Baboons by Wang Yani, 1975-

1.  Where is Yani's home? __________________________________________________________

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2.   How old was she when she began to draw?  __________________________________________

3.   How old was Yani when she painted Game With a Wild Plant?  ( See link, Wang Yani, Artist Hero).

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4.   Which animal did she like to paint?  _________________________________________________

5.  Why do you think she preferred that animal?  __________________________________________

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6.   How old was she when she painted Baboon Hanging From Basket? (See Gallery of Originals at

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7.   What medium did she use to create Baboon Sitting On Ox? (Medium means the kind of paint and

      paper used) You will need to explore The Artwork of Wang Yani in the link section. 

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8.   Why did her father give up his career?  ______________________________________________

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9.  Name five countries in which her paintings have been shown.   _____________________________

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10.  What was the name of  Yani's  painting that the country of China put on a postage stamp?

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