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Raoul Ubac
- August 31, 1910
- March 24, 1985
- 74 years
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Raoul Ubac, 74, French artist.
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|Raoul Ubac (31 August 1910, Cologne – 22 March 1985, Dieudonne, Oise) was a French painter, sculptor, photographer and engraver.
He had various and irregular artistic training and travelled in Europe between 1928 and 1934. He worked mostly on photography between 1934 and 1942, embraced Surrealism in Paris and took photos for the magazine Minotaure. In 1937, he made Tete du Mannequin, a photograph taken of a mannequin (made by André Masson) consisting of everyday objects. Another of his works include the photograph 'La Conciliabule'. He also created a color lithograph Three Seated Nudes, signed lower right margin (edition of 200, 21" x 27 1/2").
Ubac's mother's family ran a tannery and his father was a magistrate. In his early years he traveled through some parts of Europe on foot. He first came to Paris in 1928. He was already enrolled at the Sorbonne for a degree in literary studies when he decided to switch to the Art Academy of Montparnasse. It was there that he moved in the company of the Surrealists.
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1.On what date was Raoul Ubac born?
- A.10 September 1934
- B.22 March 1985
- C.15 July 1928
- D.31 August 1910correct
Raoul Ubac was born in Cologne on 31 August 1910.
Source: biographical introduction
2.What was the profession of Raoul Ubac's father?
- A.Photographer
- B.Magistratecorrect
- C.Engraver
- D.Tanner
Raoul Ubac's father was a magistrate.
Source: early family background
3.In which city did Raoul Ubac die in 1985?
- A.Dieudonnecorrect
- B.Paris
- C.Montparnasse
- D.Cologne
Raoul Ubac died on 22 March 1985 in Dieudonne, Oise.
Source: biographical introduction
4.In what year did Raoul Ubac first arrive in Paris?
- A.1942
- B.1928correct
- C.1934
- D.1937
Raoul Ubac first arrived in Paris in 1928.
Source: early life section
5.What subject was Raoul Ubac initially studying at the Sorbonne?
- A.Fine Arts
- B.Literary studiescorrect
- C.Law
- D.Photography
Raoul Ubac was enrolled at the Sorbonne for a degree in literary studies before switching to art school.
Source: education section
6.For which publication did Raoul Ubac take photographs during his time in Paris?
- A.Art et Decoration
- B.Cologne Daily
- C.Minotaurecorrect
- D.The Surrealist Review
Raoul Ubac worked as a photographer for the magazine Minotaure.
Source: career section
7.Who created the mannequin that Raoul Ubac photographed in 1937 for 'Tete du Mannequin'?
- A.The Surrealists
- B.Raoul Ubac himself
- C.The tannery family
- D.André Massoncorrect
The mannequin featured in Raoul Ubac's photograph 'Tete du Mannequin' was made by André Masson.
Source: works section
8.How did Raoul Ubac travel through parts of Europe during his early years?
- A.By train
- B.On footcorrect
- C.By motorcycle
- D.By carriage
In his early years, Raoul Ubac traveled through some parts of Europe on foot.
Source: early life section
9.What type of business was operated by the family of Raoul Ubac's mother?
- A.A tannerycorrect
- B.A magistrate office
- C.An art academy
- D.A photography studio
Raoul Ubac's mother's family ran a tannery.
Source: early family background
10.During which years did Raoul Ubac work primarily on photography?
- A.1934-1942correct
- B.1928-1934
- C.1937-1985
- D.1910-1928
Raoul Ubac worked mostly on photography between 1934 and 1942.
Source: career section
11.What is the edition size of the color lithograph 'Three Seated Nudes' created by Raoul Ubac?
- A.250
- B.100
- C.150
- D.200correct
The color lithograph 'Three Seated Nudes' by Raoul Ubac was produced in an edition of 200.
Source: works section
12.What was the dimensions of the lithograph 'Three Seated Nudes'?
- A.20" x 30"
- B.18" x 24"
- C.21" x 27 1/2"correct
- D.25" x 35"
The dimensions of the 'Three Seated Nudes' lithograph were 21" by 27 1/2".
Source: works section
13.After leaving the Sorbonne, which institution did Raoul Ubac attend?
- A.The Paris Academy of Photography
- B.The Cologne Institute of Design
- C.The Art Academy of Montparnassecorrect
- D.The Surrealist School of Art
Raoul Ubac switched from the Sorbonne to the Art Academy of Montparnasse.
Source: education section
14.What was the name of the photograph created by Raoul Ubac that followed 'Tete du Mannequin' in the text?
- A.La Conciliabulecorrect
- B.Paris 1928
- C.Three Seated Nudes
- D.The Surrealist City
The text lists 'La Conciliabule' as another photograph created by Raoul Ubac.
Source: works section
15.Which artistic movement did Raoul Ubac embrace while living in Paris?
- A.Surrealismcorrect
- B.Dadaism
- C.Cubism
- D.Impressionism
Raoul Ubac embraced Surrealism while living in Paris.
Source: career section
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