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