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Honoré Daumier Fact-Matching Game

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About This Challenge

In the world of art history, Honoré Daumier is celebrated for his satirical and incisive depictions of French society in the 19th century. Now, immerse yourself in the world of Daumier as you play this fact-matching game that challenges you to piece together important information fragments.

  • Uncover hidden details in Daumier’s artworks
  • Explore the social and political context of 19th century France
  • Use spells for hints and extra time to solve puzzles
Need a Hint? View the Facts
  • Honoré Daumier was a French artist known for his satirical and political caricatures.
  • Daumier produced over 4,000 lithographs during his career.
  • He was also a painter, sculptor, and printmaker.
  • Daumier's work often criticized the French government and social issues of his time.
  • His most famous series of lithographs, 'Les Gens de Justice' (The Legal Profession), targeted corruption in the legal system.
  • Daumier's work was influential in the development of modern art and satire.
  • He was imprisoned for six months in 1832 for his political cartoons.
  • Daumier's paintings often depicted scenes of everyday life in Paris.
  • He was associated with the Realist movement in art.
  • Daumier's sculptures were mostly small, expressive busts of famous individuals.
  • He was a contemporary of artists such as Gustave Courbet and Édouard Manet.
  • Daumier's work was rediscovered and appreciated by the Impressionists in the late 19th century.
  • He was known for his skillful draftsmanship and ability to capture emotion in his subjects.
  • Daumier's work was often published in newspapers and magazines.
  • He was a prolific artist, producing hundreds of drawings and paintings in addition to his lithographs.
  • Daumier's work is now held in major museums and collections around the world.
  • He was known for his keen observation of human behavior and social commentary.
  • Daumier's work continues to be studied and appreciated for its wit and insight into 19th-century French society.
  • He died in 1879, leaving behind a legacy of art that still resonates today.
  • Daumier's work has been exhibited in major retrospectives in museums such as the Louvre and the Metropolitan Museum of Art.

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