Jean-Michel Basquiat: A Journey Through Art

Jean-Michel Basquiat, a young black artist from Brooklyn, became one of America's most celebrated painters. Despite not attending art school, he drew inspiration from various sources, including a medical encyclopedia. His early work with SAMO gained him entry into the art scene. Basquiat's art, characterized by a unique process and exploration of identity and oppression, won rapid acclaim. His life was tragically short, but his influence endures in art and culture.

What was the auction price of Basquiat's untitled artwork in 2017?

• 75 million dollars

• 200 million dollars

• 110 million dollars

• 50 million dollars

What was Basquiat's nationality?

• Haitian-Puerto Rican

• American

• Brazilian

• French

Which book influenced Basquiat's fascination with anatomy?

• The Medical Encyclopedia

• The Art Book

• Grey's Anatomy

• Anatomy for Artists

What was the name of the project Basquiat started with Al Diaz?

• SAMO

• Graffiti Kings

• Street Art

• Art Duo

At what age did Basquiat start his first art project with Al Diaz?

• 17

• 15

• 21

• 19

How did Basquiat create canvases when he couldn't afford them?

• He used discarded wood

• He painted on fabric

• He painted on walls

• He used cardboard

What technique did Basquiat use that was similar to Beat writers?

• Abstract painting

• Collage

• Realism

• Cut-up technique

Which historical figure is featured in Basquiat's work 'Toussaint L’Overture versus Savonarola'?

• Julius Caesar

• George Washington

• Napoleon

• Toussaint L’Overture

Which themes were central to Basquiat's work?

• Nature and landscapes

• Love and relationships

• Identity and oppression

• Technology and innovation

At what age did Basquiat pass away?

• 25

• 27

• 30

• 35