Top Visual Art Quizzes & Trivia

“The Visual Arts” is a term which covers art forms that are meant to be seen, such as drawing, painting, photography, video and design. From prehistoric cave paintings to today’s multimedia creations, the human race has always sought to express itself in a graphical way. Our visual arts quiz covers this vast range of artistic expression. Let's find out how visually alert you are!

Who was the Mona Lisa, really? Where is the world’s largest piece of sculpture? Who turned cans of soup into artworks worth millions? Take our quiz to test your own knowledge about the rich treasure trove of artistic creation, and also to widen your awareness about the many ways in which the human urge toward self-expression has created objects for us to admire and enjoy.

Visual Art Questions and Answers

The way a work of art is arranged in known as its

theory

composition

application

aesthetics

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A ____________ mug is made of clay that is painted and then fired with or without a glaze. It is a functional piece of art because it can be used for drinking beverages.

ceramic

sculptured

glass

plastic

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The various wavelengths of light produce ________________.

sound

distortion

color

acoustics

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Which one is NOT an element of design?

Color

Shape

Shade

Line

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A pattern is something that repeats?

True

False

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What is an outline?

The back of a picture

To draw, trace, or define the outer edge or shape of (something)

A pattern

To color something in

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What do you think this artwork is about?

Birds

Plants

Peace and War

Men

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What is the main principle in this artwork?

Balance

Pattern

Emphasis

Movement

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This artwork has strong CONTRAST. Contrast is:

How things are arranged in the artwork

Difference between dark and light

The focal point

Repetition of shapes

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