Question 1

What are the dominant principles and elements of art in Picasso's Les Demoiselles of d'Avignon,1907?

Accepted Answer

The dominant principles and elements of art in Picasso's Les Demoiselles d'Avignon, 1907, include:

1. Cubism: This painting is considered one of the earliest examples of Cubism, a style that emphasizes the depiction of objects from multiple viewpoints, breaking them down into geometric forms.

2. Distorted Proportions: The figures in the painting show distorted proportions and angular shapes, which is a characteristic of Cubist art.

3. Geometric Shapes: The use of geometric shapes, such as triangles and rectangles, is prominent in the composition of the painting.

4. Bold Colors: The painting utilizes bold and contrasting colors, adding to the overall visual impact of the artwork.

5. Primitivism: The influence of African art and masks is evident in the depiction of the figures, as Picasso was inspired by African tribal art.

6. Fragmentation: The figures in the painting appear fragmented and disjointed, reflecting the Cubist approach to deconstructing and reassembling forms.

Overall, Les Demoiselles d'Avignon embodies the revolutionary principles and elements of Cubist art, challenging traditional notions of representation and perspective.

Question 2

Artists Pablo Picasso and Georges Braque brought about a new approach to:

Accepted Answer

A)  form and content 
B)  subject matter 
C)  linear perspective 
D)  pictorial space 
A)  form and content 
B)  subject matter 
C)  linear perspective 
D)  pictorial space D

Question 3

Violent distortion and outrageous coloring marked the work of:

Accepted Answer

A)  Fauvism 
B)  Mechanism 
C)  Futurism 
D)  Cubism 
A)  Fauvism 
B)  Mechanism 
C)  Futurism 
D)  Cubism A

Question 4

Explain the terms ethnocentrism and cultural relativism as they relate to pluralism in the arts.

Accepted Answer

Ethnocentrism refers to the tendency to

Question 5

In the 1990's,improvised music or musique actuelle freely draws on:

Accepted Answer

A)  jazz and rock 
B)  rock and blues 
C)  traditional Sicilian music 
D)  opera and rock 
A)  jazz and rock 
B)  rock and blues 
C)  traditional Sicilian music 
D)  opera and rock

Question 6

Compare the aesthetics of Walter Gropius and the Bauhaus School of Art to that of architect Frank Lloyd Wright.Include an example of each style.

Accepted Answer

Walter Gropius and the Bauhaus School of

Question 7

Pablo Picasso's painting,Les Demoiselle d'Avignon breaks with traditions of Western illusionist art because it:

Accepted Answer

A)  denies Classical proportions and the organic integrity of the human body 
B)  proposes new dynamic sensations 
C)  juxtaposes unrelated items to produce unexplainable phenomena 
D)  concentrates on impersonal geometric shapes and forms 
A)  denies Classical proportions and the organic integrity of the human body 
B)  proposes new dynamic sensations 
C)  juxtaposes unrelated items to produce unexplainable phenomena 
D)  concentrates on impersonal geometric shapes and forms

Question 8

Frank Gehry's approach to architecture centers on artistry because his structures:

Accepted Answer

A)  are ornamental 
B)  are based on traditional functionalism 
C)  adhere to strict principles of design 
D)  stand like immense organic sculptures 
A)  are ornamental 
B)  are based on traditional functionalism 
C)  adhere to strict principles of design 
D)  stand like immense organic sculptures

Question 9

The artist collective,Los Carpinteros (The Carpenters)of Havana,Cuba,adopted their name to renounce the idea of individual authorship of art in favor of:

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A)  multicultural viewpoints 
B)  the inclusion of diverse perspectives 
C)  older guild traditions of artisans and skilled laborers 
D)  a political impetus for revolution 
A)  multicultural viewpoints 
B)  the inclusion of diverse perspectives 
C)  older guild traditions of artisans and skilled laborers 
D)  a political impetus for revolution

Question 10

How does "new" media art reflect contemporary culture? Include a work of art by Michael Lew in your explanation.

Accepted Answer

"New" media art reflects contemporary cu

Question 11

Cultural relativism arose out of a reaction to:

Accepted Answer

A)  absolutism 
B)  ethnocentrism 
C)  pluralism 
D)  multiculturalism 
A)  absolutism 
B)  ethnocentrism 
C)  pluralism 
D)  multiculturalism

Question 12

Umberto Boccioni's sculpture,Unique Forms of Continuity in Space,1913,is first and foremost an exercise in:

Accepted Answer

A)  exploration of space 
B)  mythological representation 
C)  composition of forms 
D)  technological developments 
A)  exploration of space 
B)  mythological representation 
C)  composition of forms 
D)  technological developments

Question 13

The best-known artist of Fauvism was:

Accepted Answer

A)  Pablo Picasso 
B)  Henri Matisse 
C)  Georges Braque 
D)  Max Beckmann 
A)  Pablo Picasso 
B)  Henri Matisse 
C)  Georges Braque 
D)  Max Beckmann

Question 14

The art movement that aimed at eliciting in the viewer the same feelings the artist felt in creating the work is called:

Accepted Answer

A)  Futurism 
B)  Impressionism 
C)  Expressionism 
D)  Fauvism 
A)  Futurism 
B)  Impressionism 
C)  Expressionism 
D)  Fauvism

Question 15

In visual art,theatre,cinema and literature,The Expressionists turned to non-naturalistic techniques to express:

Accepted Answer

A)  societal conventions 
B)  moralistic viewpoints 
C)  subconscious thoughts and emotions 
D)  dream-like impressions 
A)  societal conventions 
B)  moralistic viewpoints 
C)  subconscious thoughts and emotions 
D)  dream-like impressions

Question 16

Alvin Ailey and Bill T.Jones draw upon their African American heritage in what art form?

