Kehinde Wiley 2

What significant historical event did Kehinde Wiley participate in by creating an official portrait?

• Painting the first African American President's official portrait.

• Designing the new US national flag.

• Creating a monument for the Civil Rights Movement.

• Restoring a famous historical painting.

What do the flowers and leaves in the background of Barack Obama's official portrait represent?

• The natural beauty of the White House gardens.

• The artist's personal connection to nature.

• Significant places from Obama's global life and origins.

• A random decorative pattern chosen by the artist.

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What is unique about Kehinde Wiley's "Napoleon Leading the Army Over the Alps" compared to the original?

• It features a young Black man in modern attire.

• It depicts Napoleon as a woman.

• It is a sculpture, not a painting.

• It shows Napoleon leading a different army.

Why does Kehinde Wiley choose to portray women in his art in "regal positions"?

• He aims to challenge traditional European art norms.

• He wants to show the power and dignity of Black women, reflecting his own experiences.

• He believes women are inherently more regal than men.

• He is commissioned by royal families to do so.