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The Personality Behind the Painting
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Ten well-known artists. The names are familiar, but can you pick the right man from the not-so-familiar clues?
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10 Q
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fringe
Aug 20 04
3063 plays
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Baroque Female Artist: Artemisia Gentileschi
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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.
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Tough
15 Q
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MissScarlet
Jun 07 02
969 plays
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Portrait of an Artist: Renoir
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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!
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10 Q
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thejazzkickazz
Nov 26 02
1698 plays
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Famous Photographers of History
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In the past 100 years we have had quite a number of fantastic photographic artists to admire. I will describe 10 of them below and you try to decipher which artist I'm referring to...good luck!
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Tough
10 Q
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thejazzkickazz
Apr 08 00
1107 plays
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Hogarth
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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.
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10 Q
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TabbyTom
Feb 07 04
438 plays
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J M W Turner: Life and Works
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One of the best known British artists, J M W Turner was born in 1775. How much do you know about his life and work?
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10 Q
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rossian
Jan 31 12
411 plays
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Art History Behind The Scenes
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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
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lanfranco
Feb 22 05
1140 plays
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Interesting 'A' People of Art
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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!
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Difficult
10 Q
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thejazzkickazz
Feb 09 04
1425 plays
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Copycat
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The celebrated 20th century art forger known as Elmyr de Hory (among his many pseudonyms) became so famous that copycats have forged his forgeries. His was a fascinating career.
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10 Q
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looney_tunes
Apr 10 11
231 plays
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Edward Hopper: Great American Painter
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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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Tough
10 Q
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Mbovary
May 30 08
405 plays
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The Artist Known as Rembrandt
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Rembrandt is considered to be one of the quintessential Baroque painters and artists. Here are a series of questions on his life.
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10 Q
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Spaudrey
Feb 02 12
504 plays
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Portrait Of An Artist: Velazquez
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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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Tough
10 Q
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thejazzkickazz
Jul 14 00
993 plays
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Pictures of People Taking Pictures
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Picture this: Ten descriptions of photographs of a photographer. Who are the ten that have moved from behind to in front of the lens?
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Tough
10 Q
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Snowman
Nov 14 12
258 plays
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Portrait Of An Artist: Sargent
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If you love the art of John Singer Sargent, perhaps this quiz is for you.
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Tough
10 Q
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thejazzkickazz
Jul 14 00
495 plays
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Portrait of an Artist: Giacometti
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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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Tough
10 Q
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thejazzkickazz
Feb 04 03
345 plays
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Portrait of an Artist: Munch
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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
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thejazzkickazz
Feb 06 03
717 plays
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Well Known Australian Visual Artists
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Australia has a rich history of the visual arts. See if you can identify some of our better-known artists.
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Tough
10 Q
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natsim
Nov 14 02
420 plays
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Portrait of an Artist: Picasso
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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!
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10 Q
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thejazzkickazz
Nov 10 02
1305 plays
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Women In The Lives of Artists
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"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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Tough
10 Q
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flem-ish
Nov 28 03
540 plays
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The "Line King" - Al Hirschfeld (1903-2003)
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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.
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woofi
Jan 21 03
540 plays
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Starving for Art: Is it Palatable?
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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
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skumma
Jul 22 09
471 plays
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The Eccentric Artist
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Artists often walk that thin line between genius and insanity. Here are a few questions about some famous and some not-so-famous artists who were known for their skills as well as their eccentricities.
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10 Q
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dcpddc478
Feb 01 12
663 plays
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The Life and Work of David Roberts, RA
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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?
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10 Q
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sancho_pft
Dec 30 06
246 plays
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The Man Called Man Ray
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The oeuvre of Man Ray is a unique contribution to 20th Century art.
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Tough
20 Q
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tjoebigham
Nov 24 01
477 plays
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Norman Rockwell Portrait
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Artist? Illustrator? No matter what you call this man, his paintings captured America's imagination for over seventy years. Here a a few questions on his life and career.
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10 Q
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mlcmlc
Jun 16 12
189 plays
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Who Painted This?
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This quiz is about some well known paintings and their artists.
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10 Q
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nadrak
Feb 26 07
3273 plays
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Artistic Couples
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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...
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10 Q
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thejazzkickazz
Jul 14 02
1152 plays
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Josiah Wedgwood
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I enjoy collecting Wedgwood pottery and I have found the life Josiah Wedgwood to be an interesting one.
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carole233
May 01 09
312 plays
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Portrait of an Artist: Matisse
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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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thejazzkickazz
Feb 07 03
564 plays
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What Is the Painter's Name?
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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.
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Average
10 Q
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greenstar
Oct 16 00
4575 plays
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