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1. This Spanish artist is probably one of the most recognizable of all the Surrealists. With his black mustache with the ends turned up in exaggerated points, he is famous for his painting "The Persistence of Memory". Who is he?
2. He was born Emmanuel Radnitzky in Philadelphia in 1890. He was an artist and photographer associated with the Surrealist and Dada movements. He lived for many years in Paris before returning to the U.S. He was better known by what name?
3. Generally speaking there seems to be more male Surrealist artists than female. Three of the following artists are male with the exception of one. Which one is female?
4. Known for painting nude women, including her self-portraits, this American painter and sculptor lived to be 101 years old. Married to Max Ernst, himself a Surrealist, who is she?
5. While not considered to be an artist, I include this French Surrealist poet and writer because he is one of the founders of and driving force behind the Surrealist movement. In his 1924 "Manifeste du surréalisme", he defines Surrealism. Who is he?
6. The majority of Surrealists were born in the late 19th century and early 20th century. This artist is a relative newcomer, having been born in 1971. He is also known for his chess collection and his art business "Imaginative Pencil." Which of the following artists is it?
7. A self-taught artist whose style didn't change much during his life, this Surrealist was born in France but became a U.S. citizen after he married his American wife Kay Sage, an artist herself. He developed a close friendship with André Breton who became his mentor. Who is this artist?
8. Cubist, Conceptual artist, and Surrealist, this French-born artist had a huge impact on the world of 20th century art. In his later years he gave up painting for the most part and filled his days playing chess. Name him.
9. She was born in England but spent most of her adult life in Mexico. She lived with fellow Surrealist Max Ernst for many years although they never married. Her "Self-Portrait (Inn of the Dawn Horse)" with its oddly prancing hyena and flying rocking horse, is housed in the Museum of Modern Art in New York City. Which of the following artists is it?
10. No quiz on Surrealist artists would be complete without including this Mexican artist known as much for her turbulent marriage as for her self-portraits. Who is this artist, famous for her unibrow?
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