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Quiz about The Line King  Al Hirschfeld  19032003
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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Author
woofi
Time
4 mins
Type
Multiple Choice
Quiz #
111,733
Updated
Mar 09 22
# Qns
10
Difficulty
Average
Avg Score
7 / 10
Plays
676
Awards
Top 20% Quiz
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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


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


Question 3 of 10
3. In 1945, Hirschfeld became a new papa! What is his daughter's name? Hint


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.


Question 5 of 10
5. While originally wanting to be a sculptor, Hirschfeld summed up his view on that art form as what? Hint


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


Question 7 of 10
7. Which of these books was NOT written, or at least contributed to, by Hirschfeld? Hint


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.


Question 9 of 10
9. In 1975, Hirschfeld won a very prestigious award for his contribution to the arts. Which award was it? Hint


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".



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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?

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.
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).

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!
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.

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.
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?

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.
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.

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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