Do You Know About Basquiat? A Celebrity Quiz!
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Jean-Michel Basquiat (December 22, 1960 – August 12, 1988) was an American artist. He began as an obscure graffiti artist in New York City in the late 1970s and evolved into an acclaimed Neo-expressionist and Primitivist painter by the 1980s. Take this quiz to learn more about his life and art. You will find out the correct answers when you complete the quiz.
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In 1976, Basquiat and fellow street artist Al Diaz began creating graffiti in Lower Manhattan under what pseudonym?
- A.
BAAD
- B.
SAMO
- C.
DIBA
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B. SAMOExplanation
Basquiat and fellow street artist Al Diaz began creating graffiti in Lower Manhattan under the pseudonym "SAMO." This pseudonym allowed them to remain anonymous while leaving their mark on the city streets.Rate this question:
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- 2.
Basquiat appeared in a rock video called Rapture, performed by Blondie. What character did Basquiat play in the video?
- A.
Himself
- B.
A Dancer
- C.
A Night Club Disc Jockey
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C. A Night Club Disc JockeyExplanation
Watch the video here, and see Basquiat at about frame 1:55.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pHCdS7O248gRate this question:
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- 3.
Basquiat often painted in a particular expensive outfit and then would wear the paint-splattered ensembles to public appearances. Describe the type of clothing.
- A.
Armani suits
- B.
Tuxedos
- C.
Jos. A. Banks
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A. Armani suitsExplanation
Basquiat often painted in expensive Armani suits and would then wear the paint-splattered ensembles to public appearances. This suggests that Basquiat had a preference for high-end clothing and was not afraid to incorporate his artistic process into his personal style.Rate this question:
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- 4.
On February 10, 1985, Basquiat appeared on the cover of what magazine, in a feature entitled "New Art, New Money: The Marketing of an American Artist"?
- A.
The L Magazine
- B.
NY Arts Magazine
- C.
The New York Times
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C. The New York TimesExplanation
Basquiat appeared on the cover of The New York Times in a feature entitled "New Art, New Money: The Marketing of an American Artist" on February 10, 1985.Rate this question:
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- 5.
What is the name of this piece by Basquiat?
- A.
Fade to Black
- B.
Untitled (History of the Black People)
- C.
The Black Parade
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B. Untitled (History of the Black People)Explanation
The correct answer is "Untitled (History of the Black People)" because the question is asking for the name of the piece by Basquiat, and this option matches the given title.Rate this question:
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- 6.
For much of his work, Jean-Michel frequently used a certain book for visual reference. What book was it?
- A.
Gray's Anatomy
- B.
What is Gray?
- C.
The Picture of Gray
Correct Answer
A. Gray's AnatomyExplanation
Jean-Michel frequently used Gray's Anatomy as a visual reference for his work.Rate this question:
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