Art History Fun Facts

Which of the following sentences is grammatically correct?

• The painting was hung on the wall.

• The painting were hung on the wall.

• The painting is hang on the wall.

• The painting are hanged on the wall.

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CCSS.RF.3.3B

CCSS.RF.3.3C

CCSS.RF.3.3D

CCSS.RF.4.3A

CCSS.RF.5.3A

What is the meaning of the word 'Renaissance' in the context of art history?

• Rebirth

• Destruction

• Creation

• End

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CCSS.RI.7.4

CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

CCSS.RL.9-10.4

Identify the correct sentence structure: 'Despite the rain, the art exhibition continued as planned.'

• Complex

• Simple

• Compound

• Compound-complex

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CCSS.RF.3.3B

CCSS.RF.3.3C

CCSS.RF.3.3D

CCSS.RF.4.3A

CCSS.RF.5.3A

Which of the following is a synonym for 'aesthetic'?

• Artistic

• Ugly

• Plain

• Boring

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CCSS.RI.7.4

CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

CCSS.RL.9-10.4

In art history, which period is known for the use of perspective in painting?

• Renaissance

• Baroque

• Medieval

• Modern

Choose the correct form of the verb: 'The artist _____ a masterpiece.'

• created

• create

• creates

• creating

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CCSS.RF.3.3B

CCSS.RF.3.3C

CCSS.RF.3.3D

CCSS.RF.4.3A

CCSS.RF.5.3A

What is the main idea of the following passage? 'The Impressionist movement revolutionized the art world by focusing on light and color rather than detail.'

• Impressionism changed art by emphasizing light and color.

• Impressionism focused on detail.

• Impressionism was not influential.

• Impressionism ignored light and color.

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CCSS.RI. 9-10.2

CCSS.RI.8.2

CCSS.RL.7.2

CCSS.RL.8.2

CCSS.RL.9-10.2

Which of the following words best completes the sentence? 'The sculpture was so _____ that it seemed almost lifelike.'

• realistic

• abstract

• dull

• flat

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CCSS.RI.7.4

CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

What is the antonym of 'intricate' in the context of describing art?

• Simple

• Complex

• Detailed

• Elaborate

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CCSS.RI.7.4

CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

Which sentence uses the passive voice?

• The mural was painted by the artist.

• The artist painted the mural.

• The artist is painting the mural.

• The artist paints the mural.

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CCSS.RI.6.10

CCSS.RI.7.10

CCSS.RI.8.10

CCSS.RL.7.10

CCSS.RL.8.10