Artists & Painters — Set 2
Famous People · कलाकार और चित्रकार · Questions 11–20 of 60
The 'Last Supper', a 15th-century mural representing the final meal of Jesus, was created by?
Correct Answer: C. Leonardo da Vinci
Leonardo da Vinci painted this large-scale work on the wall of the dining hall in the Convent of Santa Maria delle Grazie. It is celebrated for its use of perspective and psychological depth in the apostles' reactions. It remains one of the most reproduced religious paintings in the world.
Which painter is known for his signature style of using black bindis in large-scale contemporary artworks?
Correct Answer: C. Bharti Kher
Bharti Kher utilizes the traditional bindi as a building block for complex sculptures and paintings. Her work often addresses themes of identity, femininity, and animal motifs. She is one of India's most recognized contemporary artists on the global stage.
Who painted 'The Scream', an iconic image representing modern anxiety and human distress?
Correct Answer: D. Edvard Munch
Edvard Munch created several versions of this composition using different media like oil and pastel. The agonized face is often cited as a universal symbol of the human condition. Munch was a pioneer of the Expressionist movement in Norway.
Which Indian artist designed the original manuscript of the Constitution of India?
Correct Answer: C. Nandalal Bose
Nandalal Bose and his students at Kala Bhavana decorated each page of the Indian Constitution with traditional art. These illustrations depict the history of India from the ancient Vedic period to the freedom struggle. He was a prominent figure in the Santiniketan art movement.
Which Spanish artist is famous for the painting 'The Third of May 1808', depicting war atrocities?
Correct Answer: D. Francisco Goya
Francisco Goya painted this to commemorate Spanish resistance to Napoleon's armies during the Peninsular War. It is considered one of the first truly modern paintings due to its focus on the horrors of war. Goya served as a court painter to the Spanish Crown for many years.
S.H. Raza, a prominent member of the Progressive Artists' Group, is most famous for which geometric motif?
Correct Answer: C. Bindu (Dot)
Sayed Haider Raza spent most of his life in France but returned to Indian spiritual concepts like the Bindu in his later work. The Bindu represents the center of the universe and the source of all energy. He was awarded the Padma Vibhushan in 2013.
Which Dutch painter is known for his detailed domestic scenes and use of light, such as in 'Girl with a Pearl Earring'?
Correct Answer: D. Johannes Vermeer
Johannes Vermeer was a master of capturing the interplay of light and shadow in interior settings. He worked slowly and used expensive pigments like ultramarine for his delicate compositions. Only about 34 of his paintings are confirmed to exist today.
Which Indian sculptor and painter is known for massive outdoor sculptures like 'Santhal Family'?
Correct Answer: A. Ramkinkar Baij
Ramkinkar Baij was a pioneer of modern Indian sculpture who used unconventional materials like cement and laterite. His work at Santiniketan reflects the vitality of the local tribal communities and the natural environment. He is often called the father of modern Indian sculpture.
The 'School of Athens', a masterpiece of the High Renaissance depicting great philosophers, was painted by?
Correct Answer: C. Raphael
Raphael painted this fresco for the Vatican Palace, symbolizing the harmony between classical philosophy and theology. It features figures like Plato and Aristotle as central characters in the composition. Raphael is remembered for his clarity of form and ease of composition.
Which artist is considered the leading figure of the 'Pop Art' movement, famous for his 'Campbell's Soup Cans'?
Correct Answer: C. Andy Warhol
Andy Warhol explored the relationship between artistic expression, celebrity culture, and advertising in the 1960s. He used screen-printing techniques to mass-produce images of common consumer products. His studio in New York was famously known as 'The Factory'.