Question 1

Remembrance of Things Past is the highly influential literary masterpiece of ____________________ ____________________.

Accepted Answer

Marcel Proust

Question 2

The medium that has most often been the "path breaker" when changes begin to take place in what is called the "high culture" is

Accepted Answer

A)  sculpture. 
B)  novels. 
C)  painting. 
D)  music. 
E)  poetry. 
A)  sculpture. 
B)  novels. 
C)  painting. 
D)  music. 
E)  poetry. C

Question 3

The statement, "Art is a private matter; the artist does it for himself," is applicable to the ____________________ movement.

Accepted Answer

Dada

Question 4

Picasso's ____________________, depicting the bombing of a small Spanish town by fascists, is one of the most evocative works depicting war's brutality.

Accepted Answer

The answer of Picasso's ____________________, depicting the bombing of a...

Question 5

The essence of the Existential philosophy is

Accepted Answer

A)  adherence to past values. 
B)  individuals finding their own meanings. 
C)  the uselessness of setting any values. 
D)  creation of values by political leaders. 
E)  a concern for communal values. 
A)  adherence to past values. 
B)  individuals finding their own meanings. 
C)  the uselessness of setting any values. 
D)  creation of values by political leaders. 
E)  a concern for communal values.

Question 6

Paul Cezanne and Claude Monet are most accurately classified within the ____________________ school of painting.

Accepted Answer

The answer of Paul Cezanne and Claude Monet are most...

Question 7

The most influential figurative artist of the 20th century was

Accepted Answer

A)  Pablo Picasso. 
B)  Piet Mondrian. 
C)  Paul Cézanne. 
D)  Jackson Pollock. 
E)  Claude Monet. 
A)  Pablo Picasso. 
B)  Piet Mondrian. 
C)  Paul Cézanne. 
D)  Jackson Pollock. 
E)  Claude Monet.

Question 8

Each of the following is a feature of Modernism, except for

Accepted Answer

A)  non-Western inspiration. 
B)  a rejection of classicism. 
C)  form over content. 
D)  new means of expression. 
E)  moral content. 
A)  non-Western inspiration. 
B)  a rejection of classicism. 
C)  form over content. 
D)  new means of expression. 
E)  moral content.

Question 9

As modern artists have developed their new forms of expression, they have discovered

Accepted Answer

A)  that life does indeed imitate art, despite the feelings they may be trying to express. 
B)  that in being true to themselves, they have often lost the larger proportion of people who enjoy art, because the new art is different and difficult. 
C)  a reality that is difficult to express but that makes a tremendous impression on people once they understand the message. 
D)  that the classical past really does have something to teach them. 
E)  that young people frequently understand their work better than do their elders. 
A)  that life does indeed imitate art, despite the feelings they may be trying to express. 
B)  that in being true to themselves, they have often lost the larger proportion of people who enjoy art, because the new art is different and difficult. 
C)  a reality that is difficult to express but that makes a tremendous impression on people once they understand the message. 
D)  that the classical past really does have something to teach them. 
E)  that young people frequently understand their work better than do their elders.

Question 10

Evaluate the extent to which motion pictures, radio, and television have influenced modern culture and society. Provide specific examples.

Accepted Answer

Motion pictures, radio, and television h

Question 11

One of the major characteristics of Modernism is the conscious search for ____________________ inspiration.

Accepted Answer

The answer of One of the major characteristics of Modernism...

Question 12

"With a few strokes of the crayon or pen, he could bring a scene to the viewer complete in every essential." To whom would this passage most likely refer?

Accepted Answer

A)  Paul Cézanne 
B)  Claude Monet 
C)  Pablo Picasso 
D)  Jackson Pollock 
E)  Hans Koenigsberger 
A)  Paul Cézanne 
B)  Claude Monet 
C)  Pablo Picasso 
D)  Jackson Pollock 
E)  Hans Koenigsberger

Question 13

How would you describe and differentiate between high and low culture? What general conclusions can be drawn regarding modern society and culture?

Accepted Answer

High culture and low culture are terms u

Question 14

The adoption or modification of Asian and African art forms is a feature of

Accepted Answer

A)  modernism. 
B)  existentialism. 
C)  universalism. 
D)  cosmopolitanism. 
E)  post-Impressionism. 
A)  modernism. 
B)  existentialism. 
C)  universalism. 
D)  cosmopolitanism. 
E)  post-Impressionism.

