Art History

Question 1

Fauves

Answer 1

Early 20th century
Brilliant and explosive color to express the inequality of their subjects rather than how they appeared in nature. Henri Matisse

Question 2

Expressionism

Answer 2

Late 19th century too early 20th century
Emphasized the expression of the artists emotions through the use of strong color and suggested and symbolic imagery. Edvard Munch, Kathe Kollwitz

Question 3

Surrealism

Answer 3

1920s – 1940s

Dreams, fantasy and the subconscious served as inspiration for artist. Marc Chagall, Rene Magritte

Question 4

Harlem Renaissance

Answer 4

Early 20th century

Celebrated African – American life and tradition. Romare Bearden, Faith Ringgold

Question 5

Islamic art

Answer 5

Complex designs featuring patterns of intertwined lines and shapes. Tessellations

Question 6

Egyptian art

Answer 6

2500 BC – 300 BC
Images were made for practical use, for communication, or for religious purposes. Hieroglyphics was their picture alphabet