- 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) Pablo Picasso
B) Andy Warhol
C) Vincent van Gogh
D) Georgia O'Keeffe
- 2. What was Georgia O'Keeffe's most famous artistic subject matter?
A) Flowers and bones
B) Abstract faces
C) City skylines
D) Ocean scenes
- 3. Who was Georgia O'Keeffe's famous photographer husband?
A) Edward Steichen
B) Alfred Stieglitz
C) Ansel Adams
D) Man Ray
- 4. Where did Georgia O'Keeffe spend her later years that greatly influenced her work?
A) California
B) New Mexico
C) Florida
D) New York
- 5. What art movement was Georgia O'Keeffe primarily associated with?
A) American Modernism
B) Surrealism
C) Impressionism
D) Cubism
- 6. What famous New York gallery exhibited O'Keeffe's early work?
A) Whitney Museum
B) Guggenheim
C) 291 Gallery
D) MoMA
- 7. Where was Georgia O'Keeffe born?
A) New Mexico
B) Texas
C) Wisconsin
D) New York
- 8. What institution did O'Keeffe attend for art education?
A) Yale University
B) Rhode Island School of Design
C) Parsons School of Design
D) Art Institute of Chicago
- 9. What was the title of O'Keeffe's famous painting of a cow's skull?
A) Southwestern Remains
B) Animal Spirit
C) Cow's Skull: Red, White, and Blue
D) Desert Bones
- 10. What health issue affected O'Keeffe's eyesight later in life?
A) Cataracts
B) Diabetes
C) Macular degeneration
D) Glaucoma
- 11. What medium did O'Keeffe work with when she could no longer paint?
A) Photography
B) Watercolor
C) Clay sculpture
D) Charcoal drawing
- 12. Where did O'Keeffe teach art before becoming a full-time artist?
A) Boston
B) Texas
C) Chicago
D) San Francisco
- 13. What was the name of O'Keeffe's home in New Mexico?
A) Desert Rose
B) Canyon House
C) Adobe Palace
D) Ghost Ranch
- 14. What year did Georgia O'Keeffe die?
A) 1986
B) 1975
C) 1992
D) 2001
- 15. What museum is dedicated to O'Keeffe's work in Santa Fe?
A) American Artists Museum
B) Georgia O'Keeffe Museum
C) Modern Art Museum
D) Southwest Art Center
- 16. How did O'Keeffe respond to Freudian interpretations of her flower paintings?
A) She rejected them
B) She wrote about them
C) She embraced them
D) She changed her style
- 17. What international location inspired O'Keeffe's work later in life?
A) Egypt
B) Peru
C) France
D) Japan
- 18. What was the title of Laurie Lisle's biography of O'Keeffe?
A) American Painter
B) Portrait of an Artist
C) Georgia's World
D) The O'Keeffe Story
- 19. What artistic training did O'Keeffe receive from Arthur Wesley Dow?
A) French impressionist techniques
B) Renaissance painting methods
C) Japanese composition principles
D) Abstract expressionism
- 20. What was Georgia O'Keeffe's primary artistic medium?
A) Printmaking
B) Sculpture
C) Painting
D) Photography
- 21. What architectural feature of her New Mexico home became a frequent subject?
A) The staircase
B) The patio door
C) The fireplace
D) The skylight
- 22. Who assisted O'Keeffe in her later years when her eyesight failed?
A) Ansel Adams
B) Andy Warhol
C) Juan Hamilton
D) Georgia Engelhard
- 23. What natural landmark near her New Mexico home inspired many paintings?
A) Carlsbad Caverns
B) Grand Canyon
C) Pedernal Mountain
D) Rocky Mountains
- 24. How old was O'Keeffe when she died?
A) 98
B) 102
C) 89
D) 95
- 25. When was Laurie Lisle's 'Portrait of an Artist' first published?
A) 1985
B) 1980
C) 1990
D) 1975
- 26. What architectural feature became a subject in O'Keeffe's New York paintings?
A) Skyscrapers
B) Brownstones
C) Subways
D) Bridges
- 27. How did Stieglitz first exhibit O'Keeffe's work?
A) As student work
B) With her full approval
C) Without her permission
D) After her death
- 28. What personal quality did Lisle emphasize in O'Keeffe's character?
A) Conformity
B) Extroversion
C) Impulsiveness
D) Independence
- 29. What was O'Keeffe's reaction to commercial success?
A) Changed her style
B) Became commercial
C) Maintained artistic integrity
D) Stopped painting
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