Question 1

Which of the following movements is recognized by its attempts to undermine art that is pure,autonomous,and universal?
A)Abstract Expressionism
B)Minimalism
C)Conceptual art
D)Postmodernism

Accepted Answer

Postmodernism is recognized for its rejection of the idea of pure, autonomous, and universal art. It instead emphasizes the subjective nature of art and the influence of cultural, social, and historical contexts on the meaning and interpretation of artwork.

Question 2

Julie Mehretu's Stadia II and Gu Wenda's China Monument: Temple of Heaven both share an interest in exploring the effects of __________.
A)the AIDS epidemic
B)gender inequality
C)social activism
D)globalization

Accepted Answer

Both Julie Mehretu's "Stadia II" and Gu Wenda's "China Monument: Temple of Heaven" explore the effects of globalization through their respective artistic expressions, reflecting on how global interconnectedness influences culture, identity, and social structures.

Question 3

James Luna's The Artifact Piece and Kerry James Marshall's De Style both address issues related to __________.
A)gender inequality
B)political activism
C)racial identity
D)globalization

Accepted Answer

Both The Artifact Piece and De Style explore the concept of racial identity, with Luna grappling with the portrayal of Indigenous people in museums and exhibitions and Marshall questioning the lack of representation of Black figures in Western art history.

Question 4

Krzysztof Wodiczko's Homeless Vehicle recalls __________.
A)Constructivist design
B)Fluxus events
C)Postmodern architecture
D)Conceptual art

Accepted Answer

The answer of Krzysztof Wodiczko's Homeless Vehicle recalls __________.
A)Constructivist design
B)Fluxus...

Question 5

Both Guerilla Girls's The Advantages of Being a Woman Artist and Cindy Sherman's Untitled Film Still #21 address issues related to __________.
A)female identity
B)racial inequality
C)political activism
D)globalization

Accepted Answer

Both works address the representation and treatment of women, specifically within the art world. The Guerilla Girls focus on the advantages that male artists have over female artists, while Cindy Sherman's photograph explores the stereotypical portrayal of women in Hollywood films. Both works address issues related to female identity.

Question 6

In his treatise on Postmodernism,Robert Venturi encouraged new architecture to embrace __________.
A)new media
B)appropriation
C)simplicity
D)eclecticism

Accepted Answer

In his treatise, Robert Venturi encouraged new architecture to embrace eclecticism, or the mixing of different styles and elements, rather than adhering to a single, unified style. He celebrated the "decorated shed," or a building whose exterior is ornamented with signs and symbols, as opposed to the "duck," or a building whose form mimics its function. This approach allowed for a playful, ironic, and contextual approach to design, taking inspiration from both high and low culture.

Question 7

Jenova Chen's and Kellee Santiago's Flower can be characterized as new media art because it __________.
A)features robotics
B)is a multisensory experience
C)is a video game
D)includes video footage

Accepted Answer

The answer of Jenova Chen's and Kellee Santiago's Flower can...

Question 8

Kiki Smith's Untitled conveys the physical effects of __________.
A)homelessness
B)AIDS
C)domestic violence
D)menstruation

Accepted Answer

Kiki Smith's Untitled is a work that addresses the physical effects of AIDS, reflecting the impact of the disease on the human body.

Question 9

Patricia Cronin's Shrine For Girls raises public awareness for __________.
A)gender inequality
B)violence toward women
C)the AIDs epidemic
D)homelessness

Accepted Answer

The Shrine For Girls is a memorial to women who have been victims of violence, rape, trafficking, and other abuses. Its purpose is to raise awareness about gender inequality, specifically violence toward women.

Question 10

Which of the following art movements was characterized as "the dematerialization of art"?
A)Performance art
B)Conceptual art
C)Minimalism
D)Pop art

Accepted Answer

Conceptual art is the art movement characterized as "the dematerialization of art". The focus of this movement was on the concept or idea behind the artwork rather than the physical object itself. Many conceptual artists created works that were ephemeral or only existed as documentation of an idea.

Question 11

Andy Warhol's Marilyn Diptych demonstrates Pop Art's critique of __________.
A)mass media
B)feminism
C)formalism
D)racial inequality

Accepted Answer

The Marilyn Diptych is a commentary on the mass media's commodification of celebrities and images, transforming them into products for consumption. It also addresses the fleeting nature of fame and celebrity. This aligns with the Pop Art movement's critique of the dominant culture and consumerism of the 1950s and 60s.

Question 12

Gerhard Richter's Man Shot Down (1)demonstrates the characteristics of __________.
A)Minimalism
B)a Happening
C)Neo-Expressionism
D)Formalism

Accepted Answer

Gerhard Richter's Man Shot Down is an example of Neo-Expressionism, which is characterized by its raw and emotional style often portraying violent and disturbing themes. This painting depicts a man being shot down and is a commentary on the violence and political turmoil of the time.

Question 13

Olafur Eliasson's The Weather Project featured the illusion of a giant yellow sun within the Tate Modern to encourage viewers to __________.
A)think about globalization
B)embrace interactive technology
C)question their own experience
D)consider the struggles of homelessness

Accepted Answer

The Weather Project was created to encourage viewers to question their own experience and perception. The illusion of a giant sun was meant to create a sense of awe and wonder, while also highlighting the ways in which our understanding of reality can be manipulated through art and technology. The installation was not meant to address issues of globalization, interactive technology, or homelessness.

