SS2 first term creative arts Past Questions and Answers

SS2 first term creative arts Past Questions and Answers

Here are 20 creative arts questions for SS2 (Senior Secondary 2) with options and answers:

Question: Who is considered the father of modern abstract art?

A) Leonardo da Vinci

B) Pablo Picasso

C) Vincent van Gogh

D) Wassily Kandinsky

Answer: D) Wassily Kandinsky

Question: Which art movement was characterized by bright colors, geometric shapes, and bold designs?

A) Cubism

B) Surrealism

C) Fauvism

D) Impressionism

Answer: C) Fauvism

Question: What is the technique of creating images by arranging small pieces of colored glass, stone, or other materials?

A) Collage

B) Mosaic

C) Sculpture

D) Etching

Answer: B) Mosaic

Question: Who painted the famous artwork "Starry Night"?

A) Claude Monet

B) Salvador Dalí

C) Vincent van Gogh

D) Leonardo da Vinci

Answer: C) Vincent van Gogh

Question: What is the term for a three-dimensional work of art, typically carved or shaped?

A) Fresco

B) Bas-relief

C) Sculpture

D) Etching

Answer: C) Sculpture

Question: The dance style characterized by its flowing, exaggerated movements and often accompanied by elaborate costumes is known as:

A) Ballet

B) Hip-hop

C) Flamenco

D) Contemporary

Answer: C) Flamenco

Question: Who is the famous surrealist artist known for his melting clocks in the painting "The Persistence of Memory"?

A) Pablo Picasso

B) Salvador Dalí

C) René Magritte

D) Frida Kahlo

Answer: B) Salvador Dalí

Question: Which art form involves the use of needles and thread to create decorative designs on fabric?

A) Quilting

B) Origami

C) Collage

D) Calligraphy

Answer: A) Quilting

Question: The architectural style characterized by its pointed arches, ribbed vaults, and flying buttresses is known as:

A) Baroque

B) Gothic

C) Renaissance

D) Romanesque

Answer: B) Gothic

Question: Who is the author of the play "Romeo and Juliet," which has inspired numerous works of art?

A) William Shakespeare

B) Jane Austen

C) Charles Dickens

D) Mark Twain

Answer: A) William Shakespeare

Question: The technique of creating images by cutting and gluing various materials onto a surface is called:

A) Etching

B) Collage

C) Mosaic

D) Fresco

Answer: B) Collage

Question: Which famous artist is known for his series of paintings depicting water lilies?

A) Claude Monet

B) Georgia O'Keeffe

C) Jackson Pollock

D) Piet Mondrian

Answer: A) Claude Monet

Question: What is the traditional Japanese theater form that combines drama, music, and dance?

A) Kabuki

B) Noh

C) Bunraku

D) Taiko

Answer: B) Noh

Question: The art movement that sought to express the emotional and psychological states of the artist is known as:

A) Cubism

B) Expressionism

C) Impressionism

D) Realism

Answer: B) Expressionism

Question: Which artist is associated with the creation of "The Scream," a famous expressionist painting?

A) Edvard Munch

B) Gustav Klimt

C) Wassily Kandinsky

D) Henri Matisse

Answer: A) Edvard Munch

Question: In literature, what term refers to a play on words for humorous effect?

A) Irony

B) Metaphor

C) Pun

D) Simile

Answer: C) Pun

Question: Who is known for his innovative use of perspective in paintings such as "The Last Supper"?

A) Michelangelo

B) Leonardo da Vinci

C) Raphael

D) Titian

Answer: B) Leonardo da Vinci

Question: What type of art involves creating images on a surface by applying pressure to paper or another material?

A) Printmaking

B) Calligraphy

C) Sculpture

D) Ceramics

Answer: A) Printmaking

Question: The art movement that focused on depicting scenes of everyday life with accuracy and attention to detail is known as:

A) Romanticism

B) Realism

C) Classicism

D) Symbolism

Answer: B) Realism

Question: Who is the author of the famous play "The Cherry Orchard"?

A) Anton Chekhov

B) Henrik Ibsen

C) August Strindberg

D) Tennessee Williams

Answer: A) Anton Chekhov