Alma Woodsey Thomas

Who was Alma Woodsey Thomas

• an art teacher

• a junior high teacher turned artist

• Barak Obama's aunt

What kind of art is Thomas most famous for?

• vibrant paintings

• scultpures

• bronze work

• poetry

What colors did Alma mostly use in her paintings?

• dark colors

• bright, primary colors

• metallic colors

• pastel colors

Why did Alma Woodsey Thomas move to Washington D.C.?

• she wanted to live close to the White House

• she liked the cold weather

• she was fleeing racial violence in the south

• she had family in Washington D. C.

Where have Thomas' paintings been hung 3 times?

• Grand Central Station

• Mrs. Reid's house

• May Ranch

• The White House

What did Alma Woodsey Thomas do when she retired from teaching?

• drove a horse and carriage through Central Park in NYC

• became an actress

• painted

• cried

Which one of these is a Thomas painting?

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What state was Thomas born in?

• California

• Georgia

• Alabama

• Mississippi

What does Mosaic mean?

• a pattern arranged with small pieces

• having to do with Moses

• using corks to paint

She was the first African-American woman to graduate from Howard University with a B.A. in Fine Arts.

• True

• False