CLEAN: Prestigious Senegalese sculptures up for auction

CLEAN: Prestigious Senegalese sculptures up for auction

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Arts, History, Social Studies

9th - 10th Grade

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Dousman, an artist who gained recognition in his 50s for his statues of African tribesmen, never sought fame. His background in physiotherapy, which he practiced for 30 years, provided unique training for his art. Dousman creates from imagination, capturing a range of emotions in his work. His recent projects include sculptures of notable figures like Nelson Mandela. He aims to establish a museum in Senegal with proceeds from his art sales.

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

At what age did Dousman gain international recognition for his sculptures?

In his 50s

In his 40s

In his 60s

In his 30s

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

How did Dousman's experience in physiotherapy contribute to his sculpting skills?

It taught him to use advanced tools

It allowed him to visualize through touch

It provided him with artistic inspiration

It helped him understand human anatomy

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is unique about Dousman's sculpting process?

He uses live models for accuracy

He relies on his imagination without models

He sculpts only in natural settings

He uses digital technology to assist

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which notable figures are included in Dousman's latest creations?

Leonardo da Vinci and Michelangelo

Albert Einstein and Marie Curie

Shalda Gall, Victor Hugo, and Nelson Mandela

Mahatma Gandhi and Martin Luther King Jr.

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is Dousman's ultimate goal with the proceeds from his art sales?

To travel the world

To open a gallery in Paris

To create a museum in Senegal

To fund art education programs