Installation Art Quiz Test your knowledge on the unique genre of installation art with these 12 intriguing questions. remus2009 published on April 07 Stacked 1/12 Who is considered the pioneer of installation art? Marcel Duchamp Joseph Beuys Pablo Picasso Yayoi Kusama 2/12 Which artist created 'The Floating Piers' installation in Italy? Christo and Jeanne-Claude Anish Kapoor Ai Weiwei Damien Hirst 3/12 What do artists use to create temporary installations in natural settings? Concrete Paint Natural materials Metal 4/12 Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of installation art? Interactive Permanent Site-specific Ephemeral 5/12 What country is known for its 'Cherry Blossom' rooms by Yayoi Kusama? Japan France United States Italy 6/12 Which artist created 'The Gates' installation in Central Park, New York City? Banksy Yoko Ono Christo and Jeanne-Claude Keith Haring 7/12 What is the main difference between traditional sculpture and installation art? Sculpture uses paint, while installation art does not Sculpture is limited to galleries, while installation art can be anywhere Sculpture is often on a smaller scale, while installation art is often large and immersive Sculpture is always made of metal, while installation art can be made of any material 8/12 What role does the viewer play in installation art? Passive observer Active participant Documenter Critic 9/12 Which artist is known for his 'Infinity Rooms' installations? Damien Hirst Takashi Murakami James Turrell Yayoi Kusama 10/12 What is the purpose of many installation art pieces? To sell for profit To challenge traditional notions of art To be easily replicated To blend in with the environment 11/12 What does the term 'ephemeral' mean in relation to installation art? Designed to last forever Made of synthetic materials Temporary or short-lived Created without a theme 12/12 Which artist famous for her large-scale installations uses light as a primary medium? Anish Kapoor Olafur Eliasson Banksy Yoko Ono