Séance 1 Flashcards
What art training did Norman Rockwell receive?
He illustrated stories told by his father and attended the Art Students League for fine art training in anatomy and illustration techniques.
What materials did Norman Rockwell use to create his art?
Models, costumes, props.
What position did Norman Rockwell hold at Boys Life magazine?
He became the art director.
For which magazine did Norman Rockwell become the illustrator for the cover?
The Saturday Evening Post.
What were some of Norman Rockwell’s favorite subject matters?
- Children in humorous situations
- Heroes during the war
- The commonplace
- Change and invention
- The American spirit
- Tradition and the past
- Small-town life
- Families and suburban homes
- Light-hearted subjects.
Which industry significantly contributed to Norman Rockwell’s career?
US magazines and advertisers.
How did Norman Rockwell support the war effort during WWII?
He depicted the home front and the misadventures of a small-town recruit in simple daily scenes.
In 1943, what four freedoms did FDR outline that Rockwell used in his art?
- The freedom of speech and expression
- The freedom of worship
- The freedom from want
- The freedom from fear.
True or False: Norman Rockwell received widespread praise from the art critic world during his lifetime.
False.
What caused Norman Rockwell to suffer despite his popularity?
He lacked recognition from the art world while alive.
What has caused the perception of Norman Rockwell’s art to evolve since 9/11?
Americans have rediscovered his art, resonating with values of simpler American life.
What does the painting ‘Rosie the Riveter’ symbolize?
The support women provided during WWII by entering the workforce.
What artistic technique did Rockwell use in ‘Rosie the Riveter’ to convey power?
A low-angle shot to make Rosie appear larger than life.
In ‘Rosie the Riveter’, what does the character crush as a symbol of patriotism?
A copy of ‘Mein Kampf’.
What elements in ‘Rosie the Riveter’ reveal her femininity?
A handkerchief and compact in her pocket, and she is wearing lipstick.
