The Incredible History of Edvard Munch's Scream

The Incredible History of Edvard Munch's Scream

Assessment

Interactive Video

Arts, History

9th - 12th Grade

Hard

Created by

Jackson Turner

FREE Resource

The video explores the history of Edvard Munch's iconic painting, The Scream. It covers Munch's early life, his artistic development, and the inspiration behind The Scream. The video also details the painting's thefts and recoveries, Munch's legacy, and the journey of The Scream in private ownership, culminating in its record-breaking auction sale.

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10 questions

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is one of the reasons 'The Scream' is considered iconic?

It was the first painting to use oil on canvas.

It was stolen multiple times.

It was painted by Leonardo da Vinci.

It was the first painting to depict a landscape.

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What personal tragedies influenced Edvard Munch's early life?

The loss of his best friend.

The loss of his mother and sister.

The loss of his father and brother.

The loss of his grandparents.

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What artistic movement did Edvard Munch's work help to inspire?

Surrealism

Expressionism

Cubism

Impressionism

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

During which event was 'The Scream' first stolen?

The New York Art Expo

The Paris World Fair

The Lillehammer Olympics

The Oslo Art Festival

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Who was responsible for recovering 'The Scream' after its first theft?

A local police officer

A private detective

An art historian

Charles Hill

6.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What unusual offer was made to help recover 'The Scream' after its second theft?

A new car

2 million M&Ms

A lifetime supply of chocolate

A trip to Paris

7.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What was a significant challenge in conserving 'The Scream' after its recovery?

Repainting the entire canvas

Removing a large liquid stain

Finding the original colors

Replacing the frame

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