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About This Quiz
For the purpose of this art lovers' quiz, we've decided to do things a little differently. It's easy to look at a painting and to name the artist, but can you do it the other way around? Can you look at an artist then identify one of their most famous pieces?
Out of 40 artists, we think you'll be able to choose their work without a problem. Whether you have a degree in art history or you simply like to haunt the local gallery, selecting the painting that belongs to the artist's photo will give you a brand new way to look at art! From artists like Georgia O'Keefe to inventors like Leonardo da Vinci, the art world was as full of characters as it is of colorful and thought-provoking work.
If you get stuck while looking at an artist, we have given you a hint, and you should feel good about using them. Artists are always changing their appearance, and it might not be a surprise to be a little confused about the version of them that you see. How well do you think you'll do on this quiz? We think you'll be a master by the time you're done!
Wiki Commons by Neitram
He led the Post Impressionism movement, but can you identify one of his pieces?
"The Broken Column"
"The Dream"
"The Bathers"
Painted in 1898, "The Bathers" remains one of Paul Cezanne's most beloved works. Cezanne's belief that "a work of art that did not begin as emotion is not a work of art" led him to break new ground in the late 19th century. He is often credited with paving the way for many 20th century movements.
"The Absinthe Drinker"
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This Swiss artist produced over 10,000 pieces in his lifetime—which one of these did he create?
"Starry Night"
"Girl with a Pearl Earring"
"Fish Magic"
Born in 1879, Paul Klee took inspiration from the impressionists, the surrealists, and the cubists. With pieces varying from the shape-oriented "Fish Magic" to more complex pieces like "A Young Lady's Adventures," Klee painted until his death in 1940. Although most know him as an artist, he was also an accomplished musician.
"American Gothic"
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He was a Spanish artist who preferred living in France—can you correctly name one of his most famous works?
"The Old Guitarist"
Pablo Picasso was known for both his skill in several mediums and his eccentricity. Borrowing from many art movements including Surrealism and Post Impressionism, Picasso's style set him apart and made him the daredevil of the time.
"American Gothic"
"Lady with an Ermine"
"The Potato Eaters"
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Wiki Commons by John Deakin
Which painting did this ancestor of a former Attorney General and English philosopher create?
"Three Studies for Figures at the Base of the Crucifixion"
Named after his famous ancestor, Francis Bacon was known for his challenging and confrontational subject matter. Heavily influenced by the surrealist movement, Bacon's depiction of humans is not your average portrayal. In this painting, "Three Studies for Figures at the Base of the Crucifixion," he has given three examples of his unique style.
"The Persistence of Time"
"The Scream"
"The Kiss"
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Wiki Commons by Guillermo Kahlo
Can you correctly choose this Mexican folk artist's painting from this list?
"The Birth of Venus"
"The Old Guitarist"
"The Sleeping Gypsy"
"The Two Fridas"
Frida Kahlo may have had a litany of physical problems, but she did not let that stop her from painting some of the most easily recognizable paintings in an art gallery. Borrowing from both surrealism and Mexican folk art, she was known for her intimate and thought-provoking portraits.
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He is considered one of the founders of the French Impressionist movement—are you able to choose his painting from this list?
"A Sunday Afternoon on The Island of La Grande Jatte"
"The Son of Man"
"The Water Lily Pond"
Although Claude Monet was well-known for destroying many of his pieces, he still managed to unleash an impressive 2,500 of them on the world. As an impressionist, Monet broke away from earlier, more realistic styles. Instead, he preferred to paint with looser strokes and more interpretive forms.
"Sleeping Venus"
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Do you know which of these paintings belongs to this cat-loving artist?
"The Kiss"
Although Gustav Klimt was known for his love of both cats and women, he was known as an introvert. Many of his art nouveau style paintings, such as "The Kiss," depict the female form and they are believed to be inspired by his long-time companion Emilie Louise Floge.
"Water Lillies"
"The Night Watch"
"Whistler's Mother"
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Wiki Commons by Man Ray
This artist was known for his "readymade" art, but can you choose his most famous work?
"Last Supper"
"Nude Descending a Staircase No. 2"
Born in France during 1887, Marcel Duchamp was a writer, a chess player, and a rule-bending artist. When he unveiled "Nude Descending a Staircase No. 2," it was originally rejected for appearing too much like the work of the Futurist movement. These days, you can see at the Philadelphia Museum of Art.
