VOICED : Matisse robado regresa a Venezuela

VOICED : Matisse robado regresa a Venezuela

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Arts

9th - 10th Grade

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Henri Matisse's painting 'Odalisca con pantalón rojo', stolen over a decade ago, has been returned to Venezuela. The artwork, valued at over $3 million, was taken from the Museum of Contemporary Art in Caracas between 1999 and 2002. Authorities realized in 2003 that the displayed piece was a fake. In 2012, the FBI found the original in a Miami Beach hotel. It will be exhibited in Caracas within 15 days.

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the significance of the painting 'Odalisca con pantalón rojo' for Venezuela?

It is a cultural heritage piece for Venezuelans.

It is the most expensive painting in the world.

It is a modern art piece by a local artist.

It was painted by a famous Venezuelan artist.

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the estimated value of the painting 'Odalisca con pantalón rojo'?

Less than 1 million dollars

Between 1 and 2 million dollars

Priceless

More than 3 million dollars

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

When did the authorities realize that the painting on display was a fake?

In 2002

In 2012

In 1999

In 2003

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Where was the stolen painting eventually found?

In a hotel in Miami Beach

In a gallery in New York

In a museum in Caracas

In a private collection in Paris

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Who was responsible for recovering the stolen painting?

Venezuelan police

Interpol

FBI undercover agents

Private detectives