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Quiz about The Line King Al Hirschfeld 19032003

The "Line King" - Al Hirschfeld (1903-2003) Quiz

On January 20, 2003, the theater world lost its foremost caricaturist, Albert Hirschfeld. For over three-quarters of a century, his art and New York's "legitimate" theater have been inextricably linked.

A multiple-choice quiz by woofi. Estimated time: 4 mins.

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Question 1 of 10

1. Al Hirschfeld had a long and distinguished career drawing some of the most famous caricatures ever to grace the pages of our great newspapers and magazines. His first caricature was in the "New York Herald Tribune". In which decade did this occur? Hint

1930's

1950's

1940's

1920's

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Question 2 of 10

2. "There was a tremendous art and wit in his work, and underneath it all his drawings had tremendous humanity... They weren't vicious. He made them brilliant and provocative but without being destructive - and that's quite a feat," said this well known stage and screen actor who appeared with Liza Minnelli in "Cabaret" (1972). Hint

Gene Hackman

Michael Caine

Joel Grey

John Hillerman

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Question 3 of 10

3. In 1945, Hirschfeld became a new papa! What is his daughter's name? Hint

Nina

Tina

Lena

Gina

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Question 4 of 10

4. Hirschfeld developed his own "shorthand" so that he could take notes and draw his sketches later. He often did that rather than, like most other caricaturists, draw them on the spot. (True/False) The main reason for this was because the theaters were too dark to draw in.

True

False

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Question 5 of 10

5. While originally wanting to be a sculptor, Hirschfeld summed up his view on that art form as what? Hint

"Sculpture is something best left to the ancient Greeks."

"By the time the sculpture is finished, the subject is dead."

"You can't fix a mistake on a chunk of marble with a dab of white-out."

"Sculpture is a drawing you fall over in the dark."

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Question 6 of 10

6. Hirschfeld had been working for this venerable newspaper for over twenty years at the time of his death. His caricatures were a source of pleasure every Sunday in Section 2 of this newspaper. Perhaps the slogan atop that section should have read, "All the Caricatures Fit to Print"! Which newspaper is this? Hint

"The Chicago Tribune"

"The New York Times"

"The Los Angeles Times"

"The San Francisco Chronicle"

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Question 7 of 10

7. Which of these books was NOT written, or at least contributed to, by Hirschfeld? Hint

"Westward Ha: Or Around the World in Eighty Clich�s"

"Hirschfeld on Line"

These are all Hirschfeld's works

"Hirschfeld's New York"

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Question 8 of 10

8. Looking for the hidden name in his drawings was always one of the things many admirers do upon coming across one of his caricatures. (True/False) The U.S. Military used them to help train bomber pilots to find military targets.

True

False

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Question 9 of 10

9. In 1975, Hirschfeld won a very prestigious award for his contribution to the arts. Which award was it? Hint

Academy Award

Emmy Award

Drama Critic's Circle Award

Antoinette Perry Award

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Question 10 of 10

10. Susan W. Dryfoos created a documentary on Hirschfeld's life. This film was first shown at the 1997 USA Film Festival in Dallas, Texas. (True/False) The film's title was "The Line King".

True

False

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

Answer: 1920's

The year was 1926. He worked throughout his life. His last drawing published by the "New York Times" before his death was in December 2002. It was of Tommy Tune, the noted dancer/choreographer.

Answer: Joel Grey

Born in 1932, Grey has also appeared in "Kafka" (1991) and the "Seven-per-cent Solution" (1976).

3. In 1945, Hirschfeld became a new papa! What is his daughter's name?

Answer: Nina

This should be an easy one for any Hirschfeld fan! His daughter's name appears in almost every drawing since her birth - usually disguised as hair, a fold in a garment, or in some other clever hiding place. If you ever noticed the number next to his signature on his artwork, that number tells you just how many "Nina"s to look for!

Answer: True

This style of taking notes and making the drawings later was very typical Hirschfeld. Besides, how can you see where to hide your daughter's name with the lights turned low!

5. While originally wanting to be a sculptor, Hirschfeld summed up his view on that art form as what?

Answer: "Sculpture is a drawing you fall over in the dark."

His drawings over the many decades have been an ongoing documentary of Broadway, however he has drawn politicos and other noteworthy people. In one 1933 drawing, he drew Hitler in a way that foreshadowed, or perhaps inspired, Hitler's portrayal in Mel Brook's "The Producers." The other quotes were concocted by the author of this quiz.

Answer: "The New York Times"

Hirschfeld's drawings have been showcased in many publications, but it was in the "New York Times" that he was the most famous. The slogan for the "New York Times" is "All the News that's Fit to Print", from which was derived the other part of the clue.

7. Which of these books was NOT written, or at least contributed to, by Hirschfeld?

Answer: These are all Hirschfeld's works

Each of this books is still available, and all contain excellent examples of Hirschfeld's works.

Answer: True

Additionally, the Department of Defense used them to study the art of camouflage!

9. In 1975, Hirschfeld won a very prestigious award for his contribution to the arts. Which award was it?

Answer: Antoinette Perry Award

The Antoinette Perry Award, often referred to as a "Tony", was honored Hirschfeld by creating a special award for his contributions to the theater.

10. Susan W. Dryfoos created a documentary on Hirschfeld's life. This film was first shown at the 1997 USA Film Festival in Dallas, Texas. (True/False) The film's title was "The Line King".

Answer: True

"The Line King" was later nominated for an Academy Award. The life of an artist like Hirschfeld cannot be adequately summarized in a ten-question quiz, but I hope that I have piqued your interest to study more about this man and his contributions to us all.

Source: Author woofi

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