The Ultimate Black History Art Trivia

Who was a prominent African American artist known for his work during the Harlem Renaissance?

• Jacob Lawrence

• Jean-Michel Basquiat

• Kara Walker

• Kehinde Wiley

Which art movement is associated with the cultural, social, and artistic explosion that took place in Harlem, New York, during the 1920s?

• Civil Rights Movement Art

• Harlem Renaissance

• Contemporary Black Art

• Black Arts Movement

Which artist is known for their large-scale silhouettes that explore race, gender, and identity?

• Faith Ringgold

• Kara Walker

• Augusta Savage

• Romare Bearden

What is the primary focus of art related to the Civil Rights Movement?

• Abstract expressionism

• Social justice and equality

• Surrealism

• Minimalism

Which contemporary Black artist is known for their vibrant portraits of African Americans, often incorporating elements of classical European art?

• Kehinde Wiley

• Jean-Michel Basquiat

• Alma Thomas

• Betye Saar

Which female artist is known for her story quilts that address themes of race and gender?

• Kara Walker

• Faith Ringgold

• Augusta Savage

• Alma Thomas

What was a significant influence on the art produced during the Harlem Renaissance?

• European modernism

• African cultural heritage

• Asian calligraphy

• Native American folklore

Which artist created the iconic painting series "The Migration Series," depicting the Great Migration of African Americans from the rural South to the urban North?

• Romare Bearden

• Jacob Lawrence

• Aaron Douglas

• Elizabeth Catlett

Which art form was commonly used during the Civil Rights Movement to convey messages of protest and hope?

• Sculpture

• Photography

• Graffiti

• Digital art

Who was the first African American woman to have a solo exhibition at the Whitney Museum of American Art?

• Alma Thomas

• Kara Walker

• Betye Saar

• Augusta Savage