by Karmen Spurgeon
Step into the dreamlike world of Surrealism, where reality intertwines with the fantastical, and the unconscious mind takes center stage. This quiz will take you on a journey through the key figures, iconic works, and revolutionary ideas that defined this avant-garde movement. Whether you’re an art enthusiast or a curious learner, get ready to test your knowledge and uncover the mysteries of Surrealism.
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Surrealism Quiz Questions Overview
1. Who is considered the father of Surrealism?
Salvador Dalí
André Breton
René Magritte
Max Ernst
2. Which painting by Salvador Dalí features melting clocks?
The Elephants
The Persistence of Memory
Swans Reflecting Elephants
The Sacrament of the Last Supper
3. Which Surrealist artist is known for his paintings of bowler-hatted men and floating apples?
René Magritte
Joan Miró
Man Ray
Max Ernst
4. What was the title of the first Surrealist Manifesto, published in 1924?
Surrealist Revolution
Surrealism and Painting
Manifesto of Surrealism
Surrealist Manifesto
5. Which technique, involving the creation of art without conscious thought, was popular among Surrealists?
Automatism
Cubism
Pointillism
Frottage
6. Which Surrealist artist created the iconic sculpture ‘Lobster Telephone’?
Salvador Dalí
Max Ernst
Joan Miró
René Magritte
7. Which Surrealist artist is known for his dreamlike landscapes and use of biomorphic forms?
Joan Miró
René Magritte
Max Ernst
Man Ray
8. Which Surrealist artwork features a pipe with the caption ‘Ceci n’est pas une pipe’?
The Treachery of Images
The Lovers
Time Transfixed
Golconda
9. What was the main goal of the Surrealist movement?
To depict realistic scenes
To explore the unconscious mind
To promote political ideologies
To revive classical art forms
10. Which Surrealist artist is known for his photographs and photograms?
Man Ray
Max Ernst
Joan Miró
René Magritte
11. Which Surrealist artist created the painting ‘The Elephants’?
Salvador Dalí
René Magritte
Max Ernst
Joan Miró
12. Which Surrealist artist is known for his ‘Exquisite Corpse’ drawings?
André Breton
Salvador Dalí
Max Ernst
Joan Miró
13. Which Surrealist artist created the painting ‘The Lovers’?
René Magritte
Salvador Dalí
Max Ernst
Joan Miró
14. Which Surrealist artist is known for his ‘Birds in an Aquarium’ painting?
Max Ernst
Salvador Dalí
René Magritte
Joan Miró
15. Which Surrealist artist created the ‘Object (Le Déjeuner en fourrure)’?
Meret Oppenheim
Salvador Dalí
René Magritte
Max Ernst
16. Which Surrealist artist created the painting ‘Swans Reflecting Elephants’?
Salvador Dalí
René Magritte
Max Ernst
Joan Miró
17. Which Surrealist artist created the ‘The Elephant Celebes’?
Max Ernst
Salvador Dalí
René Magritte
Joan Miró
18. Which Surrealist artist created the painting ‘The Harlequin’s Carnival’?
Joan Miró
Salvador Dalí
René Magritte
Max Ernst
19. Which Surrealist artist is known for his ‘The Elephant Celebes’?
Max Ernst
Salvador Dalí
René Magritte
Joan Miró
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