Exploring American Art History

Which of the following artists is known for their contribution to early American portraiture during the colonial period?

• Jackson Pollock

• John Singleton Copley

• Georgia O'Keeffe

• Andy Warhol

Identify the art style characterized by its focus on realistic depictions of historical events and figures, which became prominent in the United States during the early 19th century.

• Abstract Expressionism

• Pop Art

• American Neoclassicism

• Surrealism

Which American artist is best known for their portraits of prominent figures during the American Revolutionary War?

• Edward Hopper

• Gilbert Stuart

• Grant Wood

• Mark Rothko

Identify the art movement that emerged in the United States during the early 19th century, characterized by its focus on the grandeur of the American landscape.

• Minimalism

• Impressionism

• Hudson River School

• Op Art

Match the paintings below with the best descriptors

• Realism

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• History Painting

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• Hudson Valley School

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• Genre Painting

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• Portrait

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Which contemporary artist created the sculptural installation shown here?

• Kara Walker

• Mel Chin

• Titus Kaphar

• Kehinde Wiley

Using visual evidence from the work shown here, justify your answer to the previous question.

(EX: It is a work by Andy Warhol because of the use of popular imagery such as the Campbell's Soup Can, and it is a mass-produced screen print.)

Who painted this portrait?

• Gilbert Stuart

• Albert Bierstadt

• John Singleton Copley

• George Catlin

1). How does this portrait demonstrate empathy and respect for the subject (individual sitting for the portrait)?

2). What are some elements of the portrait that reflect European portrait painting traditions?