Jean-Michel Basquiat: Life and Art

Jean-Michel Basquiat, an American artist of Haitian and Puerto Rican descent, was born in Brooklyn in 1960. Influenced by a medical encyclopedia during his childhood, he developed a fascination with human anatomy, which was reflected in his art. Basquiat became a graffiti artist and cultural icon, gaining prominence in the art world with his unique style and crown motif. He collaborated with Andy Warhol and left a lasting legacy in various fields. The video also guides viewers in creating art inspired by Basquiat's crown motif.

What event in Basquiat's childhood sparked his interest in human anatomy?

• Watching a medical documentary

• Being hit by a car

• Reading a comic book

• A visit to an art museum

Under what pseudonym did Basquiat and Al Diaz create graffiti art?

• BASQ

• SAMO

• SEMA

• DIAZ

What was a signature motif in Basquiat's artwork?

• A green leaf

• A crowned black figure

• A blue star

• A red heart

What did Basquiat aim to capture in his portraits?

• The physical likeness of his subjects

• The essence and inner self of his subjects

• The historical background of his subjects

• The future aspirations of his subjects

Who was Basquiat's famous collaborator from 1984 to 1986?

• Pablo Picasso

• Salvador Dalí

• Andy Warhol

• Jackson Pollock

Which of the following was NOT a medium Basquiat worked with?

• Sculpture

• Music

• Photography

• Poetry fragments

What is the first step in creating a Basquiat-inspired art piece?

• Tracing over symbols

• Drawing a horizontal line

• Adding color

• Drawing a zigzag line

What should be done after coloring the Basquiat-inspired art piece?

• Erase the pencil marks

• Frame the artwork

• Trace over the symbols with black pastel

• Add more colors

What materials are suggested for the Basquiat-inspired art project?

• Watercolors and canvas

• Oil pastels and paper

• Charcoal and wood

• Acrylics and fabric

What is the purpose of adding symbols and motifs around the crown in the art project?

• To make the artwork more colorful

• To fill empty space

• To make it look modern

• To reflect Basquiat's style