Question

monday 9/29
artist of week: sir brian clarke
sir brian clarke was a highly influential british artist renowned for radically innovating the medium of stained glass. born in 1953 in oldham, lancashire, he became a full - time art student on scholarship by age 13. his art became prominent as a painter in the 1970s and he continued to make art until his death at the age of 71.
he created several large - scale architectural projects all over the world using stained glass including churches, airports, and even medical centers. he received his first stained glass commission at the age of just 17. his first major work was the church of saint lawrence in lancashire, england. in 1976 he created a traveling exhibition titled \glass art one\ inspired by japanese landscape paintings. in 1981 he received a commission from the government of saudi arabia to create one of his most well known and largest projects, the royal mosque of king khalid international airport.
throughout his career he collaborated with several artists, fashion designers, companies, and musicians. he was officially knighted in 2024 for his contribution to the arts and died in july of 2028.

1. how old was brian clarke when he entered art school?

a. 13
b. 17
c. 28
d. 30

1. which art form did brian clarke practice besides stained glass?

a. sculpture
b. collage
c. painting
d. pottery

1. in what country is one of his most well known stained glass projects located?

a. great britain
b. france
c. spain
d. saudi arabia

Explanation:

1. The text states "he became a full - time art student on scholarship by age 13", so he entered art school at 13.
2. It is mentioned that "he became prominent as a painter in the 1970s", indicating he practiced painting besides stained - glass.
3. "In 1981 he received a commission from the Government of Saudi Arabia to create one of his most well - known and largest projects, the Royal Mosque at King Khalid International Airport", so one of his well - known stained - glass projects is in Saudi Arabia.

Answer:

1. A. 13
2. C. Painting
3. D. Saudi Arabia