"Blue Nudes"
"Girl Before a Mirror"
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His middle name might have been Harmenszoon, but he is considered a master. Which of these paintings belongs to him?
"Hope"
"Sunflowers"
"The Night Watch"
Rembrandt Harmenszoon Van Rijn is considered the most important artist in Dutch history. His style was highly criticized for lacking depth perception at the time, but his work has earned him as spot as one of the world's best artists. "The Night Watch" shows his ability to showcase both light and shadow.
"The Bather"
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He is still considered the godfather of pop art—which of these paintings did he create?
"Irises"
"Composition II in Red, Blue, and Yellow"
"The Peacock Room"
"Marilyn Diptych"
New York artist Andy Warhol is a multi-media artist that began the Pop Art movement in the late 1950s. Although he was known for his sculptures, films, and prints, 1964's "Shot Marilyn" is one of his best-known and well-loved paintings.
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Wiki Commons by Alvin Langdon Coburn
Although he was also a printmaker, he was best known for his paintings. Which of these paintings helped make him famous?
"Mona Lisa"
"Head of a Woman"
"Portrait of Madame X"
"Woman with a Hat"
A friend of Pablo Picasso, Henri Matisse ran a Paris art school between 1908 and 1911—where he taught other artists about his bold sense of color and flow. Also a sculpture and printmaker, his paintings proved to be more popular and lucrative. Recently, one painting sold for over $20 million dollars.
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Wiki Commons by Victor Morin
Which of these painting was created by this legendary artist?
"Sunflowers"
It is nearly impossible to mention famous artists without mentioning Vincent Van Gogh. Throughout his poverty-stricken life, Van Gogh rarely sold a painting. Now, he is one of the world's best-loved artists. If you want to see his work today, you will have to visit his museum in Amsterdam.
"Water Lilies"
"The Sleeping Gypsy"
"The Raft of Medusa"
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One of this artist's paintings sold for $140 million—can you choose the name of one of the others from this list?
"The Painter of Sunflowers"
"Almond Blossoms"
"The Shepherdess"
"Mural"
Born in Wyoming in 1912, Jackson Pollack became one of the best-known artists in the abstract expressionist movement. His unique method of painting did not require an easel. In fact, Paul Jackson Pollack preferred to put his canvas on the floor so that he could drizzle or drip paint from above.
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Wiki Commons by Alphonse Mucha
He may have had 10 children, but painting was his first love. Can you choose the correct name of one of his works?
"Two Tahitian Women"
Paris born Paul Gauguin was a member of the French post-impressionists, but he spent a great deal of his life in the Polynesian Islands. Known as a bit of an odd person, Gauguin refused to clean his paint palette or throw away an unwanted canvas.
"The Raft of Medusa"
"The Garden of Earthly Delight"
"My Nurse and I"
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This artist's graffiti tag was SAMO—which of these paintings did he paint?
"The Scream"
"A Few Small Nips"
"Jewess with Oranges"
"Riding with Death"
Jean-Michel Basquiat began his career as part of a pair of graffiti artists who brightened up New York City's blank walls. As a solo artist, he used his love of history and culture to fill his canvases. Unlike many artists, Basquait spent his entire life in one place.
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He was expelled from art school twice, but he became famous with paintings like which one?
"The Kiss"
"The Persistence of Time"
Salvador Dali may have taken the title of the Father of Surrealism, but the Surrealists didn't like him at all. Known for his reality-bending paintings and sculptures, Dali's personality was outlandish. Although many assume that he abused drugs, he never went near a substance.
"Cafe Terrace at Night"
"Impression Sunrise"
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This artist created until her last breath—which of these paintings is one of her best known?
"In Summer"
"Black Iris"
Sometimes called the Mother of American modernism, Georgia O'Keefe is well-known for her desert landscapes and her close-up versions of flower paintings. Unlike most artists, O'Keefe's favorite place to paint was not in her studio—she actually preferred to paint in her car!
"Henry Ford Hospital"
"The PInk Peach Tree"
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This Norwegian artist was a disappointment to his father, but a delight to the art world. Which of these paintings did he create?
