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Carl Larsson's studio was primarily used for what purpose?
Carl Larsson's studio was primarily used for what purpose?
- Painting artworks that contributed to Swedish national identity. (correct)
- Relaxation and rest.
- Family meals and gatherings.
- Sleeping and accommodating guests.
Karin Larsson's design choices for the home were considered unconventional for the time because:
Karin Larsson's design choices for the home were considered unconventional for the time because:
- They incorporated modern appliances.
- They lacked any form of artistic expression.
- They exclusively used dark, somber colors.
- They featured white walls, which were associated with hospitals and prisons. (correct)
How did Karin Larsson signal that a meal was ready?
How did Karin Larsson signal that a meal was ready?
- By shouting from the kitchen.
- By ringing a bell in the garden.
- By banging a gong. (correct)
- By sending the children to fetch their father.
What unique feature did Carl Larsson include in his bedroom to facilitate his artistic process?
What unique feature did Carl Larsson include in his bedroom to facilitate his artistic process?
How was seating arranged in the Larsson family dining room?
How was seating arranged in the Larsson family dining room?
Flashcards
Who were Carl and Karin Larsson?
Who were Carl and Karin Larsson?
Swedish artists who lived in Sunborn, Sweden.
What was Carl's studio used for?
What was Carl's studio used for?
Carl Larsson painted here, creating artworks that helped define Swedish national identity.
What did Karin Larsson contribute to the home?
What did Karin Larsson contribute to the home?
She decorated their home with her unique interior designs and textiles.
What was the purpose of the dining room?
What was the purpose of the dining room?
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What was the purpose of the hatch in Carl's bedroom?
What was the purpose of the hatch in Carl's bedroom?
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Study Notes
- Kajsa Brunkman welcomes viewers to the home of her great-great-great-grandparents, Carl and Karin Larsson, in Sunborn, Sweden.
Carl Larsson's Studio
- Carl Larsson's studio contains famous artworks that helped shape Swedish national identity.
Karin Larsson's Role
- Karin Larsson decorated the home with her interior designs and textiles.
- Carl and Karin had eight children together.
- Karin would bang a gong when food was ready.
- In the dining room, Karin sat on one side of the table, and Carl sat opposite her, with the children seated around the table in order of age.
Parlor
- The parlor was used for relaxation.
- Carl painted his daughter Brita on the door of the parlor.
Girls' Bedroom
- One of Karin's aunts considered the white walls of the girls' bedroom ugly, as white walls were typically found only in hospitals and prisons at the time.
Carl's Bedroom
- Carl made a hatch in his bedroom to peek at his atelier and look at his paintings first thing in the morning.
Guest Bed
- The guest bed shows who has slept there throughout the years.
- There is a small stool in the guest room that is actually a potty for the guest.
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