What was suspicious about this artist's death? (There are multiple correct answers).

Unusual injuries suggesting foul play., The artist was known as having strong canoe skills and was a park ranger., Reports of an argument in the days before the disappearance.

This artist moved to New York City to find acceptance. Why was his art not accepted in Canada?

People did not like completely abstract styles and preferred landscapes.

What is a commercial artist?

An artist who is commissioned to do specific works.

How can we tell this is a wealthy family?

The family is engaged in leisure activities such as reading.

Who are the two main figures represented in the front of the painting?

One representing the country of France and one First Nations people.

Three related paintings or panels intended to be displayed together.

What is the definition of Romantic Style?

A style of art that conveys emotion through soft, but dramatic lighting.

What is the impasto painting technique?

Using a palette knife to create thick chunks of paint.

What are the three main causes of damage to an artwork?

Humidity, temperature, and sunlight.

This artist is very mathematical. How do we see this in the work?

The sign showing where collision will happen, and accuracy in perspective.

What is portrait painting?

Painting that captures the likeness of a person or persons.

What is the definition of surrealism?

A style of work that has dreamlike and fantasy scenes.

How does this show a universal figure?

A figure with the face obscured so it appeals to many people.

What was the message the artist was trying to make when creating this work?

An commentary on environmental issues.

What is being portrayed in this artwork?

A teacher pleading her case to the school trustees.

What is the definition of colour field painting?

Art emphasizing the use of colour and colours' relationships.

What is a universal figure?

A figure where the face is obscured so the viewer can use their imagination

This is an example of high realism. What is high realism?

Art that is more perfect that reality. Objects are super smooth.

What does it mean to be a regional painter?

An artist that creates artwork the area where they live and work.

How are we able to know that this person is willing, but unable to find work?

The hands are are strong and able to work, but sitting idle.

Why do some consider this artwork to not be complete?

Certain elements appear unfinished + was the last painting made by artist.

What is genre painting?

A style of painting that depicts scenes of everyday life.

What was the Cold War?

A period of political and economic competition between the USA and USSR.

How did the artist create a focal point (also known as the principle of art emphasis)?

Using placement, leading lines, and using contrasting colour and tone.

Art that uses existing objects or materials and repurposes them.

This looks like a charming scene of a family reunion. But, then we see signs of doom and gloom. What are they?

The mushroom cloud, burnt fields, and person on the tree.

What is a freelance artist?

An artist who creates whatever they like and offer it for sale.

What is non-objective art?

Art that only features non representational objects.

What is abstract expressionism?

A art movement that emphasized emotions and intuitive expression.

What was the purpose of this group of artists?

To create a Canadian artistic identity separate from Europe.

What does the term subject matter mean?

What is depicted by the artist.

What is the definition of soft sculpture?

Art made from soft pliable materials, such as fabric, foam or plastic.

What is photographic realism?

Paintings that are so technically precise they look like a photo.

