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Art History Quest
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1. Name of your artist_________________________________________________
2. Artists Lifespan_________________________________________________________
3. Where is the artist from? Where did he/she live while working?
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4. Did the artist receive any formal training in the arts? Where?
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5. Time period/style the artist was working in (Modern, Gothic, Abstract, etc…). Did the
artist(s) work only in this style?
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6. Primary medium used (acrylic paint, metal sculpture, etc…)
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7. Any other media used by the artist(s)
8. Who or what were the artist’s/style main influences?
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9. Was the artist/style respected in the art community? Did he/she/they sell works while
alive?
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10. Find three artworks created by or in the style of your artist. Fill in the information for
each. These images must be different from your postcard.
Artwork #1
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Artist Name: ____________________________________________________________
Size: __________________________________________________________________
Location (where is it now):_________________________________________________
Subject Matter (what is it a picture of):________________________________________
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Website or textbook where you found the information:
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Artwork #2
Title:__________________________________________________________________
Artist Name: ___________________________________________________________
Size: _________________________________________________________________
Location (where is it now):_________________________________________________
Subject Matter (what is it a picture of):________________________________________
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Media: _________________________________________________________________
Website or textbook where you found the information:
Artwork #3
Title:__________________________________________________________________
Artist Name: ____________________________________________________________
Size: __________________________________________________________________
Location (where is it now):_________________________________________________
Subject Matter (what is it a picture of):________________________________________
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Website or textbook where you found the information:
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11. Compare and contrast the images you found to your postcard image. Describe how
the previous 3 works are distinctive of that artist or style. Describe the brushstrokes,
colors, and size of the artwork, media used, composition, and subject matter.
***AT LEAST TWO Complete Paragraphs, Complete Sentences, Art Vocab ***
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12. Any interesting facts about your artist/ style: find at least 5 facts.
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13. Based on what you have seen/ learned about your artist do you think that the artist/
style is historically important? Why/Why not? **Write in paragraph form**
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14. Would you hang the artwork work in your home? Why/Why not? Describe why you
like, or do not like the artwork. Because it is pretty/ugly is not an appropriate answer.
**Write in Paragraph form**
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15. Quote by the artist or about the artist or style. Include the authors name.
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16. Create a Time Line of the artists major events.
Include any additional notes here: