Which of the following best describes Cubism?
Difficulty: Hard
About this MCQ
This Hard Literature and the Arts question asks: Which of the following best describes Cubism? The correct choice is B. An early twentieth-century art movement, pioneered by Pablo Picasso and Georges Braque, characterized by fragmented and geometric forms. Read the options below, commit to one, then use the explanation to see why that choice holds and why the others do not.
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- A. The Bengali poet and writer who became the first non-European to win the Nobel Prize in Literature
Why not A: “The Bengali poet and writer who became the first non-European to win the Nobel Prize in Literature” does not fit this question. The answer is An early twentieth-century art movement, pioneered by Pablo Picasso and Georges Braque, characterized by fragmented and geometric forms.
- B. An early twentieth-century art movement, pioneered by Pablo Picasso and Georges Braque, characterized by fragmented and geometric forms ✓
- C. The Italian Renaissance artist known for painting the ceiling of the Sistine Chapel and sculpting the statue of David
Why not C: “The Italian Renaissance artist known for painting the ceiling of the Sistine Chapel and sculpting the statue of David” does not fit this question. The answer is An early twentieth-century art movement, pioneered by Pablo Picasso and Georges Braque, characterized by fragmented and geometric forms.
- D. A long-necked stringed instrument originating in the Indian subcontinent, widely used in Hindustani classical music
Why not D: “A long-necked stringed instrument originating in the Indian subcontinent, widely used in Hindustani classical music” does not fit this question. The answer is An early twentieth-century art movement, pioneered by Pablo Picasso and Georges Braque, characterized by fragmented and geometric forms.
Correct answer
B. An early twentieth-century art movement, pioneered by Pablo Picasso and Georges Braque, characterized by fragmented and geometric forms
Explanation
An early twentieth-century art movement pioneered by Pablo Picasso and Georges Braque characterized by fragmented and geometric forms is the term that matches Which of the following best describes Cubism option B Option A The Bengali poet and writer who became the first non-European to win the Nobel Prize in Literature does not fit this question Option C The Italian Renaissance artist known for painting the ceiling of the Sistine Chapel and sculpting the statue of David does not fit this question Option D A long-necked stringed instrument originating in the Indian subcontinent widely used in Hindustani classical music does not fit this question For this Literature and the Arts.
Source: General Knowledge Official Reference Guide
Tags: FPSC, PPSC, General Knowledge, NTS, Literature and the Arts
Submitted by: MCQsHub Editorial
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