It's true only 4 in 10 Americans are able to pass this art history quiz. Do you think you've got the artistic prowess to be one of the few? Take these 12 questions and find out!
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Frank Lloyd Wright is a famous American...
Writer
Architect
Painter
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The structure known as the coliseums is in what country?
Italy
France
Germany
Question 3/12
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Who is famous for painting huge close-ups of flowers?
Frieda Kahlo
Georgia O'Keefe
Andy Warhol
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How long did Leonardo da Vinci spend painting the Mona Lisa's lips?
Three months
5 Years
12 Years
Question 5/12
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The painting known as "The Banjo Lesson" was created by what famous artist?
Jackson Pollock
Claude Monet
Henry Ossawa Tanner
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What culture is credited with producing the first ceramics?
The Egyptians
The Japanese
The Italians
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The first example of cave painting was discovered in 1879. What country was it found in?
Greece
Spain
Ireland
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The term "collage" is derived from a French word meaning...
Many
Collect
Paste
Question 9/12
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How many paintings did Van Gogh sell in his lifetime?
Three
Two
One
Question 10/12
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In what country did the renaissance mainly occur?
Spain
United Kingdom
Italy
Question 11/12
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Who was noted to be the greatest self-portrait painter?
Van Gogh
Rembrandt
Da Vinci
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Who painted 'The Conversion of St. Paul'?
Lichtenstein
Michaelangelo
Caravaggio
Unfortunately, like many Americans you couldn't pass this art history quiz. While you may know the basics when it comes to art, you're far from an art history buff. Fret not, in taking this quiz you likely learned something new along the way.
C+, Art History Flop
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Right!
Based on the results of this quiz, it's clear that you're a bit of an art history buff! While you may not know everything there is to know about art history, you've got a better base knowledge than a majority of Americans. Keep up the good work!
B+, Art History Buff
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Based on the results of this quiz, you are a true art history expert! It's obvious that art is a true passion of yours. Not only do you know a great deal of art history, but we know we've only touched on a fraction of your knowledge with this quiz.
A+, Art History Expert
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1
Frank Lloyd Wright is a famous American...
Writer
Architect
Painter
2
The structure known as the coliseums is in what country?
Italy
France
Germany
3
Who is famous for painting huge close-ups of flowers?
Frieda Kahlo
Georgia O'Keefe
Andy Warhol
4
How long did Leonardo da Vinci spend painting the Mona Lisa's lips?
Three months
5 Years
12 Years
5
The painting known as "The Banjo Lesson" was created by what famous artist?
Jackson Pollock
Claude Monet
Henry Ossawa Tanner
6
What culture is credited with producing the first ceramics?
The Egyptians
The Japanese
The Italians
7
The first example of cave painting was discovered in 1879. What country was it found in?
Greece
Spain
Ireland
8
The term "collage" is derived from a French word meaning...
Many
Collect
Paste
9
How many paintings did Van Gogh sell in his lifetime?
Three
Two
One
10
In what country did the renaissance mainly occur?
Spain
United Kingdom
Italy
11
Who was noted to be the greatest self-portrait painter?
Van Gogh
Rembrandt
Da Vinci
12
Who painted 'The Conversion of St. Paul'?
Lichtenstein
Michaelangelo
Caravaggio
