The James Van Der Zee Quiz

Create an artistic portrait-style image inspired by the Harlem Renaissance, featuring a vintage camera and elements representing African American culture and history.

The James Van Der Zee Quiz

Test your knowledge of the iconic photographer James Van Der Zee, a pivotal figure during the Harlem Renaissance. This quiz covers key aspects of his life, work, and the historical context in which he operated.

Learn more about:

  • His remarkable achievements
  • The era he captured through his lens
  • The subjects of his portraits
11 Questions3 MinutesCreated by CapturingLight75
What is his full name?
Van Der Zee
James Van Der Zee
James Augustus Joseph Van Der Zee
James Von bron
What era did he take Photos of?
Baby boomers
The great depression
Harlem Renaissance
All of the above
What did he win when he was a teenager?
Camera
A gold medal
A plaque
A scholarship
What were the group of people he took pictures of during this era?
Afro- Americans
Caucasian
Hispanics
Asians
When was he born?
June, 1886
August, 1918
July, 1960
February, 1818
None of the above
At what museum did he become permanent at?
National Museum of African American History and Culture in Washington DC
The British Museum in London, England
National Portrait Gallery in Washington DC
The Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York City
Where did he open his own studio?
Bowie, Maryland
Harlem, New York
Dallas, Texas
Nashville, Tennessee
What was he famous for?
Portrait photograph
Landscape photographs
Animal photograph
None of the above
True or false he received an award from President Jimmy Carter?
True
False
When did he die?
October 13, 200
September 15, 1990
June 15, 1983
May 15, 1983
In which war did he take pictures of?
World war two
The Cold War
Vietnam war
World war one
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