Fernando Botero

Where was Fernando Botero born?

• Santiago, Chile

• Lima, Peru

• Medellín, Colombia

• Bogota, Colombia

What did Fernando Botero initially pursue before becoming an artist?

• Soccer

• Dancing

• Bullfighting

• Cooking

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Which artist's political murals influenced Fernando Botero?

• Salvador Dalí

• Vincent van Gogh

• Diego Rivera

• Pablo Picasso

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What is the signature style of Fernando Botero known as?

• Cubism

• Boterismo

• Surrealism

• Impressionism

Which institution in New York City houses some of Botero's works?

• The Museum of Modern Art

• The Guggenheim

• The Met

• The Louvre

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What is a key aspect of Botero's art according to the text?

• Abstract Expressionism

• Boterismo

• Realism

• Minimalism

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Which iconic artwork did Botero playfully reinterpret?

• The Starry Night

• The Persistence of Memory

• The Scream

• Mona Lisa

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What is one of Botero's notable creations mentioned in the text?

• The Cat

• Venus de Milo

• David

• The Thinker

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What award did Botero receive in 2012?

• Grammy Award for Album of the Year

• Nobel Prize in Literature

• Lifetime Achievement in Contemporary Sculpture Award

• Pulitzer Prize for Fiction

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What did Botero sometimes use his art for besides aesthetics?

• Social Commentary

• Sports Analysis

• Fashion Design

• Cooking Recipes

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