More 'M'agical Art Terms Trivia Quiz

Answer: Mannerism

The term 'Mannerism' derives from the Italian 'Maniera', meaning 'style'. Vasari was the first to widely employ the term in reference to the decline from the period of the High Renaissance in which artists, reacting against the High Renaissance art, showed signs of exaggeration and artificiality in their works. Parmigianino's 'Madonna with the Long Neck' is an excellent example, as we can see the Virgin's extended neck and a disproportionate Child in her arms.

Answer: Multiples

The process involved the production of a work that can be reproduced by industrial processes an unlimited number of times. Some in the arts community have disparaged this phenomenon, claiming that craftsmanship is discarded in favor of mass-production. My goodness, though...wouldn't you love to have a Calder mobile hanging from your ceiling...or an Oldenberg lipstick sculpture to lean against in your bathroom?

Answer: Mosaic

Mosaics have been in existence for thousands of years, but the most well-known mosaics were created during Roman imperial times, when many families had great mosaics created on the floors of their homes.

Answer: Montage

In popular culture, photomontages are probably the most common form...sometimes tastefully done, I might add...sometimes...

Answer: Mudéjar

Mudéjar was a term which was used for the Moslems themselves, and the style developed from a combination of traditional Arab styles and the popular Gothic architecture of the day. As you might have guessed, Mozárabe is the opposite phenomenon (arts of the Christians in Spain under Muslim rule).

Answer: Mobile

And if 'mobile' isn't fun enough, how about 'stabile'...the term used to describe Calder's stationary, ground or floor-based works. Mobiles have now become a part of our housing decor, just look in any baby's crib if you don't believe that!

Answer: Mastabas

Mastabas were single step architectural forms used to house the bodies of the Pharaohs. The first step pyramid was developed by stacking mastabas, ever diminishing in size, one on top of the other...for example the pyramid of Djoser, designed by his royal architect Imhotep.

Answer: Megaron

The Megaron is characterized by containing the central hearth of an ancient Mycenean home, and also frequently has a pillared porch. Some excellent examples of these ancient architectural constructs still remain for us today.

Answer: Minimal art

Minimalists existed in the early decades of the 20th century, for example Kasimir Malevich, but the Minimal art movement really came to fruition in the 60s and 70s with artists like Flavin, Judd and Kelly. Many have rejected the Minimalist trend, claiming that art must include some form of self-expression...but I find some of the Minimalist works fascinating.

Answer: Metope

The word 'metope' means 'opening between' in Greek, which makes sense! The metopes were frequently decorated with relief sculptures, and some spectacular examples can be found in any of the great museums with some of the spoils of Ancient Greece. Thank you once again for perusing one of my art terms quizzes, once again I feel compelled to urge you to try some of my Asian art terms quizzes...please don't be shy!