What was the name of the print showing a dangerous sea hunt?
The Whale Fishery
What kind of work were the people doing in “Poor Man’s Cotton”?
Picking cotton in the fields 🌾
Planting trees
Fishing by the river
Building fences
Where was Hale Woodruff born?
Cairo, Illinois
What kind of work were the people doing in “Poor Man’s Cotton”?
Fishing by the river
Building fences
Planting trees
Picking cotton in the fields 🌾
What is a mural?
A sculpture made of stone
A type of photograph
A large painting on a wall or ceiling
What university did Woodruff teach at and create an art exhibit for Black artists?
Atlanta University
Did Currier & Ives paint their art?
No, they didn’t paint their art. Instead, they used lithography to create their prints. The designs were drawn on stone or metal plates, printed, and then hand-
What kind of painting style is Woodruff famous for?
Murals and colorful abstract art
What was whale oil used for in the 1800s?
To light lamps
What is the name of this painting?
“Poor Man’s Cotton”
How many new prints did Currier & Ives create each week?
About three
Why did people hunt whales in the 1800s?
For fun
To take pictures of them
For whale oil to light lamps and whalebones for clothing
Who were the two people behind the famous art company, Currier & Ives?
Nathaniel Currier and James Ives
True or False: Lithography can make only one copy of an image.
False (It can make multiple copies!)
Which famous muralist did Hale Woodruff learn from in Mexico?
Diego Rivera
Who is he?
Hale Woodruff