The Group Of Seven
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Questions and Answers
- 1.
Which one of the gentlemen listed below was NOT a member of the Group of Seven?
- A.
Arthur Lismer
- B.
J.E.H. MacDonald
- C.
Tom Thompson
- D.
Franz Johnston
Correct Answer
C. Tom ThompsonExplanation
Tom Thompson was not a member of the Group of Seven. The Group of Seven was a famous group of Canadian landscape painters, active from 1920 to 1933. The group consisted of Arthur Lismer, J.E.H. MacDonald, Franz Johnston, and other prominent Canadian artists. However, Tom Thompson, although a significant figure in Canadian art history, was not officially a member of the Group of Seven.Rate this question:
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- 2.
Which member of the Group of Seven paint war paintings in World War I?
- A.
A.Y. Jackson
- B.
Franz Johnston
- C.
Arthur Lismer
- D.
Franklin Carmichael
Correct Answer
A. A.Y. JacksonExplanation
A.Y. Jackson is the correct answer because he was a member of the Group of Seven and he painted war paintings during World War I.Rate this question:
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- 3.
The members of the Group of Seven met as employees of a T-Shirt printing company.
- A.
True
- B.
False
Correct Answer
B. FalseExplanation
The statement is false because the members of the Group of Seven did not meet as employees of a T-Shirt printing company. The Group of Seven refers to a group of Canadian landscape painters who formed in the early 20th century. They were not employees of a T-Shirt printing company, but rather a collective of artists who shared a common interest in capturing the Canadian landscape in their artwork.Rate this question:
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- 4.
Where can the Group of Seven's artwork be found now?
- A.
The Metropolitan Museum of Art
- B.
The Museum of Modern Art
- C.
The National Gallery of Canada
- D.
The National Gallery of Toronto
Correct Answer
C. The National Gallery of CanadaExplanation
The Group of Seven's artwork can be found at the National Gallery of Canada.Rate this question:
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- 5.
What year was the Group of Seven officially formed?
- A.
1919
- B.
1920
- C.
1997
- D.
1990
Correct Answer
A. 1919Explanation
In 1919, the Group of Seven was officially formed. This group of Canadian landscape painters, consisting of Franklin Carmichael, Lawren Harris, A. Y. Jackson, Frank Johnston, Arthur Lismer, J. E. H. MacDonald, and Frederick Varley, aimed to create a distinct Canadian art style. They believed in capturing the rugged and untouched beauty of the Canadian landscape, and their works had a significant impact on the development of Canadian art.Rate this question:
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