The Smoke Signal by Frederic Remington , 1861 - 1909

1.  What did you learn about Frederic Remington's father?  _________________________________

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2.   What was the subject of Remington's paintings?  ______________________________________

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3.   Name two wars that occurred  during his lifetime.   _____________________________________

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4.   How does a painting differ from a sculpture?  _________________________________________

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5.   Name two methods of casting a bronze sculpture.  ______________________________________

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     How are they different?  _________________________________________________________

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6.   In the featured painting, The Smoke Signal, what is unusual about the tails of the horses?

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7.   Why would the Indian put the handprint on the horse?  ______________________________

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8.  Pretend you are the Indians.  What is the message you are sending?  ________________________

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9.  How would Indians make the red color in the fabric?  ____________________________________

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