Anh Do
Anh Do is not only an artist—he is also known for his career in which field of entertainment?
Comedy
What type of art does the Archibald Prize focus on?
Portraiture
Artist
The creator of the work. Think about their choices, intentions, experiences, and how their background influences their art.
Structural
The formal elements of art (line, colour, tone, shape, texture, composition, symbols, signs). How the artwork is organised and communicates visually.
Who painted the ceiling of the Sistine Chapel?
Michaelangelo
What is the name of Anh Do’s award-winning autobiography about his life as a refugee in Australia?
The Happiest Refugee
Where is the Archibald held?
AGNSW
Artwork
The actual piece of art (painting, sculpture, photo, installation, etc.), including its materials, techniques, and meaning.
Subjective
Personal feelings, emotions, imagination, and individual interpretation. How the artwork makes you feel.
What artistic movement is Pablo Picasso famous for co-founding?
Cubism
Anh Do became well-known as a painter through his television series where he paints portraits of famous Australians. What is the show called?
Anh’s Brush with Fame
The Archibald Prize is one of Australia’s most famous art awards. What year was it first awarded?
1921
World
The broader context: society, culture, politics, history, environment, and events that influence the artwork.
Cultural
Beliefs, traditions, social identity, politics, gender, class, race, and cultural meaning in art. How the artwork reflects society.
Which artist is famous for cutting off part of his own ear?
Vincent Van Gogh
What material does Anh Do mostly use for his portraits?
Paint/ Oil paint/ Modelling paste/ chefs palette knives.
Who invented the Archibald prize?
J. F. Archibald (Jules François Archibald)
Audience
The viewers of the artwork (both at the time it was made and today) and how people interpret and respond to it.
Postmodern
Challenges traditions, breaks rules, uses irony, parody, appropriation, and new ideas. Asks questions like: “Whose voice is missing?” and “How is power being challenged?”
Which Mexican artist is known for her self-portraits that often included symbolism about pain, identity, and heritage?
Frida Kahlo
Anh Do often paints people who are well-known in Australia. Give one example of a type of person he might paint.
Michael Clarke
In 1943, which famous Australian artist won the Archibald Prize with a controversial self-portrait that challenged the rules?
William Dobell
In the Conceptual Framework, which two relationships are being considered when we ask: “How does the artist’s intention compare to how the audience interprets the artwork?”
Artist, audience
Which Frame would you use if you were analysing how an artwork challenges traditional ideas, uses appropriation, or employs irony to make a statement — and why?
What is the name of the art movement that began in the 1960s, used bold images from advertising and popular culture, and included artists like Andy Warhol and Roy Lichtenstein?
Pop Art