Question 1

The geometric forms of post-minimalist art were loaded with powerful emotional issues.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 2

Who, with a background in commercial art, made art of pop culture, often silk-screening multiples of the same image in one work?

Accepted Answer

A)   de Kooning
B)   Pollock
C)   Rothko
D)   WarholE) All of the above
F) A) and B)

Question 3

The two forms of Abstract Expressionism are Action Painting and:

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A)   Color-Field Painting
B)   Static Painting
C)   Nonobjective Painting
D)   Synthetic PaintingE) A) and C)
F) B) and C)

Question 4

Describe the similarities and differences between the two variants of Abstract Expressionism: Action Painting and Color-Field Painting.

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Question 5

Sigmar Polke was influenced by the pop art of Warhol and:

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A)   Lichtenstein
B)   Pollock
C)   Rothko
D)   JohnsE) A) and D)
F) All of the above

Question 6

Discuss the relationship between Duchamp's Fountain and Joseph Kosuth's One and Three Chairs as examples of conceptual art.

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Question 7

Who was the action painter who dripped and poured paint on his large canvases?

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A)   de Kooning
B)   Pollock
C)   Lichtenstein
D)   WarholE) A) and D)
F) All of the above

Question 8

Jasper Johns became famous as a painter of flags in which medium?

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A)   Encaustic
B)   Fresco
C)   Tempera
D)   AcrylicE) C) and D)
F) A) and D) A

Question 9

How did Minimalist sculpture relate to architecture of the period?

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Minimalist sculpture, which emerged in t...

Question 10

Joseph Beuys's propagated a myth that nomadic Tartars saved him from freezing to death by covering him in animal fat and layers of felt, materials that became a foundation for much of his work.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 11

Robert Smithson's Spiral Jetty was made in which large body of water ?

Accepted Answer

A)   Great Salt Late
B)   Lake Ontario
C)   The Atlantic Ocean
D)   The MediterraneanE) B) and D)
F) A) and B)

Question 12

In what ways does Pop Art engage with and comment on American culture?

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Pop Art engages with and comments on American culture in several ways. Firstly, it often incorporates imagery and symbols from popular culture, such as advertising, comic books, and consumer products. This reflects the pervasive influence of consumerism and mass media in American society.

Secondly, Pop Art often critiques and satirizes aspects of American culture, such as the obsession with materialism and celebrity, the glorification of violence, and the homogenization of mass-produced goods. Artists like Andy Warhol and Roy Lichtenstein used their work to challenge the status quo and question the values and norms of American society.

Additionally, Pop Art also reflects the democratization of art and the blurring of boundaries between high and low culture. By elevating everyday objects and images to the status of art, Pop Art challenges traditional notions of artistic value and elitism, making art more accessible and relatable to a wider audience.

Overall, Pop Art engages with and comments on American culture by both celebrating and critiquing its consumerist, celebrity-obsessed, and mass-produced nature, while also challenging traditional ideas about art and culture.

Question 13

Which Abstract Expressionist painting worked in the color field manner?

Accepted Answer

A)   Mark Rothko
B)   Jackson Pollock
C)   Robert Rauschenberg
D)   Allan KaprowE) A) and C)
F) B) and C)

Question 14

What are the environmental, ontological, and political issues associated with Robert Smith's earthwork masterpiece, Spiral Jetty?

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Question 15

How does Judy Chicago's Dinner Party function as a work of feminist art?

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Question 16

What was innovative about Rauschenberg's assemblages? How do they relate to the painting of the same period?

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Rauschenberg's assemblages were innovative in their use of found objects and everyday materials, which were combined to create three-dimensional works of art. This approach challenged traditional notions of what constituted a painting, as the assemblages incorporated elements of sculpture and collage as well.

In relation to the painting of the same period, Rauschenberg's assemblages represented a departure from the purely two-dimensional canvas. While traditional paintings focused on the application of paint to a flat surface, Rauschenberg's assemblages introduced a new dimensionality and physicality to the art form. This shift reflected the broader artistic movements of the time, such as Abstract Expressionism and Pop Art, which sought to break away from traditional artistic conventions and explore new ways of creating and experiencing art. Rauschenberg's assemblages were a significant contribution to this artistic dialogue, pushing the boundaries of what painting could be and inspiring new approaches to artistic expression.

Question 17

Who is the artist known for creating huge images of simulated comics?

Accepted Answer

A)   de Kooning
B)   Pollock
C)   Lichtenstein
D)   WarholE) C) and D)
F) All of the above

Question 18

What impact did World War II have on American art?

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Question 19

Which Pop artist satirized middle-class values?

Accepted Answer

A)   Lange
B)   Lichtenstein
C)   Kelly
D)   StellaE) A) and D)
F) A) and B)

Question 20

What material is Smithson best known for using?

Accepted Answer

A)   wood
B)   stone
C)   bronze
D)   natureE) B) and C)
F) A) and B)

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