Understanding 'The Good Shepherd' by Henry Ossawa Tanner

What is the historical context of 'The Good Shepherd' by Henry Ossawa Tanner?

• The Renaissance period

• The Great Depression

• The end of the First World War

• The American Civil War

What was the primary subject matter for Tanner's work?

• Biblical subjects

• Abstract art

• Landscape scenes

• Portraits of famous people

How does 'The Good Shepherd' painting convey the idea of divine protection?

• Through the use of bright colors

• By depicting Christ with a halo

• Through detailed background scenery

• By showing a figure looking down at sheep affectionately

What colors are prominently used in 'The Good Shepherd' to create a visionary effect?

• Orange and brown

• Blues, purples, and greens

• Reds and yellows

• Black and white

What artistic movement influenced Tanner's painting style?

• Surrealism

• Baroque

• Impressionism

• Cubism

Where did Tanner find more artistic freedom due to the racism in the United States?

• Rome

• Paris

• Berlin

• London

What was a significant part of Tanner's heritage?

• He was a European immigrant

• He was an African American born before the Civil War

• He was born into a wealthy family

• He was of Native American descent

What pressure did Tanner face regarding his racial identity?

• To change his painting style

• To move back to the United States

• To represent his race in his art

• To become a political leader

How did Tanner's art express his personal beliefs?

• By focusing on abstract concepts

• By depicting historical events

• By expressing deep humanity and religious faith

• By using only black and white colors

What did Tanner aim to achieve with his biblical paintings?

• To focus solely on the historical accuracy

• To create a new religious movement

• To use only traditional painting techniques

• To depict biblical incidents with a human touch