Question 1

Consider Jan van Eyck's painting Arnolfini Double Portrait. Discuss three symbols within it that reveal the possible iconography of the work. Then explain an alternate interpretation of the work relating to the meaning of the same objects.

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Question 2

Fisherman's Cottage on the Cliffs at Varengeville was painted by:

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A)   Claude Monet.
B)   Vincent van Gogh.
C)   Pablo Picasso.
D)   Leonardo da Vinci.
E)   Andy Warhol.

Question 3

After much study of the Arnolfini Double Portrait, experts agree that:

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A)   the single candle is a sign of God's presence.
B)   the dog is a symbol of marital fidelity.
C)   the red bed suggests a fertile marriage.
D)   all of these are true: the single candle is a sign of God's presence; the dog is a symbol of marital fidelity; and the red bed suggests a fertile marriage.
E)   they still debate the work's iconography.

Question 4

If a work of art is faithful to our visual experience, its style is:

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A)   iconographic.
B)   representational.
C)   stylized.
D)   abstracted.

Question 5

During the Renaissance in Western Europe, ________ came to be regarded as the more elevated of the arts.

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A)   calligraphy, mosaic, and metal forging
B)   cabinetry, architecture, and calligraphy
C)   ceramics, weaving, and mosaic
D)   painting, sculpture, and architecture
E)   painting, cabinetry, and landscape gardening

Question 6

Identify and explain three reasons that an artist would elect to present content through abstract or nonrepresentational form, referring to a different work or artist as an example for each of the reasons you have identified.

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Question 7

Compare and contrast Matisse's two paintings Piano Lesson and Music Lesson, addressing the abstract qualities of each, the presentation of the content, and how the objects presented in the paintings inform directly or indirectly the content of the paintings.

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The two paintings explore form and conte...

Question 8

Representational art with an approach to naturalism covers:

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A)   fabric drapes over bodies.
B)   recording effects of light and shadow on form.
C)   inner structures of bodies.
D)   All of these answers are correct.
E)   None of these answers are correct.

Question 9

Consider the following works, included in this chapter of the text, and discuss each artist's style and treatment of the subject: Utamaro's Hairdressing, from Twelve Types of Women's Handicraft, and Degas's Nude Woman Having Her Hair Combed.

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Both artworks are thematically...

Question 10

The field of philosophy called aesthetics asks the question:

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A)   What is art?
B)   Can we apply our concept of art to art of the past?
C)   Can we apply our concept of art to art of different cultures?
D)   Is there one correct standard for judging art?
E)   All of these answers are correct.

Question 11

To discover why the sculptor of the Amida Nyorai depicted the subject with elongated earlobes, specific hand gestures, and a bun atop his head requires the use of:

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A)   mudras.
B)   iconography.
C)   religious worship.
D)   enlightenment.

Question 12

Discuss how the artist Louise Bourgeois rejected traditional art education and explored alternative paths to create a career that spanned decades. Include her personal influences and public attention, and how she came to terms with life through her art.

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Bourgeois was dissatisfied with official...

Question 13

What term describes work done by nonprofessionals?

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A)   Folk art
B)   Naïve art
C)   Intuitive art
D)   Outsider art
E)   All of these answers are correct.

Question 14

Kara Walker's A Subtlety is an example of a(n) :

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A)   painting.
B)   architecture.
C)   installation.
D)   trompe l'oeil.
E)   None of these answers are correct.

Question 15

Cite and describe four works representing each of these categories: representational, abstract, trompe l'oeil, and nonrepresentational. For each of the works you select explain what the artist communicated through the form of his or her artwork.

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Exam 2: What Is Art

Compare and contrast Matisse's two paintings Piano Lesson and Music Lesson, addressing the abstract qualities of each, the presentation of the content, and how the objects presented in the paintings inform directly or indirectly the content of the paintings.

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Identify and explain three reasons that an artist would elect to present content through abstract or nonrepresentational form, referring to a different work or artist as an example for each of the reasons you have identified.

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To discover why the sculptor of the Amida Nyorai depicted the subject with elongated earlobes, specific hand gestures, and a bun atop his head requires the use of:

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Consider the following works, included in this chapter of the text, and discuss each artist's style and treatment of the subject: Utamaro's Hairdressing, from Twelve Types of Women's Handicraft, and Degas's Nude Woman Having Her Hair Combed.

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Both artworks are thematically...
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Fisherman's Cottage on the Cliffs at Varengeville was painted by:

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After much study of the Arnolfini Double Portrait, experts agree that:

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Kara Walker's A Subtlety is an example of a(n) :

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During the Renaissance in Western Europe, ________ came to be regarded as the more elevated of the arts.

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If a work of art is faithful to our visual experience, its style is:

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Discuss how the artist Louise Bourgeois rejected traditional art education and explored alternative paths to create a career that spanned decades. Include her personal influences and public attention, and how she came to terms with life through her art.

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Cite and describe four works representing each of these categories: representational, abstract, trompe l'oeil, and nonrepresentational. For each of the works you select explain what the artist communicated through the form of his or her artwork.

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Consider Jan van Eyck's painting Arnolfini Double Portrait. Discuss three symbols within it that reveal the possible iconography of the work. Then explain an alternate interpretation of the work relating to the meaning of the same objects.

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What term describes work done by nonprofessionals?

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The field of philosophy called aesthetics asks the question:

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Representational art with an approach to naturalism covers:

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Exam 2: What Is Art

Compare and contrast Matisse's two paintings Piano Lesson and Music Lesson, addressing the abstract qualities of each, the presentation of the content, and how the objects presented in the paintings inform directly or indirectly the content of the paintings.

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Identify and explain three reasons that an artist would elect to present content through abstract or nonrepresentational form, referring to a different work or artist as an example for each of the reasons you have identified.

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To discover why the sculptor of the Amida Nyorai depicted the subject with elongated earlobes, specific hand gestures, and a bun atop his head requires the use of:

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Consider the following works, included in this chapter of the text, and discuss each artist's style and treatment of the subject: Utamaro's Hairdressing, from Twelve Types of Women's Handicraft, and Degas's Nude Woman Having Her Hair Combed.

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Fisherman's Cottage on the Cliffs at Varengeville was painted by:

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After much study of the Arnolfini Double Portrait, experts agree that:

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Kara Walker's A Subtlety is an example of a(n) :

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During the Renaissance in Western Europe, ________ came to be regarded as the more elevated of the arts.

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If a work of art is faithful to our visual experience, its style is:

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Discuss how the artist Louise Bourgeois rejected traditional art education and explored alternative paths to create a career that spanned decades. Include her personal influences and public attention, and how she came to terms with life through her art.

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Cite and describe four works representing each of these categories: representational, abstract, trompe l'oeil, and nonrepresentational. For each of the works you select explain what the artist communicated through the form of his or her artwork.

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Consider Jan van Eyck's painting Arnolfini Double Portrait. Discuss three symbols within it that reveal the possible iconography of the work. Then explain an alternate interpretation of the work relating to the meaning of the same objects.

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What term describes work done by nonprofessionals?

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The field of philosophy called aesthetics asks the question:

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Representational art with an approach to naturalism covers:

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