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What role did Carl Larsson's artwork play in Sweden, according to the tour guide?
What role did Carl Larsson's artwork play in Sweden, according to the tour guide?
- It depicted historical battles, fostering a sense of patriotism.
- It primarily focused on religious themes, influencing church architecture.
- It helped shape Swedish national identity. (correct)
- It highlighted the struggles of the working class, promoting social reform.
What was Karin Larsson's primary contribution to the Sunborn home?
What was Karin Larsson's primary contribution to the Sunborn home?
- She curated a collection of antique furniture.
- She managed the household finances and kept detailed records.
- She was responsible for the architectural design of the house.
- She created the interior designs and textiles for the home. (correct)
How did the seating arrangement in the dining room reflect the Larsson family dynamics?
How did the seating arrangement in the dining room reflect the Larsson family dynamics?
- Parents and children alternated seats to promote conversation.
- Guests were given priority seating closest to the kitchen.
- The children sat in order of age around the table. (correct)
- Children sat randomly to encourage socialization.
What does the story of Karin's aunt's reaction to the girls' bedroom reveal about Swedish interior design trends at the time?
What does the story of Karin's aunt's reaction to the girls' bedroom reveal about Swedish interior design trends at the time?
Why did Carl Larsson create a hatch in his bedroom wall that peeked into his atelier?
Why did Carl Larsson create a hatch in his bedroom wall that peeked into his atelier?
The tour guide indicates that the home contains a 'lovely little stool' in the guest bedroom. What purpose did this stool primarily serve?
The tour guide indicates that the home contains a 'lovely little stool' in the guest bedroom. What purpose did this stool primarily serve?
How did Karin announce that food was ready to be served?
How did Karin announce that food was ready to be served?
What activity was the parlor primarily used for in the Larsson home?
What activity was the parlor primarily used for in the Larsson home?
Who did Carl paint on the door of the parlor?
Who did Carl paint on the door of the parlor?
Which of the following best describes the division of artistic labor between Carl and Karin Larsson?
Which of the following best describes the division of artistic labor between Carl and Karin Larsson?
How did Carl Larsson ensure that he could always view his artwork first thing in the morning?
How did Carl Larsson ensure that he could always view his artwork first thing in the morning?
What can be inferred about the social norms of the time based on the aunt's reaction to the white walls in the girls' bedroom?
What can be inferred about the social norms of the time based on the aunt's reaction to the white walls in the girls' bedroom?
What does the presence of a potty in the guest bedroom suggest about hygiene practices or expectations in the Larsson's time?
What does the presence of a potty in the guest bedroom suggest about hygiene practices or expectations in the Larsson's time?
Based on the tour, what was a key element of Carl Larsson's artistic identity?
Based on the tour, what was a key element of Carl Larsson's artistic identity?
The arrangement of the children in the dining room by age suggests that the Larsson family valued:
The arrangement of the children in the dining room by age suggests that the Larsson family valued:
Flashcards
Who was Carl Larsson?
Who was Carl Larsson?
A Swedish artist known for paintings that helped shape Swedish national identity.
Who was Karin Larsson?
Who was Karin Larsson?
An interior designer and textile artist who decorated the home in Sunborn.
What was the gong used for?
What was the gong used for?
Used to signal that food was ready.
What was the parlor used for?
What was the parlor used for?
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Whom did Carl paint on the parlor door?
Whom did Carl paint on the parlor door?
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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
- Carl's studio contains some of his most famous artworks.
- These artworks helped shape Swedish national identity.
- Carl painted his daughter Brita on the parlor door.
- Carl made a hatch in his bedroom to peek at his atelier first thing in the morning.
Karin Larsson
- Karin decorated the house with her interior designs and textiles.
- Karin and Carl had eight children.
- Karin would bang the gong when food was ready.
- Karin sat at one end of the dining room table.
Dining Room
- Carl sat at the opposite end of the table to Karin.
- The children sat around the table in order of age.
Parlor
- The parlor was used as a place to relax and rest.
Girls' Bedroom
- One of Karin's aunts thought the white walls in the girls' bedroom were ugly.
- At the time, white walls were typically only found in hospitals and prisons.
Guest Bed
- The names of previous guests are written on the headboard.
- A small stool in the room is actually a potty for guests.
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