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1
What was suspicious about this artist's death? (There are multiple correct answers).
The discovery of significant financial debts prior to the death.
Unusual injuries suggesting foul play.
The artist was known as having strong canoe skills and was a park ranger.
Reports of an argument in the days before the disappearance.
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This artist moved to New York City to find acceptance. Why was his art not accepted in Canada?
The artist was discriminated against due to their background.
People preferred artwork that was more political.
People did not like completely abstract styles and preferred landscapes.
People preferred art that was not as colourful.
3
What is a commercial artist?
An artist who creates art for personal enjoyment only.
An artist who specializes in creating large-scale murals.
An artist who is commissioned to do specific works.
A term used to describe an artist who uses digital technologies.
4
Why did the artist paint the people in the corner of this painting?
To show people lived in the area.
To show there were fish in the stream.
To show the clothing people wore
To show scale.
5
How can we tell this is a wealthy family?
The home with a waterfront view.
The family is engaged in leisure activities such as reading.
The family owns expensive antiques.
The large home with architectural details and nice furnishings.
6
Who are the two main figures represented in the front of the painting?
Two figures shown as political leaders.
One representing the country of France and one First Nations people.
Two figures portraited as mythological gods.
One representing First Nations people and the other a mythological god.
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Who was this artist employed by?
France
England
Spain
The United States of America
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What is a triptych?
Three related paintings or panels intended to be displayed together.
An artwork based on a musical composition that has three distinct sections.
A oversized painting.
A painting that could also be considered a sculpture.
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What is the definition of Romantic Style?
An art movement characterized by emphasis on rationality and order.
A style of art that captures romantic emotions.
A style of art that conveys emotion through soft, but dramatic lighting.
A painting style that focuses on capturing fleeting moments.
10
What is the impasto painting technique?
A technique that focuses on rough transitions of colour.
A method of painting where thin, transparent layers of paint are used.
A style of painting where the artist paints with their fingers.
Using a palette knife to create thick chunks of paint.
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What are the three main causes of damage to an artwork?
Gravity.
Dust accumulation, biological factors, and chemical reations.
Oxidation, mold growth, and vandalism
Humidity, temperature, and sunlight.
12
Where are these people located?
An office meeting room.
An art studio.
A one room schoolhouse.
A cozy living room.
13
This artist is very mathematical. How do we see this in the work?
How smooth everything is in the work.
The deliberate placement of objects to create balance.
The use of odd numbers of items throughout the work.
The sign showing where collision will happen, and accuracy in perspective.
14
What is portrait painting?
A technique used to create abstract compositions.
Painting that captures the likeness of a person or persons.
A form of art where landscapes are depicted.
A style of art that uses geometric shapes and patterns.
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What is the definition of surrealism?
Art that depicts everyday life and objects.
A style of work that has dreamlike and fantasy scenes.
Art that is non-objective.
A movement that emphasizes the use of flat and bright colours.
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How does this show a universal figure?
A specific individual known for their contributions to global history.
A celebrity.
An fictional figure.
A figure with the face obscured so it appeals to many people.
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What was the message the artist was trying to make when creating this work?
An commentary on environmental issues.
An examination of power dynamics.
A reflection on the passage of time.
A critique of modern society.
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What is being portrayed in this artwork?
A lawyer addressing her advisors.
A woman as a teacher instructing adult learners.
A teacher pleading her case to the school trustees.
A meeting of political representatives.
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What is the definition of colour field painting?
A style focused on flat realism.
Paintings that are monochromatic.
Art that primarily utilizes collage techniques and mixed media.
Art emphasizing the use of colour and colours' relationships.
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How does this artist create their artwork?
They look for challenging subject matter around their home.
All of the above.
They project a photograph onto the surface.
They take a photo of objects.
21
This artist was paid to keep journals and sketchbooks to record how life was on the prairies. Who were they employed by?
A local historical society to document prarie life for archival purposes.
The Great West Prairie Store.
The Canadian government.
The Hudson's Bay Company.
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What is a universal figure?
A term referring to a iconic character from popular culture or sport.
A figure that represents a particular religious person.
A character from mythology or folklore.
A figure where the face is obscured so the viewer can use their imagination
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This is an example of high realism. What is high realism?
Art that is emphasizes exaggeration.
Art that is so realistic it looks like a photograph.
Artwork that portrays fantasy scenes to convey emotion in a realistic way.
Art that is more perfect that reality. Objects are super smooth.
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What era was this painted in?
Confederation (1860-1900)
The Great Depression (1930s)
World War II (1939-1945)
Quiet Revolution (1960s)
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This was created to show a geographical landmark and to help military officers plan offensive or defensive strategies.
Military Art
Topographical Art
Geographical Art
Land Art
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What does it mean to be a regional painter?
An artist who exclusively paints urban environments.
Someone who specializes in art inspired by global influences.
An artist that creates artwork the area where they live and work.
A painter that depicts landscapes from various regions.
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How are we able to know that this person is willing, but unable to find work?
He is sitting in a field, where he is looking for work.
The hands are are strong and able to work, but sitting idle.
They have submitted many job applications without success.
They have strong desire and motivation for work as seen by their clothing.
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Why do some consider this artwork to not be complete?
The artist's initial plan looked different than the final result.
Certain elements appear unfinished + was the last painting made by artist.
The composition lacks balance and harmony.
The artist's intention of message is unclear.
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What is genre painting?
Images that portray animals.
Artwork that focuses on historic scenes.
Artwork that focuses on natural landscapes.
A style of painting that depicts scenes of everyday life.
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What was the Cold War?
A period of tension between Western and Eastern Europe.
A geopolitical standoff between NATO and the Warsaw Pact.
A series of proxy wars fought in Canada and the USA.
A period of political and economic competition between the USA and USSR.
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How did the artist create a focal point (also known as the principle of art emphasis)?
There is no focal point.
Using radial balance.
Using patterns and the impasto painting technique.
Using placement, leading lines, and using contrasting colour and tone.
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What is found art?
Art created objects found in the home.
Art that is found at a thrift shop.
Art that is found somewhere unlikely.
Art that uses existing objects or materials and repurposes them.
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This looks like a charming scene of a family reunion. But, then we see signs of doom and gloom. What are they?
The mushroom cloud, burnt fields, and person on the tree.
Small buildings, and the results of storms.
Drought and vandalism.
Abandoned homes and lack of people.
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What is a freelance artist?
An artist who creates whatever they like and offer it for sale.
An artist who only takes on personal projects.
An artist who works exclusively for one art gallery or institution.
Someone who specializes in making art in public spaces which is free.
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What is non-objective art?
Art that only features non representational objects.
Art that focuses on emotions.
Art that is colourful.
Art that represents distorted forms.
36
What is unusual or out of character about this work?
The face it is an image of the outdoors.
It is an urban city scene.
The use of vibrant colours.
The inclusion of surreal subject matter.
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What is abstract expressionism?
A style of art focused on patterns and bold colours.
A art movement that focuses on precise depictions of the natural world.
A art movement that emphasized emotions and intuitive expression.
A movement that rejects traditional techniques in favour of digital work.
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What was the purpose of this group of artists?
To celebrate Canadian wilderness.
To create a Canadian artistic identity separate from Europe.
To advocate for political ideologies through their artwork.
To advocate for the preservation of Canada's natural landscape.
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This artist is known for painting something that is often considered to be hard to show in a painting. What is it?
Spirits of the forest.
Dreams.
The passage of time.
The wind.
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What does the term subject matter mean?
The technique used by the artist.
What is depicted by the artist.
The emotion conveyed by the artwork.
The physical materials used to create an artwork.
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What is the definition of soft sculpture?
Sculptures that combine various three-dimensional elements.
Art made from soft pliable materials, such as fabric, foam or plastic.
Art made from hard and rigid materials.
Sculptures characterized by their minimalist and geometric forms.
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This artist was a member of what group of artists?
The Group of Seven
The Pre-Raphaelite Brotherhood
Canadian Group of Painters
West Coast Modernists
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What is photographic realism?
A movement of art focused on taking photos of objects.
Paintings that incorporate photographic elements into traditional mediums.
Paintings that are based off photos someone has taken.
Paintings that are so technically precise they look like a photo.

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