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Painting, Famous Painters, and Art Trivia

This collection of painting and art trivia looks at the lesser known side of the lives of famous painters. The art trivia quizzes will test your knowledge of painting terminology and facts.
Art Trivia Quizzes
This collection of short, fun art trivia quizzes will tease and test your knowledge of famous painters, art history, and painting techniques. Why not give them a try? (There are between 10 and 15 questions in each.)
Which was the First Painting Van Gogh Sold?
Do you know which painting it was that Van Gogh sold during his lifetime?
What's the Fuss About the Guernica Painting by Picasso?
What size is the famous Guernica painting that Picasso did, and why is so much fuss made about it?
Did You Know This About Leonardo da Vinci?
Some intriguing facts and trivia about the life of the great artist, Leonardo da Vinci.
What's the Connection Between Rembrandt van Rijn and Hendrick Uylenburgh?
What's the connection between the artist Rembrandt van Rijn and the art dealer Hendrick Uylenburgh?
Picasso Nude Sold for $45 Million at Auction
In 1999 Picasso's "Nude in a Black Armchair" painting was sold at auction, reaching the fourth-highest price paid for his work at that time.

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