Fine Arts Review 1

How does Trina Schart Hyman describe Tomie daPaola's artistic style?

• A) formulaic

• B) simple lines

• C) folksy composition

• D) childlike color

• E) All of the above

What does the author explain challenged her to explore Tomie daPaola's thought processes and picture book techniques?

• A - his line work

• B - his color palettes

• C - his character placements

• D - his creative titles

• E - A, B and C

What was the first book the author published in 1999 exploring Tomie daPaola's work?

• A - Tomie da Paola: His Art and His Stories

• B - The Worlds of Tomie daPaola: The Art and Stories of the Legendary Artist and Author

• C - Through the Eyes of Tomie daPaola

• D - Tomie daPaola: The Boy Who Became an Artist

• E - None of the above

Where did the author first meet Tomie?

• at a book reading

• in college

• at a conference

• at an interview

• at a museum in New York

Which book does the author feel best echos Tomie's deep connection to his faith?

• The Clown of God

• Francis, the Poor Man of Assissi

• Christopher, the Holy Giant

• Days in the Blackbird

• Mary, the Mother of Jesus

Which of the following could NOT be found in Tomie's home at any point in time?

• three life-size fleece-covered mountain goats

• seven ovens

• a life size Big Anthony poster

• a cardboard Bill and Pete

• a stuffed Mother Goose

Where can you find much of daPaola's titles today?

• Dartmouth University

• University of Connecticut

• University of Minnesota

• American Library Hall of Fame

• Pratt Institute

Which of the following is NOT found in daPaola's studio?

• A - reference books on art, illustration, folklore, and other titles

• B - his most prestigious award - the Newbury Honor

• C - a large drawing board surrounded by paint and colored pencils

• D - a high stool from his art school days

• E - childhood photos and early drawings

Who inspired the setting of Strega Nona?

• His paternal grandparents' home region

• His maternal grandparents' home region

• His favorite region he visited during his Europe trip

• His own birthplace

• Both A and C

With who in his family did daPaola share his closest relationship?

• his older brother Joe known as Buddy

• His youngest sister Judie

• HIs younger sister Maureen

• His mother

• His grandparents