5 QUESTIONS
TIMER: 60 SECONDS PER QUESTION
Which of the following works is the painting, “Sugar Shack,” created by Ernie Barnes in 1976?
“Sugar Shack” is known as one of the most famous Black art paintings of all time. The piece is painted in a style classified as Black Romantic and is also featured on the cover of Marvin Gaye’s album, “I Want You.”
“Sugar Shack” is known as one of the most famous Black art paintings of all time. The piece is painted in a style classified as Black Romantic and is also featured on the cover of Marvin Gaye’s album, “I Want You.”
True or False: The Black Arts Movement primarily focused on abstract expressionism.
False. The Black Arts Movement celebrated Afrocentrism and focused on creating literature, theater and visual arts rooted in Black history and identity.
False. The Black Arts Movement celebrated Afrocentrism and focused on creating literature, theater and visual arts rooted in Black history and identity.
Which artist is known for their large-scale portraits celebrating Black identity and art history?
Kehinde Wiley is best known for creating heroic portraits of African Americans, placing them in the traditional settings of Old Master paintings. In 2018, he became the first African American artist to paint an official U.S. Presidential portrait.
Kehinde Wiley is best known for creating heroic portraits of African Americans, placing them in the traditional settings of Old Master paintings. In 2018, he became the first African American artist to paint an official U.S. Presidential portrait.
What is the name of the art style that Romare Bearden was known for, often using colorful compositions?
Romare Bearden’s signature technique was collage. He used clippings from magazines, painted papers, foil and posters to make work referred to as “patchwork cubism.”
Romare Bearden’s signature technique was collage. He used clippings from magazines, painted papers, foil and posters to make work referred to as “patchwork cubism.”
The African American community of Gee’s Bend has a tradition of making ______ with vibrant, century-old patterns.
Quilting in Gee's Bend, Alabama began in the 19th century, when enslaved women started making quilts from old clothing and seed bags, to keep their families warm. They passed their skills down through generations and there are still quilters in Gee’s Bend who are direct descendants.
Quilting in Gee's Bend, Alabama began in the 19th century, when enslaved women started making quilts from old clothing and seed bags, to keep their families warm. They passed their skills down through generations and there are still quilters in Gee’s Bend who are direct descendants.
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