Art History 101
Which painter wanted to be known as "the painter of sunflowers"?
Vincent Van Gogh
What year was the Weatherspoon Museum founded?
1941
This is the museum where CoWAM is based and hosts many of its events.
The Weatherspoon Art Museum
Founded in 1891 as a women’s college, UNCG was originally known by this name.
The State Normal and Industrial School
What country first introduced license plates?
France
Mary Cassatt, Claude Monet, and Auguste Renoir are often associated with which art movement of the 19th century?
Impressionism
How many works are in the Weatherspoon Art Museum’s permanent collection?
7,000
CoWAM is a student organization focused on engaging people with this subject.
Art
This person served as UNCG's founding president for over 30 years.
Charles Duncan McIver
Bees have 5 what?
Eyes
What art movement that began in Italy in the early 20th century aimed to capture in art the dynamism and energy of the modern world?
Futurism
The Weatherspoon Art Museum focuses mainly on these two types of art: modern and this type
Students who serve in leadership roles in CoWAM are expected to help the club run smoothly and support members. A simple word for this responsibility is…
Leadership
Representing UNCG’s school spirit, this Spartan mascot was introduced in 1967.
Spiro
What city is home to the first movie theater?
Pittsburgh
Which Italian word that means "like-dark" describes contrasts in work and was a favorite technique of Caravaggio for creating dimensionality and drama?
Chiaroscuro
This kind of printmaking from Japan made with carved blocks is part of a special Weatherspoon collection
Japanese Woodblock Prints
CoWAM often hosts events like artist talks, workshops, and creative activities. These events help students learn new things and grow in this area.
Professional Development
Now a coeducational university, UNCG officially admitted its first male undergraduates in this decade.
1960s
In Greek mythology, who fell in love with their reflection?
Narcissus
Italian Vincenzo Peruggia is a famous name in the history of art for stealing which iconic painting in 1911? One theory regarding his motivation for stealing the painting was that he wanted to return the painting to its country of origin.
Mona Lisa
The building that houses the Weatherspoon Art Museum is named after this couple.
Anne and Benjamin Cone
Beyond hosting events, CoWAM aims to connect students with artists and each other in meaningful ways. This phrase captures the combination of learning, creativity, and social connection students experience
Community Engagement
Located near the center of campus, this long-standing UNCG building is the oldest surviving classroom structure, built in 1908.
Foust Building
What is Thalassophobia the fear of?
The sea or sea travel