Question 1

An artwork that consists of a re-created bedroom with videos projected onto the walls would best be described as ________.

Accepted Answer

An installation is an artwork that is created for a specific space and often creates an immersive experience for the viewer. This description matches the artwork described in the question, as it is a recreation of a bedroom with video projections, and would therefore be considered an installation. Performance art involves live actions or events rather than a static installation, while conceptual art emphasizes the idea or concept behind the artwork rather than its physical manifestation. A readymade is a found object presented as an artwork without significant modification.

Question 2

An artwork that consists exclusively of drawings,designs,and plans would best be described as ________.

Accepted Answer

Conceptual art is based on the idea or concept behind the artwork, rather than the physical object itself. An artwork consisting exclusively of drawings, designs, and plans would fit into this category as it is focused on the concept and not the final product. Performance art involves live performances, an installation is a site-specific artwork or environment, and a happening is a spontaneous event or performance.

Question 3

Barbara Kruger's Untitled (Your Gaze Hits the Side of My Face):

Accepted Answer

Barbara Kruger's background as a graphic designer is evident in her use of bold text overlaying photographic images in her artwork. This is also the case in Untitled (Your Gaze Hits the Side of My Face).

Question 4

Artworks made using alternative media are best accessed by ________ but often exist only in the form of ________.

Accepted Answer

Artworks made using alternative media often require direct experience to fully appreciate their interactive or sensory aspects, but they may only exist in the form of visual documentation or personal accounts, such as photographs, videos or written descriptions. The Internet may also provide remote access to some extent, but it may not convey the full impact of the artwork in its original form. Rooftops and postcards are unlikely to be practical or reliable means of accessing such artworks, and handwritten letters may be too subjective or inadequate to convey their essence. Finally, artworks made using alternative media may remain accessible to some extent after they are completed, but they may also undergo changes or decay that affect their original meaning or value.

Question 5

John Cage's concert for the opening of the National Arts Foundation can be seen as a happening because:

Accepted Answer

A happening is an art form that emphasizes the experience of the lived moment rather than the creation of a lasting artwork. John Cage's concert for the National Arts Foundation opening can be seen as a happening because it expanded the scope of art to include the lived moment, breaking down the boundaries between art and life. While he did use lights and props, and the performance had elements of theatricality, these alone do not make it a happening. The fact that the artist did not fall asleep is not relevant to whether or not it is a happening. The statement "this concert was not a happening" is incorrect, as Cage was known for his experimentation with happenings.

Question 6

Jackson Pollock is known for:

Accepted Answer

Jackson Pollock is known for his unique style of abstract expressionism, which involved dripping and splashing paint onto a canvas laid on the floor, rather than painting on an easel. This technique is also known as action painting.

Question 7

Match the alternative medium or process with its definition:
-performance art

Accepted Answer

Performance art is an art action or event that incorporates elements of music, dance, poetry, video, and multimedia technology.

Answer: B
 Environmental artworks transform the surrounding space in order to become artworks. Performance art does not necessarily transform the space in the same way.

Answer: A
 Performance art may track the movements and gestures the artist makes during their production, but this is not necessarily a defining characteristic of the medium.

Answer: D
 Conceptual art is the art movement originating in the 1960s that emphasizes the ideas behind an artwork over any material production to represent those ideas. While performance art may sometimes prioritize ideas over material production, this is not necessarily a defining characteristic of the medium.

Answer: E
 Impromptu art actions initiated and planned by an artist, the outcome of which is not known in advance, may be a characteristic of performance art, but not necessarily all performance art.

Question 8

Match the alternative medium or process with its definition:
-action paintings

Accepted Answer

Action paintings are artworks that track the movements and gestures the artist makes during their production.

Answer: B
 Environmental artworks transform the surrounding space in order to become environmental artworks.

Answer: C
 Multimedia art is an art action or event that incorporates elements of music, dance, poetry, video, and multimedia technology.

Answer: D
 Conceptual art is a general tendency, as well as an art movement originating in the 1960s, that emphasizes the ideas behind an artwork over any material production to represent those ideas.

Answer: E
 Happenings are impromptu art actions, initiated and planned by an artist, the outcome of which is not known in advance.

Question 9

Match the alternative medium or process with its definition:
-conceptual art

Accepted Answer

Conceptual art is a general tendency and an art movement that emphasizes the ideas behind an artwork over any material production to represent those ideas.

Answer: B
 Environmental artworks are artworks that transform the surrounding space in order to become environmental artworks.

