Edmonia Lewis and 'The Old Arrow Maker'

What inspired Edmonia Lewis's sculpture 'The Old Arrow Maker'?

• A historical event

• A famous painting

• A passage from Longfellow's poem

• A personal experience

Who are the figures depicted in 'The Old Arrow Maker'?

• Hiawatha and his father

• Minnehaha and her father

• A European explorer and a Native American

• A Native American chief and his son

What is the main theme highlighted in the passage from Longfellow's poem?

• Conflict and war

• Past and future

• Nature and wildlife

• Art and creativity

How does the sculpture compare to other neoclassical sculptures?

• It shows Native Americans as victorious

• It focuses on European subjects

• It depicts a modern theme

• It is sentimental and romantic

What challenges did Edmonia Lewis face in her career?

• Financial difficulties

• Lack of artistic talent

• Racism and discrimination

• Health issues

Where did Edmonia Lewis find a more accepting environment for her art?

• Rome

• London

• New York

• Paris

What is a common misconception about Edmonia Lewis's work?

• It was influenced by European artists

• It was not popular during her time

• It was mostly abstract

• It only depicts Native American subjects

What broader theme is explored in Lewis's work?

• The influence of European art

• The expansion of the American frontier

• The vanishing race of Native Americans

• The rise of industrialization

How does the sculpture reflect the historical context of its time?

• It shows the technological advancements

• It depicts the Civil War battles

• It reflects the sentimentality of the era

• It portrays the political leaders of the time

What does the ending of the story of Minnehaha and Hiawatha symbolize?

• The triumph of Native American culture

• The integration of European and Native American societies

• The departure of Native Americans from their land

• The beginning of a new era of peace