Light Iris by Georgia O'Keeffe 1887-1986

1.  How did Georgia O'Keeffe's parents encourage her interest in art?  ___________________

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2.  In what city did she work as an art supervisor in the public schools?  __________________

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3.  How did Anita Pollitzer help Georgia's art career? ________________________________

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4.  Why was Georgia O'Keeffe upset with Alfred Stieglitz?  ___________________________

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5.  How were O'Keeffe's paintings of flowers different from other's floral paintings?

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6.  Name other flowers she painted other than poppies and irises.  (See links)

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7.  Why do you think she changed to art mediums other than oil when her eyesight began to fail?

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