Portuguese Tile Art - Test
- 1. Which century did Portuguese Tile Art become popular?
A) 10th
B) 18th
C) 15th
D) 20th
- 2. What material are Portuguese tiles typically made of?
A) Wood
B) Metal
C) Plastic
D) Ceramic
- 3. What is the traditional color scheme of Portuguese Tile Art?
A) Yellow and black
B) Red and green
C) Purple and orange
D) Blue and white
- 4. Which city in Portugal is famous for its tile-covered buildings?
A) Porto
B) Lisbon
C) Coimbra
D) Faro
- 5. Which famous Portuguese artist designed some azulejos in the São Bento railway station in Porto?
A) Leonardo da Vinci
B) Pablo Picasso
C) Vincent van Gogh
D) Jorge Colaço
- 6. What is the term for the individual tile pieces in Portuguese Tile Art?
A) Panel
B) Tessel
C) Bricklet
D) Azulejo
- 7. What is the purpose of the geometric patterns often found in Portuguese Tile Art?
A) To create optical illusions
B) To mimic other art forms
C) To tell historical stories
D) To symbolize nature
- 8. What does the word 'azulejo' mean in Portuguese?
A) Tile
B) Art
C) Pattern
D) Color
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