Answer: C
 Multimedia art refers to an art action or event that incorporates elements of music, dance, poetry, video, and multimedia technology.

Answer: A
 Performance art is a type of art that involves artworks that track the movements and gestures the artist makes during their production.

Answer: E
 Happenings are impromptu art actions, initiated and planned by an artist, the outcome of which is not known in advance.

Question 10

An artwork can fit into only one of the following categories: performance art,conceptual art,installation art.

Accepted Answer

This statement is false. There are many other categories of art, such as painting, sculpture, photography, video art, and more.

Question 11

Match the alternative medium or process with its definition:
-installation

Accepted Answer

Installation art is known for transforming spaces into immersive environments, making the space itself part of the artwork.

Question 12

Composer John Cage hoped that his innovative performances would:

Accepted Answer

John Cage was known for his experimental performances that challenged traditional notions of music. His works often involved chance operations and randomness, and he believed that the sounds of the world around us were just as valid as traditional musical sounds. He hoped that his performances would encourage people to pay attention to the beauty and complexity of everyday life and the sounds around them.

Question 13

Yoko Ono often utilizes ________ to complete her artworks,such as Wish Tree.

Accepted Answer

Yoko Ono frequently employs participatory elements in her artwork, often taking the form of instructions or prompts for viewers to engage with or imagine. Wish Tree, for example, asks viewers to write down a wish and tie it to a tree branch.

Question 14

Composer John Cage's Theater Piece No.1 is influential because of:

Accepted Answer

The performance itself and discussions of it are what make Theater Piece No.1 influential, as it challenged traditional ideas of theater and invited audience participation, paving the way for the experimental performance art movement. While documentary photos and videos, the display of used objects, and the movie based on the piece may contribute to its legacy, they are not the primary reason for its influence.

Question 15

The work of ________ was a direct influence on the conceptual art movement.

Accepted Answer

Marcel Duchamp, a French artist, is considered one of the pioneers of conceptual art. His works, such as "Fountain" and "Bicycle Wheel," challenged the traditional notions of art and paved the way for the conceptual art movement.

Question 16

What unconventional material does Jean Tinguely use in Homage to New York?

Accepted Answer

Jean Tinguely uses mechanized junk in Homage to New York, which includes various pieces of scrap metal and machine parts that are set into motion using a complex network of kinetic systems.

Question 17

Artworks made using alternative media and processes ________.

Accepted Answer

Artworks made using alternative media and processes break down categories of traditional artworks, break down the traditional boundaries between art and life, and focus our attention on objects, actions, and events we might otherwise overlook. Therefore, all of the other answers are correct.

Question 18

An artwork that consists of cutting off someone's tie and pouring shampoo on his head would best be described as ________.

Accepted Answer

This type of artwork would fall under the category of performance art, as it involves a live action being performed on stage or in front of an audience.

Question 19

Mel Chin's Fundred Dollar Bill Project is designed to:

Accepted Answer

The Fundred Dollar Bill Project is a public art initiative that raises awareness about and campaigns for the treatment of lead-toxic soil, which is a significant issue in many communities in the United States. The project involves collecting thousands of hand-drawn interpretations of $100 bills, which are used to create a visual representation of the funds needed to clean up lead-contaminated soil. The goal of the project is to encourage policymakers and public officials to invest in solutions that will protect children and families from the harmful effects of lead exposure.

Question 20

Match the alternative medium or process with its definition:
-happenings

Accepted Answer

Happenings are impromptu art actions initiated by an artist, the outcome of which is not known in advance.

Answer: B
 Environmental artworks transform the surrounding space to become part of the artwork.

Answer: C
 Happenings are art actions or events that incorporate elements of music, dance, poetry, video, and multimedia technology.

Answer: D
 Happenings are a general tendency and an art movement originating in the 1960s that emphasizes the ideas behind an artwork over material production to represent those ideas. They are not specifically artworks that track the movements and gestures of the artist themselves, so option A is not correct.

Quiz 20: Alternative Media and Processes

An artwork that consists of a re-created bedroom with videos projected onto the walls would best be described as ________.

An artwork that consists exclusively of drawings,designs,and plans would best be described as ________.

Barbara Kruger's Untitled (Your Gaze Hits the Side of My Face) :

Artworks made using alternative media are best accessed by but often exist only in the form of .

John Cage's concert for the opening of the National Arts Foundation can be seen as a happening because:

Jackson Pollock is known for:

Match the alternative medium or process with its definition: -performance art

Match the alternative medium or process with its definition: -action paintings

Match the alternative medium or process with its definition: -conceptual art