Question 14

Shirin Neshat's photographs often expose Western stereotypes of __________.
A)homelessness
B)racial inequality
C)Samoan couples
D)Muslim women

Accepted Answer

Shirin Neshat's photographs often focus on the experiences and identities of Muslim women, challenging and exposing Western stereotypes of this group.

Question 15

Judy Chicago's The Dinner and Miriam Schapiro's Personal Appearance #3 both share an interest in promoting as "high art"__________.
A)traditional women's crafts
B)objects created with new media
C)compositions with appropriated imagery
D)performance art and interactive exhibitions

Accepted Answer

Both artists were part of the feminist art movement, which sought to elevate traditionally feminine crafts like textile and needlework to the level of high art. The Dinner features a large triangular table with a richly embroidered runner, while Personal Appearance #3 is a quilt-like collage of fabric, beads, and paint.

Question 16

Which of the following artworks addresses the physical effects of AIDS?
A)Bill Viola's The Crossing
B)Jasper Johns's Target with Plaster Casts
C)Patricia Cronin's Shrine For Girls
D)David Wojnarowicz's Untitled (Sometimes I Come to Hate People)

Accepted Answer

David Wojnarowicz's Untitled (Sometimes I Come to Hate People) directly addresses the physical effects of AIDS through its depiction of a skeletal figure with lesions on the face, a common symptom of the disease at the time.

Question 17

Architecture that is complex,contradictory,and borrows from "high" and "low" architecture and from the past is called __________.
A)International Style
B)Postmodern
C)Deconstructivist
D)Modernist

Accepted Answer

Postmodern architecture emphasizes on a mixture of historical elements with contemporary designs, creating an eclectic and often contradictory style. It often appropriates elements from various architectural styles and periods, including high and low architecture. Furthermore, it critiques the purity of the Modernist movement and its focus on function over form.

Question 18

The Seagram Building in New York is one of the finest examples of __________.
A)Postmodernism
B)Deconstructivism
C)the International Style
D)Formalism

Accepted Answer

The Seagram Building in New York is a prime example of the International Style of architecture, which was prominent in the 1950s and 1960s. This style was characterized by functionalism, minimalism, and the use of modern materials such as steel and glass. The building's simple geometric forms, clean lines, and lack of ornamentation reflect the International Style's emphasis on simplicity and functionality.

Question 19

Donald Judd's Untitled exemplifies the purely formal and material qualities of __________.
A)Abstract Expressionism
B)Postmodernism
C)Minimalism
D)Conceptual art

Accepted Answer

Donald Judd is a minimalist artist who emphasized the importance of the physical presence of the artwork and the relationship between the artwork and the viewer's perception of the space in which it is situated. Untitled is a prime example of Judd's minimalistic style, being composed of simple geometric forms, emphasizing the materials used in its production, and devoid of any representational or subjective content.

Question 20

Because Sherrie Levine's After Walker Evans: 4 reproduces photography by Walker Evans,it can be characterized as __________.
A)an assemblage
B)an appropriation
C)minimalist
D)conceptual art

Accepted Answer

After Walker Evans: 4 is an appropriation of photography by Walker Evans, meaning that Levine appropriated Evans' work and reproduced it as her own art.

Quiz 21: Introduction

Which of the following movements is recognized by its attempts to undermine art that is pure,autonomous,and universal?

Julie Mehretu's Stadia II and Gu Wenda's China Monument: Temple of Heaven both share an interest in exploring the effects of __________.

James Luna's The Artifact Piece and Kerry James Marshall's De Style both address issues related to __________.

Krzysztof Wodiczko's Homeless Vehicle recalls __________.

Both Guerilla Girls's The Advantages of Being a Woman Artist and Cindy Sherman's Untitled Film Still #21 address issues related to __________.

In his treatise on Postmodernism,Robert Venturi encouraged new architecture to embrace __________.

Jenova Chen's and Kellee Santiago's Flower can be characterized as new media art because it __________.

Kiki Smith's Untitled conveys the physical effects of __________.

Patricia Cronin's Shrine For Girls raises public awareness for __________.

Which of the following art movements was characterized as "the dematerialization of art"?

Andy Warhol's Marilyn Diptych demonstrates Pop Art's critique of __________.

Gerhard Richter's Man Shot Down (1) demonstrates the characteristics of __________.

Olafur Eliasson's The Weather Project featured the illusion of a giant yellow sun within the Tate Modern to encourage viewers to __________.

Shirin Neshat's photographs often expose Western stereotypes of __________.

Judy Chicago's The Dinner and Miriam Schapiro's Personal Appearance #3 both share an interest in promoting as "high art"__________.

Which of the following artworks addresses the physical effects of AIDS?

Architecture that is complex,contradictory,and borrows from "high" and "low" architecture and from the past is called __________.

The Seagram Building in New York is one of the finest examples of __________.

Donald Judd's Untitled exemplifies the purely formal and material qualities of __________.

Because Sherrie Levine's After Walker Evans: 4 reproduces photography by Walker Evans,it can be characterized as __________.