For our group presentation on an Artist, we decided to choose Edgar Degas and Romare Bearden.
Degasc.1895-1900
Photograph attributed to his brother, René de Gas
Name: Hilaire-Germain-Edgar Degas
Born: Paris, France19 July 1834
Died: Paris, France27 September 1917
ABOUT THE ARTIST
Romare Howard Bearden was born on September 2, 1911, to (Richard) Howard and Bessye Bearden in Charlotte, North Carolina, and died in New York City on March 12, 1988, at the age of 76.
To see a Time Line of his life and work, please click here.
Just a reminder their is a quiz on what we have covered in class and you can find it below, this will help you for the mid-term.
1.) Where was Romare Howard Bearden Born?
A.) Atlanta, GA C.) Miami, FL
B.) Los Angeles, CA D.) Charlotte, NC
Answer is D
2.) When did he die and where?
A.) March 12, 1988 NYC C.) February 20, 2007 Hawaii
B.) October 3, 1987 Nigeria D.) November 11, 1954 GA
Answer is A
3.) What line of work did Bearden do in the mid 1930s-1960s?
A.) Psychiatrist C.) Scientist
B.) Social Worker D.) Web Designer
Answer is B
4.) Who did Bearden Marry in 1954?
A.) Kayla Carson C.) Nanette Rohan
B.) Olga Bon Fuotinbergan D.) Mary Rosalyn
Answer is C
5.) What was Bearden know for?
A.) His book C.) His big toe
B.) Cartoon series “Naruto” D.) Richly textured collages
Answer is D
6.) When was Edgar Degas born?
A.) Carrollton, GA C.) Egypt
B.) San Diego, CA D.) Paris, France
Answer is D
7.) What year did Degas earn his baccalaureate?
A.) 1845 C.) 1853
B.) 2001 D.) 1600
Answer is C
8.) What kind of enthusiast was Degas?
A.) Opera C.) Soccer
B.) Music D.) Football
Answer is A
9.) What two major influences did Degas assimilated into his mature style?
A.) Commercial and print work C.) Caricatures and stick figures
B.) English art and Japanese prints D.) Latin impressionism and flare
Answer is B
10.) What kind of material did Degas began to work in the mid-1870?
A.) Pastels C.) Air brushing
B.) Colors D.) Finger painting
Answer is A
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