This quiz addresses the requirements of the National Curriculum KS2 in Art and Design for children aged 7 to 11 in years 3 to 6. Specifically this quiz is aimed at the section dealing with knowing about great artists, craft makers and designers, and understanding the historical and cultural development of their art forms. It is the first of two quizzes focusing on famous historical artists, craft makers or great designers and their works..
Studying art and design is partly about learning new techniques like shading or colour mixing, and partly about learning about the development of art over the centuries. One aspect of this is the most famous historical artists whose works have shaped the art world.
How much do you know about the great artists, craft makers and designers of the past? Try this quiz and find out!
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Matisse loved colour and many of his works are vibrant and full of colours!
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O'Keeffe is sometimes called the 'Mother of American Modernism' for her style and influence
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His style was known as 'post-impressionism' as it came after this movement
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Kandinsky was a great artist famed for his use of vibrant colours
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Quant is one of the designers who took the credit for hot pants and mini skirts
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Westwood's designs were often over the top and very impractical!
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He also designed many famous logos for companies such as United Airlines
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His autobiography is called 'The Shoemaker of Dreams'!
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Famous clients include Victoria Beckham and Kim Kardashian
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He is most famous for improving the Gucci brand
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