- 1. Portrait of an Artist by Laurie Lisle is a compelling exploration of the life and work of the American painter and sculptor, David Park, whose influence on the modern art scene, particularly in the context of the San Francisco Bay Area, is both profound and enduring. Lisle delves deeply into Park's personal journey, examining not only his artistic evolution but also the intricate relationships he navigated with contemporaries such as Richard Diebenkorn and Elmer Bischoff. The narrative is rich with details of Park's experiences during pivotal moments in American history, including the Great Depression and World War II, which significantly shaped his perspective and artistic style. Through vivid descriptions and thoughtful analysis, Lisle illuminates Park's dedication to capturing the human experience, often through portraits that convey both vulnerability and strength. The book also addresses themes of struggle, creativity, and the quest for authenticity in art, making it not just a biography, but a meditation on what it means to be an artist in a rapidly changing world. With meticulous research and lyrical prose, Lisle paints a portrait of an artist that is as intricate and layered as Park's own work.
What artist is the subject of Laurie Lisle's biography?
A) Georgia O'Keeffe
B) Andy Warhol
C) Pablo Picasso
D) Vincent van Gogh
- 2. What was Georgia O'Keeffe's most famous artistic subject matter?
A) City skylines
B) Abstract faces
C) Ocean scenes
D) Flowers and bones
- 3. Who was Georgia O'Keeffe's famous photographer husband?
A) Ansel Adams
B) Alfred Stieglitz
C) Edward Steichen
D) Man Ray
- 4. Where did Georgia O'Keeffe spend her later years that greatly influenced her work?
A) California
B) New York
C) Florida
D) New Mexico
- 5. What art movement was Georgia O'Keeffe primarily associated with?
A) Impressionism
B) Cubism
C) Surrealism
D) American Modernism
- 6. What famous New York gallery exhibited O'Keeffe's early work?
A) 291 Gallery
B) MoMA
C) Guggenheim
D) Whitney Museum
- 7. Where was Georgia O'Keeffe born?
A) Texas
B) New Mexico
C) New York
D) Wisconsin
- 8. What institution did O'Keeffe attend for art education?
A) Art Institute of Chicago
B) Yale University
C) Parsons School of Design
D) Rhode Island School of Design
- 9. What was the title of O'Keeffe's famous painting of a cow's skull?
A) Southwestern Remains
B) Desert Bones
C) Cow's Skull: Red, White, and Blue
D) Animal Spirit
- 10. What health issue affected O'Keeffe's eyesight later in life?
A) Diabetes
B) Macular degeneration
C) Glaucoma
D) Cataracts
- 11. What medium did O'Keeffe work with when she could no longer paint?
A) Watercolor
B) Photography
C) Charcoal drawing
D) Clay sculpture
- 12. Where did O'Keeffe teach art before becoming a full-time artist?
A) Boston
B) Texas
C) San Francisco
D) Chicago
- 13. What was the name of O'Keeffe's home in New Mexico?
A) Canyon House
B) Adobe Palace
C) Ghost Ranch
D) Desert Rose
- 14. What year did Georgia O'Keeffe die?
A) 1975
B) 1992
C) 2001
D) 1986
- 15. What museum is dedicated to O'Keeffe's work in Santa Fe?
A) Georgia O'Keeffe Museum
B) Southwest Art Center
C) American Artists Museum
D) Modern Art Museum
- 16. How did O'Keeffe respond to Freudian interpretations of her flower paintings?
A) She rejected them
B) She embraced them
C) She changed her style
D) She wrote about them
- 17. What international location inspired O'Keeffe's work later in life?
A) Peru
B) Egypt
C) France
D) Japan
- 18. What was the title of Laurie Lisle's biography of O'Keeffe?
A) Georgia's World
B) Portrait of an Artist
C) American Painter
D) The O'Keeffe Story
- 19. What artistic training did O'Keeffe receive from Arthur Wesley Dow?
A) French impressionist techniques
B) Abstract expressionism
C) Japanese composition principles
D) Renaissance painting methods
- 20. What was Georgia O'Keeffe's primary artistic medium?
A) Printmaking
B) Photography
C) Painting
D) Sculpture
- 21. What architectural feature of her New Mexico home became a frequent subject?
A) The fireplace
B) The staircase
C) The patio door
D) The skylight
- 22. Who assisted O'Keeffe in her later years when her eyesight failed?
A) Ansel Adams
B) Juan Hamilton
C) Georgia Engelhard
D) Andy Warhol
- 23. What natural landmark near her New Mexico home inspired many paintings?
A) Pedernal Mountain
B) Grand Canyon
C) Carlsbad Caverns
D) Rocky Mountains
- 24. How old was O'Keeffe when she died?
A) 102
B) 95
C) 89
D) 98
- 25. When was Laurie Lisle's 'Portrait of an Artist' first published?
A) 1990
B) 1975
C) 1985
D) 1980
- 26. What architectural feature became a subject in O'Keeffe's New York paintings?
A) Subways
B) Skyscrapers
C) Bridges
D) Brownstones
- 27. How did Stieglitz first exhibit O'Keeffe's work?
A) Without her permission
B) As student work
C) With her full approval
D) After her death
- 28. What personal quality did Lisle emphasize in O'Keeffe's character?
A) Independence
B) Extroversion
C) Impulsiveness
D) Conformity
- 29. What was O'Keeffe's reaction to commercial success?
A) Became commercial
B) Changed her style
C) Maintained artistic integrity
D) Stopped painting
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