Test on David Hockney: Life and Art

Question 1: David Hockney's painting *Bigger Trees Near Warter or/ou Peinture sur le Motif pour le Nouvel Age Post-Photographique* was created mostly on-site over five weeks.

A. Ano

B. Ne

Explanation: The study materials state that the painting *Bigger Trees Near Warter or/ou Peinture sur le Motif pour le Nouvel Age Post-Photographique* 'was painted on 50 individual canvases, mostly working in situ, over five weeks last winter.'

Question 2: Which of the following best describes the subject of the BBC1 Imagine film documentary *David Hockney: A Bigger Picture* (2009)?

A. Hockney's experiments with multi-camera movies from 2010 to 2014.

B. Hockney's process of working outdoors over the two years prior to the film.

C. Hockney's creation of *Bigger Trees Near Warter* over five weeks in situ.

D. Hockney's use of the Brushes Redux application on his iPhone and iPad.

Explanation: The study materials state that the BBC1 Imagine film documentary *David Hockney: A Bigger Picture* (2009) 'followed Hockney as he worked outdoors over the preceding two years.'

Question 3: After their romantic involvement ended, Ian Falconer took over the management of the David Hockney Studio.

A. Ano

B. Ne

Explanation: The study materials state that Gregory Evans, another of Hockney's romantic partners, manages the David Hockney Studio. Ian Falconer was Hockney's lover and only formal student.

Question 4: According to the provided text, which statement accurately describes David Hockney's residences and moves?

A. Hockney moved to Normandy in 2015 and later returned to London in 2023.

B. Hockney sold his house in London in 2015 before moving to Bridlington.

C. Hockney maintained a residence in Bridlington continuously after 2015.

D. Hockney moved from Normandy to Beuvron-en-Auge in 2023.

Explanation: The text states, 'In November 2015, Hockney sold his house in Bridlington... He then moved to Normandy, living in Rumesnil near Beuvron-en-Auge until 2023, before returning to London.' This confirms he moved to Normandy in 2015 and returned to London in 2023.

Question 5: The David Hockney Foundation received its initial cash funding and a transfer of paintings in the same year it was created.

A. Ano

B. Ne

Explanation: The David Hockney Foundation was created in 2008. Hockney transferred paintings and gave cash to fund its operations in 2012, four years after its establishment.