Chapter 1 Art Appreciation

1. Who are the artists behind the installation titled The Gates?

Vincent van Gogh

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Leonardo da Vinci

Pablo Picasso

Christo and Jeanne-Claude were a married couple who were known for their large-scale environmental art installations. The Gates was one of their most famous projects, consisting of 7,503 gates with free-flowing fabric panels in Central Park.

Explanation

Christo and Jeanne-Claude were a married couple who were known for their large-scale environmental art installations. The Gates was one of their most famous projects, consisting of 7,503 gates with free-flowing fabric panels in Central Park.

2. Complete the phrase: Ahearn and Torres. Pat..

In the middle.

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On the front.

Underneath.

The correct answer 'On the back' completes the phrase 'Ahearn and Torres. Pat..', indicating where Pat is located.

Explanation

The correct answer 'On the back' completes the phrase 'Ahearn and Torres. Pat..', indicating where Pat is located.

3. Which painting by Claude Monet depicts Gare St. Lazare?

Starry Night

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The Persistence of Memory

Girl with a Pearl Earring

Claude Monet painted 'La Gare Saint-Lazare' which portrays the interior of the Gare Saint-Lazare train station in Paris.

Explanation

Claude Monet painted 'La Gare Saint-Lazare' which portrays the interior of the Gare Saint-Lazare train station in Paris.

4. What is a Kwei?

Traditional dance in Brazil

Ancient Greek architectural column

Type of Japanese tea

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A Kwei is a unique type of coffin shaped like a cocoa pod which is used by the Ga people in Ghana for burial rituals and ceremonies.

Explanation

A Kwei is a unique type of coffin shaped like a cocoa pod which is used by the Ga people in Ghana for burial rituals and ceremonies.

5. Who painted the artwork titled 'Seated Bather'?

Van Gogh

Monet

Da Vinci

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The correct answer is Picasso, known for his distinctive style and contributions to the cubist movement.

Explanation

The correct answer is Picasso, known for his distinctive style and contributions to the cubist movement.

6. In the artwork of Jan van Eyck, which biblical figure is often depicted with a 'God' inscription?

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Jesus

Eve

Mary

Jan van Eyck, a renowned Flemish painter from the 15th century, frequently included Latin inscriptions in his artworks. In his famous piece 'The Ghent Altarpiece,' Adam is depicted with the inscription 'Adam. E vera prima parendi causa,' which translates to 'Adam. The true cause of obedience.'

Explanation

Jan van Eyck, a renowned Flemish painter from the 15th century, frequently included Latin inscriptions in his artworks. In his famous piece 'The Ghent Altarpiece,' Adam is depicted with the inscription 'Adam. E vera prima parendi causa,' which translates to 'Adam. The true cause of obedience.'

7. Where did artist Ana Mendieta create her famous Silueta works?

Spain

United States

Cuba

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Ana Mendieta, a Cuban American artist, created her Silueta works in Mexico as part of her earth-body art in the 1970s.

Explanation

Ana Mendieta, a Cuban American artist, created her Silueta works in Mexico as part of her earth-body art in the 1970s.

8. What is the title of John's famous artwork featuring three flags?

Red Flags

Triple Flags

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Flag Trio

John's famous artwork featuring three flags is titled 'Three Flags'.

Explanation

John's famous artwork featuring three flags is titled 'Three Flags'.

9. Who wrote the book 'Ringgold, God Bless America'?

J.K. Rowling

Harper Lee

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Mark Twain

Faith Ringgold is the author of the book 'Ringgold, God Bless America', which is a collection of her autobiographical writings.

Explanation

Faith Ringgold is the author of the book 'Ringgold, God Bless America', which is a collection of her autobiographical writings.

10. What is the subject of Andy Warhol's artwork titled 'Race Riot'?

Still life

Abstract expressionism

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Pop art

The correct answer is 'Racial violence' because Andy Warhol's 'Race Riot' series portrayed images of police dogs attacking civil rights protesters, highlighting racial tensions in America during the 1960s.

Explanation

The correct answer is 'Racial violence' because Andy Warhol's 'Race Riot' series portrayed images of police dogs attacking civil rights protesters, highlighting racial tensions in America during the 1960s.