Question 1

Which of the following cannot be a work of art?
A) a car
B) a sunset
C) a photograph
D) pottery

Accepted Answer

A work of art typically refers to objects or creations that have been deliberately designed or crafted by human beings to express, evoke, or communicate aesthetic, intellectual, or emotional experiences. While cars, photographs, and pottery can be intentionally designed and created by artists or craftspeople to be works of art, a sunset, although beautiful and inspiring, is a natural phenomenon not created by human intervention. Therefore, it cannot be considered a work of art in the traditional sense.

Question 2

Which of the following terms means sustained attention and loss of self-awareness?
A) participation
B) content
C) artistic form
D) subject matter

Accepted Answer

Participation, in the context of this question, refers to a state of sustained attention and loss of self-awareness, often experienced in activities that fully engage one's focus and involvement, leading to a deep connection with the task or experience at hand.

Question 3

In order for something to be art it must
A) be a painting
B) be in a museum
C) be beautiful
D) be human made

Accepted Answer

Art does not have to be a painting, be in a museum, or be universally considered beautiful, but it is generally accepted that art must be created or at least conceptualized by humans. This encompasses a wide range of mediums and interpretations, reflecting the diversity and creativity inherent in human expression.

Question 4

Artistic form implies a strong degree of perceptible…
A) unity
B) lines
C) shape
D balance

Accepted Answer

Artistic form implies a strong degree of perceptible unity, as it refers to the cohesive arrangement of elements within an artwork that creates a harmonious whole.

Question 5

Which of the following is some value expressed in a work of art?
A) participation
B) content
C) artistic form
D) subject matter

Accepted Answer

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Question 6

Which of the following paintings represents an idealized female nude?
A) Renoir, Bather Arranging Her Hair
B) Giorgione, Sleeping Venus
C) Valadon, Reclining Nude
D) Neel, Margaret Evans Pregnant

Accepted Answer

Giorgione's "Sleeping Venus" is a classic example of an idealized female nude in art, showcasing beauty and form in a harmonious and idealized manner, typical of the Renaissance period.

Question 7

It is easier to change parts around without losing meaning in
A) Goya's May 3, 1808
B) Cezanne's Mont Sainte Victoire
C) Litchenstein, Torpedo…Los!
D) Adams' Execution in Saigon

Accepted Answer

The answer of It is easier to change parts around...

Question 8

Which of the following is true of spectator attention?
A) It comes more naturally to children.
B) It is inefficient by nature.
C) It does not allow us to participate in a work of art.
D) It enables us to lose ourselves in a work of art.

Accepted Answer

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Question 9

Which of the following means the organization of a medium that results in clarifying a value expressed in a work of art?
A) participation
B) content
C) artistic form
D) subject matter

Accepted Answer

Artistic form refers to the structure or organization of a medium, which helps in clarifying or expressing the value intended by the work of art. It encompasses the elements and principles of design that artists use to convey their message or theme effectively.

Question 10

A participative experience involves
A) participating with other people in enjoying a work of art
B) feeling sympathy for some character in a work of art
C) identifying with some character in a work of art
D) undivided and sustained attention to a work of art

Accepted Answer

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A) participating with other...

Question 11

According to the authors, which of the following basic distinctions of art is the most fundamental?
A) participation
B) content
C) artistic form
D) subject matter

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Question 12

Who of the following said, "If the world were clear, art would not exist"?
A) Vincent Van Gogh
B) Albert Camus
C) Edward Weston
D) Clive Bell

Accepted Answer

Albert Camus, the French philosopher and author, is known for his existential and absurdist views, which are reflected in this quote. It emphasizes the complexity and ambiguity of the world, suggesting that art arises as a response to this lack of clarity.

Question 13

Anyone who has participated with cummings' "1(a" will understand
A) the personality of cummings better
B) the poem is a kind of crossword puzzle
C) the isolation of loneliness and death
D) none of the above

Accepted Answer

The poem "1(a" by e.e. cummings is often interpreted as exploring themes of isolation and loneliness, with its fragmented structure and visual layout reflecting these themes.

Question 14

Lichtenstein used comic strips as subject matter because
A) he could make money with such a commercial subject matter
B) the comic strips were almost art and thus easily improved into art
C) of the stark simplicity and power of comic strips
D) he felt they were beautiful

Accepted Answer

Lichtenstein was drawn to the stark simplicity and power of comic strips, which he used to create impactful and recognizable art.

Question 15

Look at a work of art (the professor may choose from http://www.artcyclopedia.com) and explain what makes it art using the guidelines set forth in this chapter.

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Question 16

Do you agree with the authors' assertion that participation is the most fundamental of the basic distinctions of art? Why? If you disagree, which do you think is the most important, and why? Do you have any experiences with art to draw on to support your claims?

Accepted Answer

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Quiz 2: What Is a Work of Art

Which of the following cannot be a work of art?

Which of the following terms means sustained attention and loss of self-awareness?

In order for something to be art it must

Artistic form implies a strong degree of perceptible…

Which of the following is some value expressed in a work of art?

Which of the following paintings represents an idealized female nude?

It is easier to change parts around without losing meaning in

Which of the following is true of spectator attention?

Which of the following means the organization of a medium that results in clarifying a value expressed in a work of art?

A participative experience involves

According to the authors, which of the following basic distinctions of art is the most fundamental?

Who of the following said, "If the world were clear, art would not exist"?

Anyone who has participated with cummings' "1(a" will understand

Lichtenstein used comic strips as subject matter because

Look at a work of art (the professor may choose from http://www.artcyclopedia.com) and explain what makes it art using the guidelines set forth in this chapter.

Do you agree with the authors' assertion that participation is the most fundamental of the basic distinctions of art? Why? If you disagree, which do you think is the most important, and why? Do you have any experiences with art to draw on to support your claims?