Art Smart: Norman Rockwell and the Four Freedoms

Norman Rockwell was inspired by President Franklin Roosevelt's 1941 State of the Union address, which highlighted the Four Freedoms: freedom of speech, freedom of worship, freedom from want, and freedom from fear. Rockwell created paintings representing these freedoms, which were published in The Saturday Evening Post. The paintings became popular and were used to promote war bonds, raising over $130 million for the US military.

Who was inspired by President Franklin Roosevelt's 1941 State of the Union address?

• Claude Monet

• Vincent van Gogh

• Pablo Picasso

• Norman Rockwell

Which of the following is NOT one of the Four Freedoms mentioned by President Roosevelt?

• Freedom of speech

• Freedom of movement

• Freedom of worship

• Freedom from want

What does 'freedom from want' translate to in world terms according to Roosevelt?

• Political freedom

• Economic understanding

• Social equality

• Cultural diversity

What was the primary purpose of touring Rockwell's paintings across the country?

• To raise awareness about global peace

• To showcase American culture

• To promote art education

• To inspire Americans to buy war bonds

How much money did the tour of Rockwell's paintings raise for the US military?

• $50,000,000

• $75,000,000

• $130,000,000

• $200,000,000