Art Movement Quiz: Surrealism to Conceptual Art

In which year was the "Manifesto of Surrealism" published?

• 1920

• 1924

• 1930

• 1944

What was the primary focus of Surrealist artists in their work?

• Realistic depictions of everyday life

• Expressing unconscious thoughts and feelings

• Political propaganda

• Abstract geometric shapes

What is 'automatism' in the context of Surrealism?

• A technique of painting realistic scenes

• Automatic writing or drawing to unlock the unconscious

• A method of creating abstract sculptures

• A style of composing music

What was the original name given to the Abstract Expressionist movement?

• The New York School

• The American School

• The Expressionist School

• The Surrealist School

What technique did Jackson Pollock use in his paintings?

• Pointillism

• Dripping and pouring paint

• Cubism

• Collage

What was the main goal of Abstract Expressionists?

• To depict realistic scenes

• To find something beneath superficial appearances and express inner emotions

• To create political propaganda

• To revive classical art forms

What alternative name was given to the dynamic, energetic art created by Abstract Expressionists?

• Surrealism

• Impressionism

• Action Painting

• Cubism

Which art movement, featuring vast swathes of intense color, was pioneered in the 1940s?

• Cubism

• Colour Field painting

• Surrealism

• Impressionism

What was the primary characteristic of Colour Field painting?

• Use of geometric shapes

• Use of intense colors with soft edges

• Use of realistic imagery

• Use of detailed figurative elements

What was the intended effect of Colour Field paintings on viewers?

• To inspire reflection, contemplation, and meditation

• To depict historical events

• To showcase realistic portraits

• To illustrate everyday life