brief. Explained is the life of an artist. You have to pick the correct name. All questions are multiple choice.
Average
10 Q
greenstar
Oct 16 00
3648 plays
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