Artistic Inspiration Answers

Answer the following question in 3-4 complete sentences. List at least 4 places/content that most often inspire artists. Explain which inspires and draws you the most and why?

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Answer the following question in 3-4 complete sentences. Define the following terms: - medium - technique - proportion

Answer the following question in 3-4 complete sentences. Compare and contrast the above pieces, each of which is of a woman.

Answer the following question in 3-4 complete sentences. This is a design by Leonardo da Vinci called, Old Man Contemplating the Flow of Water. What do you see when you look at this image? Why do you think the artist designed the image the way he did?

Answer the following question in 3-4 complete sentences. Why were portraits important in early history? Using key terms from the lesson, describe the above self-portrait by Rembrandt.

Answer the following question in 3-4 complete sentences. The Roman author Quintilian said, “Art was inspired by nature, a work of art differs from nature because an artist will transform nature into art.” Examine the painting below by Katsushika Hokusai entitled, The Great Wave of Kanagawa. Explain how the artwork relates to Quintilian’s famous quote, including the artist’s technique(s) and inspiration(s).

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Answer the following question in 3-4 complete sentences. The above painting is Michelangelo Buonarroti’s, Last Judgement. What is/was the source of inspiration for this famous painting? What does the painting depict?

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