Question 1

Consider De Chirico's The Disquieting Muses, Dali's Persistence of Memory, and Oppenheim's Object (Luncheon in Fur). For each artist, identify the movement with which he or she is associated. Then discuss the differing approaches each artist took in these works to achieve the goals of that movement.

Accepted Answer

The answer of Consider De Chirico's The Disquieting Muses, Dali's...

Question 2

After the Russian Revolution of 1917 many artists believed that only the most revolutionary art could bring about a new movement, which was called

Accepted Answer

The new movement that emerged after the Russian Revolution was called Constructivism, which believed in creating art that directly served the needs of society and the proletariat. Constructivism rejected traditional forms of art and embraced new materials and techniques in order to create functional objects that were accessible to the masses.

Question 3

Discuss De Stijl and the Bauhaus, and their influence on early 20th century modernism, citing examples and artists/architects of each style.

Accepted Answer

The answer of Discuss De Stijl and the Bauhaus, and...

Question 4

Consider Duchamp's Fountain and Boccioni's Unique Forms of Continuity in Space. Identify the movement(s) with which these artists are associated. How does each artist differ in his relationship to issues of technology and to the traditions of art?

Accepted Answer

The answer of Consider Duchamp's Fountain and Boccioni's Unique Forms...

Question 5

Discuss the significance of the Harlem Renaissance as a cultural movement that included visual arts and various other art forms. Name several important artists and works from the Harlem Renaissance and explain the long-term effects of the movement on American art, society, and politics.

Accepted Answer

The answer of Discuss the significance of the Harlem Renaissance...

Question 6

Discuss at least three of the artistic styles or movements of the early 20th century and explain how those movements and the artists associated with them reflected new attitudes, philosophies, and social and political transformations.

Accepted Answer

The answer of Discuss at least three of the artistic...

Question 7

Consider Kandinsky's Black Lines and Miró's Carnival of the Harlequin. Identify the movements with which each artist is associated. Discuss each artist's interest in abstraction and/or non-representation within the movement with which each is identified.

Accepted Answer

The answer of Consider Kandinsky's Black Lines and Miró's Carnival...

Question 8

Consider Morisot's Summer's Day and Cassatt's The Boating Party. Discuss each artist's contribution to this art movement.

Accepted Answer

The answer of Consider Morisot's Summer's Day and Cassatt's The...

Question 9

Identify, describe, and contrast two of the Expressionist groups of the early 20th century. Refer to specific artists and works to illustrate your points.

Accepted Answer

The answer of Identify, describe, and contrast two of the...

Question 10

Discuss the technological improvements, cultural developments, and aesthetic innovations that led to Impressionism and explain how the movement got its name, mentioning specific artists and/or works to support your statements.

Accepted Answer

The answer of Discuss the technological improvements, cultural developments, and...

Question 11

Consider Manet's Le Déjeuner sur l'herbe and Picasso's Les Demoiselles d'Avignon. Describe the critical and public reception each of the works received upon first exhibit. Discuss the movements associated with each artist and indicate how earlier works of art influenced these works.

Accepted Answer

The answer of Consider Manet's Le Déjeuner sur l'herbe and...

Question 12

Discuss the trend of 18th-century Romanticism, and give examples of the stylistic characteristics, selecting an artist and his or her artwork as an example.

Accepted Answer

The answer of Discuss the trend of 18th-century Romanticism, and...

Question 13

_____________, who designed a famous armchair, was a student of the Bauhaus school of design in Germany.

Accepted Answer

The famous armchair referred to in the question is most likely the Wassily Chair, which was designed by Marcel Breuer. Breuer was a student and later a teacher at the Bauhaus school of design in Germany. The other options listed in the question are artists, not designers, and therefore are not likely to be the correct answer.

Quiz 21: The Modern World: 1800-1945