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Painting terms Trivia Quiz

Simply match the given statement/meaning with the correct term.

A multiple-choice quiz by LemonCurry. Estimated time: 3 mins.

Author
LemonCurry

Time
3 mins

Type
Multiple Choice

Quiz #
95,338

Updated
Dec 03 21

# Qns
10

Difficulty
Average

Avg Score
7 / 10

Plays
1378

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Question 1 of 10

1. A painting medium in which the colours are ground with pure egg yolk. Hint

Pastiche

Egg tempera

Pigment

Ebauche

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Question 2 of 10

2. Style of European art (1520-1600) that set out to break rules with strained, exaggerated figures in vivid colours. Hint

Futurism

Mannerism

Romanticism

Intimism

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Question 3 of 10

3. Technique with which the artist creates optical illusions by means of dazzling patterns. Hint

Pointillism

Expressionism

Dadaism

Op art

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Question 4 of 10

4. Religious picture associated with the Eastern Church. Hint

Icon

Nimbus

Fresco

Nabis

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Question 5 of 10

5. Mixture of plaster and glue used to cover wooden panels before painting. Hint

Ebauche

Secco

Chiaroscuro

Gesso

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Question 6 of 10

6. Type of water-colour painting in which the artist applies colours in a series of minute spots. Hint

Milling

Tachisme

Stippling

Rococco

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Question 7 of 10

7. Wall painting, usually executed in fresco, oil, or tempera. Hint

Antipasto

Impasto

Mural

Fauves

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Question 8 of 10

8. Cheap and impermanent method of painting in which powdered colours are mixed with glue. Hint

Distemper

Ebauche

Aquarelle

Tempera

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Question 9 of 10

9. Painting of the Virgin Mary. Hint

Mariola

Madonneste

Virginia

Mere Jubilitae

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Question 10 of 10

10. Picture painted on two panels, often hinged like pages of a book. Hint

Unitych

Triptych

Diptych

Quadtych

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. A painting medium in which the colours are ground with pure egg yolk.

Answer: Egg tempera

One of the most permanent media available, this was also the most common until the introduction of oil paint in the 15th century.

2. Style of European art (1520-1600) that set out to break rules with strained, exaggerated figures in vivid colours.

Answer: Mannerism

Mannerism was almost a knee-jerk reaction after the 'perfection' of the High Renaissance era. While keeping close to this 'perfect' style, Mannerists deliberately distorted certain aspects creating disturbing, often violent, and highly emotive pieces. Vasari was a prominent mannerist.

3. Technique with which the artist creates optical illusions by means of dazzling patterns.

Answer: Op art

Short for Optical Art . . .

4. Religious picture associated with the Eastern Church.

Answer: Icon

Iconic images were generally of Christ, the Virgin Mary, or a saint and were painted to a strictly traditional formula. Earliest surviving icons date from the 500s.

5. Mixture of plaster and glue used to cover wooden panels before painting.

Answer: Gesso

Used to hide the grain of the wood which would otherwise show through.

6. Type of water-colour painting in which the artist applies colours in a series of minute spots.

Answer: Stippling

Holman Hunt favoured this method.

7. Wall painting, usually executed in fresco, oil, or tempera.

Answer: Mural

8. Cheap and impermanent method of painting in which powdered colours are mixed with glue.

Answer: Distemper

Often used for theatrical scenery.

9. Painting of the Virgin Mary.

Answer: Mariola

10. Picture painted on two panels, often hinged like pages of a book.

Answer: Diptych

Popular in 15th century Flanders. Generally designed to go over an altar in a church or chapel. The three panel version is the triptych.

Source: Author LemonCurry

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