"The Son of Man"
"Olympia"
"The Scream"
After losing his mother at the age of five, Edvard Munch was raised by his controlling and authoritative father. Although his early pieces were described as a "travesty of art," he developed his own style and sold over 680 paintings in his lifetime.
"Reclining Nude"
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Wiki Commons by Lothar Wolleh
Which Dada artist's painting do you see listed here?
"The Persistence of Time"
"Mona Lisa"
"Solidity of Fog"
"As You Like It"
Man Ray studied painting in New York in 1908, but he became best known as a photographer. Borrowing from Surrealism and Dada, Man Ray's strange style raised more than a few eyebrows. Despite his multi-media success, he still considered himself a painter.
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Leaving the law field and pursuing art was a good move for this artist. Do you know which of these paintings he can claim?
"The Ambassadors"
"Primavera"
"Mona Lisa"
"Composition VII"
Once a teacher and once a lawyer, Wassily Kandinsky turned down a few opportunities to pursue art. With his philosophical approach to painting, he tried to portray the best in color, movement, and sound. He credits painters like Claude Monet for inspiring his work.
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He was responsible for the mural movement in Mexico—can you correctly choose the title of his painting?
"The Son of Man"
"Man at The Crossroads"
Also known as the husband of Frida Kahlo, Diego Riviera started drawing before the age of five. By the age of 10, he was attending an art school in Mexico City. In 2016, one of Diego Riviera's paintings sold for more than 15 million dollars.
"Guernica"
"The School of Athens"
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She considered Edgar Degas her best friend—which of these paintings belong to her?
"Nighthawks"
"The Birth of Venus"
"Broadway Boogie Woogie"
"The Child's Bath"
Mary Cassatt was born in Pennsylvania, but she spent the majority of her childhood in France. She did not begin formal training as a painter until 1861, and it drove her to return to Paris in her later years.
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Wiki Commons by Daniele da Volterra
Which Sistine Chapel artist's painting do you see listed here?
"The Entombment"
Although Michelangelo was not the first person chosen to paint the epic Sistine Chapel, he completed the task all alone. Despite his prowess as an artist, inventor, and scientist, he was known to enjoy provoking others.
"The Last Supper"
"Wanderer Above the Sea"
"Campbell's Soup Cans"
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As the son of a watchmaker and a goldsmith, he was a natural born artist. Are you able to accurately choose his painting?
"The Birth of Day"
Before even entering middle school, Joan Miro was enrolled in drawing classes. After moving from his native Barcelona in the 1920s, he became a great friend of Pablo Picasso. He is considered one of the front runners of the modern art movement.
"Reclining Nude"
"The School of Athens"
"The Sleeping Gypsy"
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This artist loved painting trees before moving on to his famous style. Which of these pieces belongs to him?
"The Bather"
"Composition II in Red, Blue, and Yellow"
Piet Mondrian, or Pieter Cornelius Mondriaan, was an art teacher that loved painting realistic scenes early in his career. Infusing his philosophies about light and darkness in his more modern pieces, Mondrian coined the term Neoplasticism to describe his own style.
"Girl Before the Mirror"
"In Summer"
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Which of these paintings belongs to this artist who was known for his speed?
"La Promenade"
"The Umbrellas"
Pierre-Auguste Renoir began his life as a singer, but his family could not afford the lessons. To help out, he took a job at a porcelain factory in Paris and was quickly noticed for his talent. He was also known for being able to complete portraits in under an hour!
"Flag"
"The Child's Bath"
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Can you choose the painting created by this Ohio State University alumni?
"Girl with Hair Ribbon"
Although he claimed that "I like to pretend my art has nothing to do with me," Roy Lichtenstein grew to become one of the leading sellers in the Pop art movement. In his lifetime, he only created 60 paintings, but he was a true competitor for artists like Andy Warhol.
"Hotel Lobby"
"Nighthawks"
"Without Hope"
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He is credited with creating "colorfield painting." Which of these pieces did he make?
"Orange and Yellow"
Born in Latvia as Markus Yakovlevich Rothkowitz, Mark Rothko refused to associate himself with any particular art movement. As a Yale University graduate, Rothko challenged the art world with his philosophical approach. He also feared that his paintings would only be seen as hotel decoration.
"The Absinthe Drinker"
"The Peacock Room"
"The Blue Horse"
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Which of these was made by this artist who painted over 300 covers for 'The Saturday Evening Post'?
