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Georgia O'Keeffe

Questions about Georgia O'Keeffe, possibly the most famous of American women artists. Her close-up paintings of flowers have attracted the attention of a vast audience. Hi WikiAnswers Hunters, You followed us to the right clue, But still there's something else you have to do. You must complete the task below, And only then will you be able to go. The next clue is found in the comment of first ever blog post on No Stupid Answers http://www.nostupidanswers.com Before proceeding be sure to complete this task: Answer 30 questions in any category. Answers must 3 sentences. Copy and pasting from previous answers is not allowed. No plagiarizing (will result in disqualification) and all answers must be in your own words.

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What impact did Georgia O'Keeffe have on the US?

She increased awareness of nature- flowers especially, but all nature- and that we humans are a part of nature that in fact we are nature- and of the ability of women to be amazing and talented at and excelling at things men are (such as painting, which used to be a "men's thing" in society). And made a lot of people to this day appreciate nature, save it, take care of themselves, love being a woman, have respect for women, want to preserve wildlife and garden with native plants rather than invasive species, love art, be inspired to make art themselves...and to just relax and take it more easy which we really need this day and age since there is too much stress and people go too fast

When was Georgia O'Keeffe discovered?

Georgia O'Keeffe first came to the attention of New York art gallery dealer, Alfred Stieglitz in January 1916 when her friend Anita Pollitzer took some of Greorgia's recent charcoal drawing to Stieglitz to review. Stieglitz exhibited O'Keeffe's work for the first time in May 1916 at his gallery '291'.

How did Georgia O'Keeffe become an artist?

There is usually one and the same answer to those questions 'Why did XXX become an artist?' Because they felt they had the talent and the urge. It is as simple as that!

In Georgia does a sibling have vistation rights?

No they do not have any rights to there grandchildren whether it be visitation or anything unless they have taken care of the child for at least 6 months in a row then they can go through legal procedures to get visitation.

The laws regarding visitation rights for grandparents vary from state to state and are often determined on a case-by-case basis.

Briefly, all states require that the grandparents have the burden of proving the visits are in the best interest of the child. Be advised that when the grandparents are trying to wrest control of grandchildren of their deceased child from the surviving parent- that type of situation may not be considered to be in the best interest of the child.

Some states are more permissive: Connecticut, Hawaii, Idaho, Kentucky, Maryland and NY. Other state are more strict such as Florida, Minnesota and Pennsylvania where the child must have lived with them or they must have had a parent-child relationship with the grand-child. Some state requirements are extremely narrow where the grandparent must prove they took the child to normal activities such as doctors appointments or school and they cared for the child over extended periods.

You need to consult with an attorney in your state who can review your situation and explain your options.

When was Red Hibiscus by Georgia O'Keeffe painted?

By asking for a date you seem to have the impression that such a painting can be made in a single day. That is not the case. It was painted in 1923.

Where is Georgia o'keeffe's rams head?

Georgia o'Keeffe's Rams Head painting is at Brooklyn Museum in America.

Did Georgia O'Keeffe use paint to do red canna?

Georgia O'Keeffe liked to paint close ups of flowers.

What were georgia o'keeffe hobbies?

One of her hobbies was painting. She paintedbeautiful largeflowers.

Why did Georgia o keeffe name her paintings?

O'Keeffe was their family name. Her maternal grandfather's name was George.

Georgia O'Keeffe is well-known for her paintings of?

She painted landscapes and her famous close-ups of flowers.

When did Georgia O' Keefe get married?

Georgia O'Keeffe first met Alfred Stieglitz when she was an art student at the Art Students League in New York City in January 1908. She along with other art students went to Alfred Stieglitz's art studio at "291" Fifth Avenue to view an exhibit that was showing Rodin's art. This was not a formal introduction to her future husband. In early February1916 she had written correspondence with Alfred Stieglitz about some drawings that her friend Anita Pollitizer had shown to Stieglitz. In April 1916, she went to his gallery to specifically talk to Stieglitz about her drawings and their relationship started at that time.

What elements and principles of design did Georgia O'Keeffe use?

Georgie O'Keeffe used a lot of water color in her early days. However her famous paintings of flowers - which represented most of her work and which brought her the most attention - were actually done in oil.

Did Georgia O'Keeffe paint abstract?

I assume you know what abstract means. It means having no subject. Georgia O'Keeffe painted very many close-ups of flowers. The effect was often close to abstract, but still depicting a flower in an unusual perspective. Her pictures usually have titles telling you the subject. Then they cannot be abstract. In her very young days she did paint abstract paintings, called e.g. Music Red and Blue. This means they do not depict real things.

What was happening in the US while Georgia O'Keeffe was alive?

Georgia O'Keeffe did many early charcoal drawing of straight and curved lines in abstract ways. She is known more for her paintings of things from nature, such as, flowers, bones, stones, feathers and landscapes of hills and wooded areas in the Finger Lakes area of New York or the hills, desert and rivers of New Mexico. She like to paint forms like doors and windows in different colors and in different shadows. She painted many buildings and structures in New York City, including the Brooklyn Bridge. She also did a series for crosses and barns.

What year did Georgia O'Keeffe attend Sacred Heart Academy?

Georgia O'Keeffe attended Sacred Heart Academy, in Madison, Wisconsin, starting in the fall of 1901 until summer 1902.

When did Georgia O'Keeffe first paint flowers?

Prior to being nationally acclaimed Georgia O'Keeffe painted flowers as early as 1904 with flowers in traditional vases. By 1918 - 1920 she painted "Blue Flower" 1918 and a series of of red canna liies between 1918 - 1920.

What was Georgia O'Keeffe's nationality?

No. Her maternal grandfather, George Victor Totto, was a Hungarian count born in Old Buda in 1820. Her paternal grandfather,Pierce O'Keefe, immigrated from County Cork, Ireland in1848.

What is Georgia O'Keeffe most remembered for?

There are at least 4 possible answers to this question.

First, O'Keeffe is arguably the best known, most inventive and most talented American artist of all time.

Second, she is remembered for creating the atmosphere that helped Santa Fe become a modern, international center of the art industry, and for spreading the popularity of Southwest art culture. (She wasn't the first artist to recognize the artistic possibilities of the Southwest, but she had the most impact.)

Third, she is famous for her larger-than-life depictions of floral subjects, often a single flower, often in conjunction with unusual elements, such as cattle skulls.

Fourth, she is known for her innovative work with creating uniformly flat surfaces and intense, unusual color arrangements that seem to defy perspective and can have profound emotional effects on the viewer.

What month did Georgia O'Keeffe and Alfred Stieglitz get married?

Alfred Stieglitz and Georgia O'Keeffe were married on December 11, 1924, in the office of a Justice of the Peace, at John Marin's house in Cliffside park, New Jersey.

Which one of Georgia O'Keeffes paintings sold for one million dollars?

The Poppies and also her six calla lily paintings were sold for for $25,000 US dollars, which was the largest sum ever paid for a group of paintings by a living American artist. This drew media attention to O'Keeffe as never before.

Did Georgia O'Keeffe have pets?

She had two dogs, Bo and Chia.

She didnt only have 2 dogs. Over her lifetime she had alot of pets. A cat (unknown name) A black french poodle (Pancho) who was killed by getting hit by a truck and two chows Bo and chia. Bo was her favorite untill he was hit and killed by a truck.

What is the difference between van Gogh and O'Keeffe?

O'Keefe was appreciated in her lifetime and lived to be 99. Van gogh was not appreciated and killed himself at the age of 37.

The similarity is that they are both admired today.