Question 1

Nineteenth-century American painters employed the American landscape as a subject. One such artist was Thomas Cole, who focused on an area of the Connecticut River to create:

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Thomas Cole created "The Oxbow," which depicts a bend in the Connecticut River and the surrounding landscape.

Question 2

Discuss how Robert Smithson uses the natural world to sculpt his earthwork Spiral Jetty. Include factors such as intent, process, and construction.

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Question 3

Consider Picasso's Guernica and Delacroix's Liberty Leading the People. Discuss the stories behind each of the works, paying particular attention to the political and social messages that each artist wished to convey.

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Question 4

Musicians often "cover" songs recorded by other artists, developing a new interpretation of it. Artist Jeff Wall "covered" a work by Hokusai with his A Sudden Gust of Wind (after Hokusai). How does Wall's work create a dialogue with Hokusai's? How do the differences in their works speak to the viewer about the intentions or purposes of both artists? How does this "cover" represent the theme of "Art and Art"?

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Question 5

Consider Garden of Earthly Delights, by Bosch, and identify the historical/artistic period in which it was created. Then discuss the ways in which this painting is both a work of fantasy and one that relates to the religious beliefs of its time.

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Question 6

Select one political leader from the past (prior to the 20^th century) who used art to influence public perceptions of his/her power and image, and one leader of the 20^th or 21^st century who employed art in a similar manner. Discuss the effectiveness or ineffectiveness of these efforts. Be specific in mentioning works or media that were used. How might history have turned out differently if these efforts had not been successful?

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Question 7

Discuss the value of visual representations in addressing politics and the social order. Analyze a specific artist who created a work that drew attention to, either positively or negatively, something for the public to consider. How did the artist use visual means to take a position on that issue?

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Question 8

Consider Rousseau's The Dream and Kusama's Love is Calling. Both works are imaginative rather than realistic. Compare the methods each artist uses in creating these images.

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Question 9

Consider the painting by Cole, The Oxbow, which depicts a view of nature that includes a human figure. Discuss the point of view and the relationship between human and nature in this work.

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Question 10

Identify the purpose(s) of the Great Pyramids and the equestrian statue of Marcus Aurelius. In what ways did these works serve the leaders who commissioned their creations?

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Question 11

Compare and contrast the theme of the human experience in Kahlo's Self-Portrait with Monkeys and Vermeer's Woman Holding a Balance. Discuss how the artists positioned their subjects in the paintings to convey reality. Consider factors such as lighting, color, and relevant objects.

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Question 12

Discuss Robert Rauschenberg and Katsushika Hokusai as artists who explored unusual materials and techniques in their works. How did each use humor or unconventional actions to transform their art?

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Question 13

Discuss the relationship between stories and images in creating a shared sense of culture or community. Discuss specific works that you consider effective in communicating culturally important stories and histories.

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Question 14

Discuss several ways in which works that were created to reflect the spiritual beliefs of different cultures meet the goals and needs of those cultures, with specific reference to at least three of the works considered in the text.

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Question 15

These three figurative works, included in this chapter of the text, represent three different themes of art: Equestrian Statue of Marcus Aurelius; Delacroix, Liberty Leading the People; and Cimabue, Madonna Enthroned. Explain how each image communicates the theme of the work.

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Question 16

Consider Fuller's Talking Skull. Discuss the particular aspects of human experience that this work explores, and explain the artist's struggles to achieve personal goals and connections with her cultural heritage.

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Quiz 3: Themes of Art