"La Promenade"
"The Runaway"
Because he was underweight, Norman Rockwell was rejected from the United States Navy the first time he tried. Painting professionally since the age of 14, Rockwell loved to portray little slices of American life.
"Girl with Peaches"
"Bedroom in Aries"
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As well as being a painter, he was an AIDS activist. Can you pick the painting that belongs to him?
"Campbell's Soup Cans"
"Crack is Whack"
Contemporary artist Keith Haring began his career as a chalk artist after moving to New York City. With his philosophy that everyone should be able to afford art, Haring created prints and t-shirts for fans to purchase at a minimal price. He also holds the world's record for the largest jigsaw painting puzzle.
"The Scream"
"Girl with Hair Bow"
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No one knows his real name, but do you know which of these he painted?
"The Painter of Sunflowers"
"The Yellow House"
"Without Hope"
"Balloon Girl"
Although one of the more famous modern artists, Banksy has successfully kept his real identity a secret from the public. Originally a street artist, Banksy has come to delight the art world with his important statements. In 2018, a Banksy original was sold at auction for over $1.1 million and shredded instantly after the gavel fell.
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Can you identify this a piece of this artist's work from the list below?
"The Pink Peach Tree"
"The Dancing Class"
In addition to being a painter, Edgar Degas was also a sculptor, printmaker, and draftsman. Most famous for his depictions of dancers in the studio, Degas is known as one of the fathers of French impressionism.
"Le Chahut"
"Boy with a Crow"
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He had a spotty style known as Pointillism—which of these paintings did he create?
"McSorley's Bar"
"A Starry Night"
"Le Chahut"
Georges Serat had a unique style of painting. Before pixels were invented, Serat employed a technique called Pointillism which used a series of dots to complete the pictures. His ability to work large scale with this technique earned him the nickname "Serat the Dot."
"Blue Nude"
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This artist was a leading member of the Futurist movement—which of these paintings can he claim?
"The Dream"
"The Son of Man"
"Olive Trees"
"The City Rises"
In the early 1900s, a small group of artists including Umberto Boccioni form a group known as The Futurists. Obsessed with movement and change, the Futurists created some of the most challenging art work of the time.
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His father was his painting teacher—which of these is one of his paintings?
"The School of Athens"
Raphael was taught to paint for an early age and he was always like for his pleasant demeanor. Although he lost his parents at a young age, he began to apprentice in 1500. He considered Da Vinci to be his biggest influence.
"Mona Lisa"
"The Potato Eaters"
"My Grandparents"
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Wiki Commons by Francesco Melzi
Do you know which famous painting this artist created?
"Kindred Spirits"
"The Herring Net"
"Mona Lisa"
Leonardo da Vinci was more than just an artist. He was also a scientist, an inventor, and a philosopher. Recognized as one of the world's most talented people, his work is classified into the Italian Renaissance and High Renaissance movements.
"Eight Elvises"
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Which painting was created by this native New Yorker?
"The Boating Party"
"Blue Poles"
"Whaam!"
"Nighthawks"
Edward Hopper might have been most known for his oil paintings, but he also enjoyed working with watercolors. Trained as an illustrator, Hopper's work grew up in a small town not far from the Hudson River.
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She started painting at age 12, but grew to thrive in the Art Deco world—which of these paintings belongs to her?
"Young Lady with Gloves"
At the end of her life, artist Tamara de Lempicka had her ashes scattered over a volcano. Best known for her Art Deco portraits of women, she was also known for her wild side. She was born in Poland but later lived in Mexico.
"Black Iris"
"Irises"
"Water Lilies"
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Being awarded the Presidential Medal of Freedom was only one feather is this artist's cap—can you choose his painting?
"Christina's World"
"American Gothic"
"Three Flags"
Jasper Johns is an American painter who is currently 88 years old. Born in the south, Johns later moved to New York City to pursue his artistic career. To this day, Johns still cites Marcel Duchamp as his major influence.
"Paul Revere"
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Do you know the name of this Belgian artist's painting?
"The Lovers"
Rene Magritte is a Belgian born artist who had a rough start in life. After the suicide of his mother, he wanted to paint but he needed to raise fund to become an artist. As a master forger, Magritte's style came from many different movements.
"The Birth of Venus"
"Cafe Terrace at Night"
"Whistler's Mother"
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