Laura Wheeler Waring

Question 1

True or False: Waring painted portraits of famous African Americans like Marian Anderson and W.E.B. Du Bois.

Accepted Answer

True

Question 2

True or False:Laura was inspired by European artists she studied while in Paris.

Accepted Answer

True

Question 3

Where was Laura Wheeler Waring born?

Accepted Answer

B) Hartford, CT

Question 4

True or False: Waring was one of the first African American women to have her work displayed at the Smithsonian.

Accepted Answer

True

Question 5

What art technique did Laura use to capture different shades of brown in her portraits?

Accepted Answer

Blending and layering colors

Question 6

One of Laura Wheeler Waring’s most famous portraits is of which singer?

Accepted Answer

Marian Anderson

Question 7

Which cultural movement that celebrated African American culture, art, and literature influenced Laura’s work?

Accepted Answer

The Artistic Revolution, The Harlem Renaissance

Question 8

True or False:Laura Wheeler Waring used only one shade of brown for skin tones in her portraits.

Accepted Answer

False

Question 9

Laura Wheeler Waring was best known for painting what?

Accepted Answer

Still life paintings

Question 10

Laura Wheeler Waring’s portraits often depicted African American ______ and ______.

Accepted Answer

Leaders and artists

Question 11

Laura Wheeler Waring attended which university to study art?

Accepted Answer

Pennsylvania Academy of the Fine Arts

Question 12

Laura Wheeler Waring studied art in which country?

Accepted Answer

France

Question 13

True or False:Laura’s artwork was only recognized after she passed away.

Accepted Answer

False

Question 14

Which famous museum displayed Laura Wheeler Waring’s portraits?

Accepted Answer

The Art Institute of Chicago

Question 15

Why did Laura Wheeler Waring believe it was important to paint African Americans?

Accepted Answer

She thought their contributions and beauty were overlooked in art.

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