Stephen Wiltshire's Artistic Journey

Stephen Wiltshire's Artistic Journey

Assessment

Interactive Video

Arts, Architecture, Special Education

5th - 10th Grade

Hard

Created by

Liam Anderson

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Stephen Wiltshire, an artist known for his intricate cityscape drawings, creates his art entirely from memory. Diagnosed as autistic at a young age, drawing became his way to connect with the world. Stephen can memorize a cityscape after a brief view, often from a helicopter, and then reproduce it in detail. His talent has led to a successful international career, with New York being one of his favorite cities to draw. Stephen continues to be passionate about his work and is motivated by the appreciation of his art.

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7 questions

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What type of scenes does Stephen Wiltshire enjoy drawing the most?

Nature landscapes

Abstract art

Tall buildings and cityscapes

Portraits of people

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

At what age was Stephen Wiltshire diagnosed with autism?

Two

Five

Three

Four

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

How did Stephen's teachers realize he had a special talent?

He loved to draw

He excelled in mathematics

He was a great speaker

He was good at sports

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is unique about Stephen's drawing process?

He uses a special type of paint

He draws entirely from memory

He only draws at night

He uses digital tools

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What method does Stephen use to memorize cityscapes before drawing them?

Walking tours

Helicopter rides

Videos

Photographs

6.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which city is Stephen's favorite to draw?

New York

Los Angeles

Dubai

Tokyo

7.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

How does Stephen feel when people appreciate his drawings?

Nervous

Indifferent

Sad

Happy