Calder
Van Gogh
Kollwitz
Klimt
Kahlo
100
What kind of art did Alexander Calder make?
Mobiles, stabiles
100
True or False: Van Gogh was very famous in his lifetime and sold many artworks
False: He wasn’t famous during his lifetime
He only sold one painting while alive.
100
What is Kollwitz first name?
Käthe
100
What was Klimt's first name?
Gustav
100
What kind of pets did Frida Kahlo have?
Monkeys, birds, hairless dogs, even a baby deer!
200
What does a mobile do?
It moves, pieces shift or rotate
200
Who was an important figure in Vincent's life?
His brother Theo, whom he wrote many letters to
200
Where was Kollwitz from?
Germany
200
Where was he from?
Austria
200
Where did Frida live?
Mexico, La Casa Azul
300
Black Beast
300
What was his style of painting called?
Impasto - a style of layering thick paint, creating texture and movement
300
What major themes did Kollwitz often show in her artwork?
Poverty, war, grief, and the struggles of everyday people
300
What art movement is Gustav Klimt most associated with?
Art Nouveau or The Vienna Secession
300
What major life changing event happened when Frida was 18 year old?
She was in a terrible bus accident/crash that left her in a full body cast for months
400
Mariposa
400
What country did he spend much of his time painting landscapes in?
Arles, France
400
What was this piece titled?
The Mothers
400
What does Art Nouveau mean?
New Art in french
400
Why did Frida paint herself with a visible mustache and unibrow?
She wanted to challenge beauty standards...I am perfect the way I am!
500
True or False: Calder earned a degree in mechanical engineering before becoming an artist
True
500
Where was Vincent when he painted Starry Night?
Saint-Rémy (Asylum)
Vincent van Gogh painted The Starry Night while staying in a mental health facility in France, inspired by the view from his window but not copying it exactly. Instead, he combined what he saw with his emotions and imagination to create a sky that feels full of movement and energy.
500
Why did Kollwitz’s make art, what did she want to raise awareness about?
She wanted her work to raise awareness and create empathy about social injustice and the effects of war, often advocating for peace.
500
Name two things that inspired Klimt to make his unique artwork style
His father was a gold engraver - gold leaf
He also visited Byzantine mosaics in Italy and was inspired by the sparkle and small decorative pieces
500
Who did Frida Kahlo marry?
Diego Rivera, another famous Mexican artist