Test on David Hockney: Life and Art

Question 1: Beverly Hills Housewife (1966–67) maintained its status as the record price for a David Hockney artwork at auction beyond 2008.

A. Ano

B. Ne

Explanation: Beverly Hills Housewife set a record price for a Hockney at $7.9 million in 2008, but this record was subsequently broken in 2016 when Woldgate Woods sold for £9.4 million.

Question 2: According to the study materials, who purchased David Hockney's *A Bigger Grand Canyon* and for what price?

A. The National Gallery of Australia for $4.6 million

B. An unknown buyer for £23.1 million

C. The National Gallery of Australia for $7.9 million

D. Christie's in New York for $11.74 million

Explanation: The study materials state that "A Bigger Grand Canyon, a series of 60 canvases that combined to produce one enormous picture, was bought by the National Gallery of Australia for $4.6 million."

Question 3: Fashion designer Vivienne Westwood created an entire collection inspired by David Hockney in 2012.

A. Ano

B. Ne

Explanation: In 2012, Vivienne Westwood named a checked jacket after Hockney, but she did not create an entire collection inspired by him. The study materials state that Burberry creative director Christopher Bailey centered an entire collection around Hockney in 2005.

Question 4: Which artistic influences and techniques guided David Hockney's design for the December 1985 issue of the French edition of *Vogue*?

A. The request to portray the subject, Celia Birtwell, in a style that reflected her appearance in a 1974 biopic.

B. His interest in cubism and admiration for Pablo Picasso, leading him to paint Celia Birtwell from multiple perspectives.

C. A collaboration with Burberry creative director Christopher Bailey, who centered his menswear collection around Hockney.

D. A desire to replicate the visual style of documentary films he had starred in, such as *Love's Presentation*.

Explanation: The study materials state that 'Consistent with his interest in cubism and admiration for Pablo Picasso, Hockney chose to paint Celia Birtwell (who appears in several of his works) from different views for the cover, as if the eye had scanned her face diagonally.' This directly supports the correct option.

Question 5: Richard Benefield became the first executive director of the David Hockney Foundation in January 2017.

A. Ano

B. Ne

Explanation: The study materials state that Richard Benefield became the first executive director in January 2017.