The Young Sabot Maker, by Henry Ossawa Tanner
  • 1. Who is the artist of 'The Young Sabot Maker'?
A) Henry Ossawa Tanner
B) Mary Cassatt
C) Thomas Eakins
D) Winslow Homer
  • 2. In what century was 'The Young Sabot Maker' created?
A) 20th century
B) 18th century
C) 19th century
D) 17th century
  • 3. What medium did Tanner primarily use for 'The Young Sabot Maker'?
A) Watercolor
B) Sculpture
C) Oil painting
D) Charcoal
  • 4. What are sabots?
A) Stone carvings
B) Metal tools
C) Leather boots
D) Wooden shoes
  • 5. Where did Tanner receive his artistic training?
A) Royal Academy of Arts
B) Bauhaus
C) Pennsylvania Academy of Fine Arts
D) École des Beaux-Arts
  • 6. What is notable about Henry Ossawa Tanner's background?
A) First African American artist with international acclaim
B) Wealthy aristocratic origins
C) Self-taught without formal training
D) Youngest painter of his time
  • 7. In which country did Tanner create many of his works, including 'The Young Sabot Maker'?
A) France
B) England
C) Italy
D) United States
  • 8. What is the overall mood conveyed in 'The Young Sabot Maker'?
A) Mysterious suspense
B) Angry protest
C) Joyful celebration
D) Quiet contemplation
  • 9. How does Tanner treat the subject matter in 'The Young Sabot Maker'?
A) With humor and satire
B) With abstract distortion
C) With political commentary
D) With dignity and respect
  • 10. What aspect of Tanner's style is evident in this work?
A) Attention to texture and detail
B) Geometric abstraction
C) Fast, visible brushstrokes
D) Bold, bright colors
  • 11. What was Tanner's father's profession?
A) Merchant
B) Teacher
C) Farmer
D) Bishop
  • 12. Which famous artist was one of Tanner's teachers?
A) Pablo Picasso
B) Claude Monet
C) Vincent van Gogh
D) Thomas Eakins
  • 13. What religious theme appears in many of Tanner's works?
A) Greek mythology
B) Eastern spirituality
C) Political allegory
D) Biblical scenes
  • 14. How does 'The Young Sabot Maker' reflect Tanner's artistic interests?
A) Abstract patterns
B) Wealthy aristocracy
C) Everyday life of working people
D) Military battles
  • 15. What year was 'The Young Sabot Maker' painted?
A) 1895
B) 1885
C) 1905
D) 1875
  • 16. How does Tanner handle color in this painting?
A) Vibrant, contrasting colors
B) Rainbow palette
C) Earthy, muted tones
D) Monochromatic scheme
  • 17. What is the composition's focal point?
A) Tools on the wall
B) The floor pattern
C) The young man's hands at work
D) A window in background
  • 18. How does Tanner depict the relationship between the figure and his environment?
A) Harmonious integration
B) Complete separation
C) Abstract representation
D) Conflict and tension
  • 19. What aspect of the painting shows Tanner's technical skill?
A) Complex perspective
B) Rendering of wood texture
C) Multiple figures
D) Architectural details
  • 20. What personal challenge did Tanner overcome in his career?
A) Family opposition
B) Racial discrimination
C) Financial ruin
D) Physical disability
  • 21. How does 'The Young Sabot Maker' compare to Tanner's religious works?
A) Larger in scale
B) More focused on daily life
C) More colorful
D) More abstract
  • 22. What legacy did Henry Ossawa Tanner leave?
A) Creator of new painting techniques
B) Founder of an art movement
C) Pioneer for African American artists
D) Art collector and patron
  • 23. What artistic movement is Henry Ossawa Tanner associated with?
A) Abstract Expressionism
B) Realism
C) Impressionism
D) Cubism
  • 24. What aspect of French rural life does this painting document?
A) Religious ceremonies
B) Agricultural practices
C) Market trading
D) Traditional craftsmanship
  • 25. What year was Henry Ossawa Tanner born?
A) 1879
B) 1869
C) 1859
D) 1849
  • 26. What artistic technique is evident in the painting's texture?
A) Digital manipulation
B) Pointillism
C) Collage
D) Visible brushstrokes
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