Question 15

The key descriptor of "non-representational" is applied mainly to the school of painting known as

Accepted Answer

A)  impressionism. 
B)  abstractionism. 
C)  post-Impressionism. 
D)  realism. 
E)  Dadaism. 
A)  impressionism. 
B)  abstractionism. 
C)  post-Impressionism. 
D)  realism. 
E)  Dadaism.

Question 16

The main form of avant-garde painting in the second half of the 20th century was

Accepted Answer

A)  cubism. 
B)  Dadaism. 
C)  impressionism. 
D)  post-impressionism. 
E)  abstract expressionism. 
A)  cubism. 
B)  Dadaism. 
C)  impressionism. 
D)  post-impressionism. 
E)  abstract expressionism.

Question 17

Twentieth century creative arts have generally been dominated by

Accepted Answer

A)  millionaires. 
B)  the alienated. 
C)  bureaucrats. 
D)  the intellectuals. 
E)  university students. 
A)  millionaires. 
B)  the alienated. 
C)  bureaucrats. 
D)  the intellectuals. 
E)  university students.

Question 18

One major hallmark of modern philosophy has been

Accepted Answer

A)  a reversion to Platonic models. 
B)  fierce criticism of "different" ideas. 
C)  a reaffirming of the ideal of Progress. 
D)  uncertainty and cultural relativism. 
E)  acceptance of the ideas of modern thinkers exclusively. 
A)  a reversion to Platonic models. 
B)  fierce criticism of "different" ideas. 
C)  a reaffirming of the ideal of Progress. 
D)  uncertainty and cultural relativism. 
E)  acceptance of the ideas of modern thinkers exclusively.

Question 19

Western arts in the 20th century

Accepted Answer

A)  became more accessible to the ordinary person. 
B)  experienced a great burst of creativity. 
C)  became somewhat more affordable. 
D)  exhibited only a little variety. 
E)  was known most for its impressionism. 
A)  became more accessible to the ordinary person. 
B)  experienced a great burst of creativity. 
C)  became somewhat more affordable. 
D)  exhibited only a little variety. 
E)  was known most for its impressionism.

Question 20

One of the major changes in philosophy during recent times has been related to linguistics; philosophers who approach their studies from this viewpoint would be most likely to say that

Accepted Answer

A)  the study of other languages helps people understand that different cultures place differing degrees of importance on single events as well as entire belief systems. 
B)  discussing ideas with an open mind makes it more likely that one will come to a realization of the truth. 
C)  talk is cheap, because there is no truth to be found. 
D)  learning to express oneself well will give a person a more fruitful life. 
E)  there is no true spirit or soul; rather, only when we talk about something does it exist at all. 
A)  the study of other languages helps people understand that different cultures place differing degrees of importance on single events as well as entire belief systems. 
B)  discussing ideas with an open mind makes it more likely that one will come to a realization of the truth. 
C)  talk is cheap, because there is no truth to be found. 
D)  learning to express oneself well will give a person a more fruitful life. 
E)  there is no true spirit or soul; rather, only when we talk about something does it exist at all.

Exam 48: High and Low Cultures in the West

Remembrance of Things Past is the highly influential literary masterpiece of ____________________ ____________________.

The medium that has most often been the "path breaker" when changes begin to take place in what is called the "high culture" is

The statement, "Art is a private matter; the artist does it for himself," is applicable to the ____________________ movement.

Picasso's ____________________, depicting the bombing of a small Spanish town by fascists, is one of the most evocative works depicting war's brutality.

The essence of the Existential philosophy is

Paul Cezanne and Claude Monet are most accurately classified within the ____________________ school of painting.

The most influential figurative artist of the 20th century was

Each of the following is a feature of Modernism, except for

As modern artists have developed their new forms of expression, they have discovered

Evaluate the extent to which motion pictures, radio, and television have influenced modern culture and society. Provide specific examples.

One of the major characteristics of Modernism is the conscious search for ____________________ inspiration.

"With a few strokes of the crayon or pen, he could bring a scene to the viewer complete in every essential." To whom would this passage most likely refer?

How would you describe and differentiate between high and low culture? What general conclusions can be drawn regarding modern society and culture?

The adoption or modification of Asian and African art forms is a feature of

The key descriptor of "non-representational" is applied mainly to the school of painting known as

The main form of avant-garde painting in the second half of the 20th century was

Twentieth century creative arts have generally been dominated by

One major hallmark of modern philosophy has been

Western arts in the 20th century

One of the major changes in philosophy during recent times has been related to linguistics; philosophers who approach their studies from this viewpoint would be most likely to say that

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