Question 1

Public artworks have come under attack and have been removed. Describe a select number of controversial artworks. On what grounds did the public criticize the artworks?

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Question 2

Contemporary artists frequently use art to comment on political and social issues. Using examples, identify some of the issues addressed by artists. Consider how they communicate their concerns.

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Question 3

Who is portrayed and what issues are addressed?

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Question 4

Compare and contrast Serra's Tilted Arc and Kapoor's Cloud Gate. Why was public opinion favorable to one and not the other?

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Question 5

Describe artistic efforts to address war. Using examples, describe the artist's approach, materials, and intentions.

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Question 6

Discuss the feminist concerns of the female artists presented in this chapter. What message were they trying to communicate? What is the unique approach of each?

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Question 7

There have been attempts by contemporary artists to revive the figural tradition. Describe the different approaches that have emerged. What messages are contemporary artists communicating in their use of the body? Provide examples.

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Question 8

Contrast Deconstructivism with both earlier and other contemporary architectural styles. Using examples, identify its distinctive qualities.

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Question 9

How does this work make reference to jazz music?

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Question 10

Attribute the images on the screen to a culture and give an approximate date. Give the reasons for your attributions, using complete sentences and referring to specific works discussed in class.
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Question 11

Discuss the controversy surrounding the exhibition Robert Mapplethorpe: The Perfect Moment. What did people find offensive about this exhibition, and what was the final resolution?

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Question 12

Describe the photographic process used by this artist.

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Question 13

Contemporary art is created in a variety of media. Explore the manner in which artists experimented with different media. Provide examples.

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Question 14

How does this exemplify the High-Tech approach to architecture?

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Quiz 16: Contemporary Art Worldwide