Edward Hopper's Nighthawks and The Sandman Quiz

A re-interpretation of Edward Hopper's Nighthawks, created in 1993, that blends reality and fantasy.

A painting by Yuri Pimenov, representing a modern Soviet city, symbolizing Stalinist glamour.

A significant 20th-century Soviet artist known for 'New Moscow' that reflects Stalinist modernization.

A style of aesthetic presentation associated with the Soviet Union under Stalin, emphasizing modernity and newness.

A symbol in Pimenov's work, featuring a woman driving, representing the new Soviet society.

A period of intense political repression in the Soviet Union during Stalin's rule.

The process of rebuilding and modernizing Moscow during Stalin's reign, illustrated in Pimenov's works.

A significant American artist, known for paintings like 'Nighthawks' often displaying American social scenes.

A 1942 Disney film intended to improve US image in South America.

A Chilean cartoon character created by René Ríos Boettiger, emphasizing Chilean culture and humor.

The process of recovering a complete version of Fritz Lang’s 1927 film.

Roughly 2.5 hours, missing footage from the original print.

Sections of Metropolis that are missing from surviving copies.

Using artificial intelligence to create new images to fill missing parts of the film.

Creating new scenes for the film based on its story and previous depictions.

Keeping film copies as they exist, without altering or re-creating missing parts.

Physical urban improvements (buildings, roads, subways) do not equate to social progress.

Adapting a popular cultural icon like Condorito for international audiences can lead to cultural misinterpretations and loss of authenticity.

Condorito, a Chilean comic book character, was created as a response to Walt Disney's entry into Latin America.

Pimenov's art often showed a blend of modern cities and women, which often reflected on culture in a time of change.

Successfully adapting a popular work from one culture to another can mean cultural preservation and sensitivity.

Condorito, a Chilean comic character, initially gained international popularity through global media sales.

The adaptation of Condorito into American culture resulted in changes in animation, voice acting, and production, raising concerns among fans of the original.

Simply constructing buildings and infrastructure does not automatically equate to community and social progress.

A 1927 German science fiction film set in a futuristic dystopian city exploring class divisions.

Argentine film archivist who helped recover the complete version of Metropolis.

The German film studio that originally produced Metropolis.

American film studio that took over Metropolis distribution, making changes to the original cut.

The film highlights the need for harmony between those in charge and the workers, mediated by empathy and compassion.

The period in German history between World War I and the rise of the Nazi Party.

A Manhattan theater that showed "The Complete Metropolis" in 2010.

A large collection of films, including Metropolis, assembled by Manuel Peña Rodríguez.

Taking existing art and putting it into a new context or situation.

A museum that attempts to recreate a historical period, with actors and activities.

A 3-D display that recreates a historical scene.

An ordinary object presented as a work of art.

The ways society defines what it means to be male or female.

Art that uses lipstick to create miniature urinals, questioning gender roles.

The question of whether these museums accurately represent history or misrepresent it.

Structures that represent and preserve historical events or periods.

Obligatory chocolate given to people like bosses, co-workers, and security staff, stemming from the 1958 Valentine's Day campaign in Japan.

Chocolate given to friends (both male and female), costing approximately ¥300-¥1000.

Chocolate given to a romantic interest or someone you want to confess your feelings to.

A cultural tradition, primarily focused on women giving chocolate to men, with a strong emphasis on chocolate gifts and with differing categories of gifts like Giri-chocolate or Tomo-chocolate.

The 1958 Valentine's Day campaign popularized the holiday in Japan.

A department store in Japan considered influential for showcasing trends.

A type of "Ultra-obligatory-chocolate" given to people you don't want to give chocolate to but don't want to leave out either.

Heart-shaped chocolates popularized by a company in Japan, initiating the Valentine's Day tradition.

A painting by Edward Hopper depicting the loneliness and isolation of city life in a diner.

An American realist painter known for capturing American life.

A modern portrayal of loneliness and isolation in a public setting, like a cafe or a train.

Edward Hopper described the painting as depicting "the loneliness of a large city."

A comic book series by Neil Gaiman, frequently published by DC Comics.

A diner inspired by the artistic style of Edward Hopper's painting "Nighthawks."

A museum that bought Nighthawks.

The painting was acquired in 1942 for $3,000.

A graphic novel series by Neil Gaiman.

The main character of The Sandman, also known as Morpheus.

A 1942 Edward Hopper painting of people in a diner.

A meticulously recreated diner in the Netflix series.

Significant impact on graphic novels and fantasy genre.

A TV series adaptation of The Sandman comic book.

Seven supernatural beings in the Sandman mythos.

An alias for Dream or the main character of The Sandman.

A beloved film actor, known for tragic death at a young age.

A popular film actress, considered a beloved screen icon.

A film star, who lived longer than other icons.

An American multimedia artist known for pop-art constructions.

A reimagining of Hopper's Nighthawks, by Red Grooms, with a more energetic and realistic feel.

Renown French artist/cartoonist who redid a classic painting.

A famous painting that shows a lonely diner scene.

A comic-art interpretation of 'Nighthawks', with a unique creative approach.

Physical improvements like buildings and infrastructure do not automatically lead to social progress.

Adjusting a culturally specific character for a global audience can lead to cultural misinterpretation and a loss of authenticity.

Pimenov's work often depicted modern cities and women, reflecting the societal changes of the time.

Building physical infrastructure (roads, buildings) alone does not guarantee social progress (equality or prosperity).

Condorito, the Chilean comic character, was created in response to Walt Disney's arrival in Latin America.

Condorito initially gained popularity globally through media distribution.

Condorito's adaptation for an American audience involved changes to animation, voice, and production, causing concerns for some fans.

Successfully adapting a cultural product from one place to another requires understanding and respecting the original culture.

A celebration marking a Latinx girl's 15th birthday, signifying her transition to womanhood.

A large celebration with a high cost, often emphasizing status.

Self-chocolate, a gift to oneself, especially observed in Japan.

Something that signifies social standing and wealth.

A gathering where people connect and build relationships, often for professional reasons.

A specific set of beliefs, behaviors, and practices followed by a community for many generations.

A large-scale party for a 15-year-old Latina, often extravagant.

The principles and beliefs that guide a person's behavior and decisions.

A three-dimensional display that recreates a specific historical or natural scene with great detail.

Considered the founder of dioramas, he pioneered the immersive display method for museums.

Detailed displays created by the Field Museum, starting in the late 1800s, bringing historically specific scenes to life.

An ancient Chinese civilization (5500-3300 BC) known for their homes built on stilts near the Yangtze River.

An open-air museum in Barcelona, Spain, showcasing 117 recreated buildings from different Spanish regions.

Preserved animals, often used in dioramas, to raise awareness about endangered species.

Raising funds online to create a detailed diorama, like one for the four-striped hyenas.

A way of creating museum exhibits that allows visitors to fully envelop themselves in the historical or natural scene.