Basquiat

Jean- Michel Basquiat

(1960-1988)

Multiple Choice

In his artwork, he showed ________.

• symbols.

• music.

• Haitian, Puerto Rican and African culture.

• all the above.

Open Ended

After learning about Basquiat, can you relate to his story? Why or why not?

Multiple Choice

Basquiat was known as a ________.

• cartoonist.

• graffiti artist.

• abstract artist.

• realism artist.

Multiple Choice

At 7 years old, Basquiat was hit by a car. He had to have his spine removed. While healing, his mom gave him a _________. It inspired his artwork.

• teddy bear.

• medical book.

• haircut.

• paint set.

Multiple Choice

By the time he was 10 years old, Basquiat spoke three languages.

• True

• False

Open Ended

What was Basquiat's graffiti name?

Multiple Select

Basquiat's "Untitled" was auctioned off in 2017 for _____.

• $110.5 million

• $1 trillion

• $25.000

• it was donated.

Multiple Choice

He attended the best art schools.

• True

• False

Open Ended

Describe what you see in Basquiat's artwork.

Multiple Choice

Which Pop artist teamed up with Basquiat and was his friend?

• Roy Lichenstein

• Keith Haring

• Andy Warhol

• Yayoi Kusama