Understanding Picasso's Guernica

What event inspired Picasso to create Guernica?

• The Spanish Civil War

• Franco's dictatorship

• The bombing of Guernica

• World War II

What are the dimensions of Guernica?

• 10 feet by 20 feet

• 11 feet 5 inches by 25.5 feet

• 12 feet by 24 feet

• 9 feet by 22 feet

How did Picasso learn about the bombing of Guernica?

• Telegraph

• Personal letter

• Newspaper

• Radio broadcast

Why did Picasso use a monochromatic color scheme?

• To symbolize purity and innocence

• To reflect the colors of the Spanish flag

• Because of a shortage of paint

• To mimic the effect of newspaper print

How did Picasso categorize Guernica?

• Impressionist

• Cubist

• Surrealist

• Both Cubist and Surrealist

What artistic technique is NOT used in Guernica?

• Impressionism

• Surrealism

• Realism

• Cubism

What is the significance of the triptych format in Guernica?

• It is a traditional format for Christian altarpieces

• It represents the Holy Trinity

• It symbolizes Picasso's religious beliefs

• It was a popular format in cubist art

What does the bull symbolize in Guernica?

• The Spanish Nationalists

• The Spanish Republic

• Peace and prosperity

• The chaos of war

What does the dismembered soldier symbolize?

• The future of Spain

• The resilience of the Spanish people

• Defeat and defenselessness

• Victory and strength

What does the light bulb in Guernica symbolize?

• Hope and guidance

• Technology as the new god

• The eye of God

• Both B and C