- 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) Georgia O'Keeffe
D) Vincent van Gogh
- 2. What was Georgia O'Keeffe's most famous artistic subject matter?
A) Ocean scenes
B) Flowers and bones
C) Abstract faces
D) City skylines
- 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) New Mexico
B) New York
C) Florida
D) California
- 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) MoMA
B) 291 Gallery
C) Whitney Museum
D) Guggenheim
- 7. Where was Georgia O'Keeffe born?
A) Wisconsin
B) Texas
C) New York
D) New Mexico
- 8. What institution did O'Keeffe attend for art education?
A) Parsons School of Design
B) Art Institute of Chicago
C) Yale University
D) Rhode Island School of Design
- 9. What was the title of O'Keeffe's famous painting of a cow's skull?
A) Cow's Skull: Red, White, and Blue
B) Animal Spirit
C) Southwestern Remains
D) Desert Bones
- 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) Clay sculpture
B) Photography
C) Watercolor
D) Charcoal drawing
- 12. Where did O'Keeffe teach art before becoming a full-time artist?
A) Boston
B) Chicago
C) San Francisco
D) Texas
- 13. What was the name of O'Keeffe's home in New Mexico?
A) Canyon House
B) Adobe Palace
C) Desert Rose
D) Ghost Ranch
- 14. What year did Georgia O'Keeffe die?
A) 2001
B) 1992
C) 1975
D) 1986
- 15. What museum is dedicated to O'Keeffe's work in Santa Fe?
A) Southwest Art Center
B) Modern Art Museum
C) American Artists Museum
D) Georgia O'Keeffe Museum
- 16. How did O'Keeffe respond to Freudian interpretations of her flower paintings?
A) She rejected them
B) She changed her style
C) She wrote about them
D) She embraced them
- 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) The O'Keeffe Story
B) Georgia's World
C) American Painter
D) Portrait of an Artist
- 19. What artistic training did O'Keeffe receive from Arthur Wesley Dow?
A) French impressionist techniques
B) Japanese composition principles
C) Renaissance painting methods
D) Abstract expressionism
- 20. What was Georgia O'Keeffe's primary artistic medium?
A) Sculpture
B) Painting
C) Photography
D) Printmaking
- 21. What architectural feature of her New Mexico home became a frequent subject?
A) The skylight
B) The staircase
C) The fireplace
D) The patio door
- 22. Who assisted O'Keeffe in her later years when her eyesight failed?
A) Ansel Adams
B) Georgia Engelhard
C) Andy Warhol
D) Juan Hamilton
- 23. What natural landmark near her New Mexico home inspired many paintings?
A) Pedernal Mountain
B) Carlsbad Caverns
C) Rocky Mountains
D) Grand Canyon
- 24. How old was O'Keeffe when she died?
A) 98
B) 89
C) 102
D) 95
- 25. When was Laurie Lisle's 'Portrait of an Artist' first published?
A) 1990
B) 1975
C) 1980
D) 1985
- 26. What architectural feature became a subject in O'Keeffe's New York paintings?
A) Skyscrapers
B) Subways
C) Bridges
D) Brownstones
- 27. How did Stieglitz first exhibit O'Keeffe's work?
A) With her full approval
B) After her death
C) Without her permission
D) As student work
- 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) Became commercial
B) Changed her style
C) Maintained artistic integrity
D) Stopped painting
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