Romare Bearden and 'Tomorrow I May Be Far Away'

What was Romare Bearden's profession before becoming an artist?

• Educator

• Scientist

• Cartoonist

• Baseball player

In which war did Romare Bearden serve in the army?

• World War I

• World War II

• Korean War

• Vietnam War

Where did Romare Bearden study art and philosophy?

• United States

• Europe

• Africa

• Asia

Which art movement did Romare Bearden experiment with before collage?

• Impressionism

• Cubism

• Abstract Expressionism

• Surrealism

What medium is Romare Bearden known for?

• Painting

• Sculpture

• Collage

• Photography

What was the name of the art group founded by Romare Bearden?

• The Spiral

• The Harlem Renaissance

• The Abstract Expressionists

• The Civil Rights Artists

What is the significance of the title 'Tomorrow I May Be Far Away'?

• It refers to Bearden's travels in Europe.

• It represents Bearden's interest in jazz music.

• It alludes to the Great Migration and the underground railroad.

• It symbolizes Bearden's childhood memories.

What materials did Romare Bearden use to create his collages?

• Paint and canvas

• Wood and metal

• Hand-painted paper and magazine clippings

• Clay and stone

What does the collage 'Tomorrow I May Be Far Away' depict?

• A cityscape

• A rural landscape

• A self-portrait of Bearden

• An abstract composition

Answer explanation

The

collage shows us a black man seated in front of a house, a woman working in a field

behind him, and a train rolling along the horizon.

What does the train in the collage symbolize?

• Bearden's love for travel

• The industrial revolution

• The Great Migration and the underground railroad

• The advancement of technology