CLEAN : Madonnas Leger painting up for sale

CLEAN : Madonnas Leger painting up for sale

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Arts, History, Social Studies

9th - 10th Grade

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Madonna is auctioning a painting at Sotheby's to support the Ray of Light Foundation, which aids women's education globally. The painting by Leisure is valued at $5 to $7 million. It marks a pivotal time in Leisure's career, transitioning from abstract art to more human themes after his wartime experiences.

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the primary focus of the Ray of Light Foundation?

Animal welfare

Educational projects for women

Healthcare initiatives

Environmental conservation

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the estimated value of the painting by Léger?

$1 to $3 million

$3 to $5 million

$5 to $7 million

$7 to $9 million

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

At what point in Léger's career is the painting being sold?

At the start of his career

During his abstract phase

At a significant moment post-World War I

After his retirement

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

How did Léger's experiences in World War I influence his art?

He stopped painting

He focused on landscapes

He became more abstract

He shifted to more human themes

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What artistic style did Léger pioneer before World War I?

Surrealism

Cubism

Impressionism

Abstraction