Picturesque Journeys

Why did Gauguin move to Tahiti?

• To become a salior

• To study local wildlife

• To join a scientific expedition

• To escape European culture

• To open a trading post

What colors did Kahlo often use to represent the Mexican flag?

• Red, green, yellow

• Blue, yellow, orange

• Purple, pink, black

• Red, green, white

What illness did Kahlo have as a child?

• Polio

• Measles

• Chickenpox

• Mumps

Vocabulary Definition: Visually attractive, like a picture; charming or beautiful.

• Picturesque

• Monotonous

• Tedious

• Obscure

Vocabulary Definition: Filled with the urge or ability to do or feel something creative.

• Bored

• Inspired

• Confused

• Tired

Vocabulary Definition: To encourage or give someone the idea to do something creative or positive.

• Inspire

• Ignore

• Discourage

• Complain

Describe how O’Keeffe’s travels in the Southwest shaped her style.

• She stopped using color in her paintings.

• She began painting only portraits after her travels.

• She was inspired by the landscapes, rocks, bones, and adobe style, which became central to her art.

• She focused exclusively on cityscapes and industrial scenes.

Order of Events: Eighth grade – Georgia O’Keeffe decides to become an artist and begins art lessons. Now what?

• Next event in timeline

• Previous event in timeline

• Unrelated event

• End of timeline

Why did Gauguin reject Impressionism and seek a new style?

• He was influenced by Renaissance art instead.

• He disliked painting outdoors and preferred sculpture.

• He wanted to create something new and different, not imitate others.

• He wanted to focus only on realistic depictions of nature.

Vocabulary Definition: Having an effect on someone’s character, development, or behavior.

• neglected

• Ignored

• Isolated

• influenced