Accepted Answer

A)  theatre 
B)  literature 
C)  dance 
D)  music 
A)  theatre 
B)  literature 
C)  dance 
D)  music

Question 17

Discuss the Harlem Renaissance and its impact on African American arts.

Accepted Answer

The Harlem Renaissance was a cultural, s

Question 18

Dadaism emerged as a result of:

Accepted Answer

A)  the horrors and disillusionment of World War I 
B)  themes dealing with speed and power 
C)  aesthetic theories of energy and dynamism 
D)  psychological conflicts 
A)  the horrors and disillusionment of World War I 
B)  themes dealing with speed and power 
C)  aesthetic theories of energy and dynamism 
D)  psychological conflicts

Question 19

Pluralism brought new emphasis on:

Accepted Answer

A)  ethnocentrism 
B)  progress and nationalism 
C)  art works from ethnic minorities 
D)  the social sciences 
A)  ethnocentrism 
B)  progress and nationalism 
C)  art works from ethnic minorities 
D)  the social sciences

Question 20

Postmodernism embraces:

Accepted Answer

A)  Marxism 
B)  meta-narratives 
C)  a variety of perspectives 
D)  Freudian psychology 
A)  Marxism 
B)  meta-narratives 
C)  a variety of perspectives 
D)  Freudian psychology

What are the dominant principles and elements of art in Picasso's Les Demoiselles of d'Avignon,1907?

Artists Pablo Picasso and Georges Braque brought about a new approach to:

Violent distortion and outrageous coloring marked the work of:

Explain the terms ethnocentrism and cultural relativism as they relate to pluralism in the arts.

In the 1990's,improvised music or musique actuelle freely draws on:

Compare the aesthetics of Walter Gropius and the Bauhaus School of Art to that of architect Frank Lloyd Wright.Include an example of each style.

Pablo Picasso's painting,Les Demoiselle d'Avignon breaks with traditions of Western illusionist art because it:

Frank Gehry's approach to architecture centers on artistry because his structures:

The artist collective,Los Carpinteros (The Carpenters)of Havana,Cuba,adopted their name to renounce the idea of individual authorship of art in favor of:

How does "new" media art reflect contemporary culture? Include a work of art by Michael Lew in your explanation.

Cultural relativism arose out of a reaction to:

Umberto Boccioni's sculpture,Unique Forms of Continuity in Space,1913,is first and foremost an exercise in:

The best-known artist of Fauvism was:

The art movement that aimed at eliciting in the viewer the same feelings the artist felt in creating the work is called:

In visual art,theatre,cinema and literature,The Expressionists turned to non-naturalistic techniques to express:

Alvin Ailey and Bill T.Jones draw upon their African American heritage in what art form?

Discuss the Harlem Renaissance and its impact on African American arts.

Dadaism emerged as a result of:

Pluralism brought new emphasis on:

Postmodernism embraces:

Two-Dimensional Art

Sculpture

Architecture

Music and Opera

Literature

Theatre

Cinema

Dance

Ancient Approaches

Artistic Reflections in the Pre-Modern World

Artistic Styles in the Emerging Modern World

Artistry in an Age of Industry

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Exam 13: The Arts in a Modern, Postmodern, and Pluralistic World

What are the dominant principles and elements of art in Picasso's Les Demoiselles of d'Avignon,1907?

Artists Pablo Picasso and Georges Braque brought about a new approach to:

Violent distortion and outrageous coloring marked the work of:

Explain the terms ethnocentrism and cultural relativism as they relate to pluralism in the arts.

In the 1990's,improvised music or musique actuelle freely draws on:

Compare the aesthetics of Walter Gropius and the Bauhaus School of Art to that of architect Frank Lloyd Wright.Include an example of each style.

Pablo Picasso's painting,Les Demoiselle d'Avignon breaks with traditions of Western illusionist art because it:

Frank Gehry's approach to architecture centers on artistry because his structures:

The artist collective,Los Carpinteros (The Carpenters)of Havana,Cuba,adopted their name to renounce the idea of individual authorship of art in favor of:

How does "new" media art reflect contemporary culture? Include a work of art by Michael Lew in your explanation.

Cultural relativism arose out of a reaction to:

Umberto Boccioni's sculpture,Unique Forms of Continuity in Space,1913,is first and foremost an exercise in:

The best-known artist of Fauvism was:

The art movement that aimed at eliciting in the viewer the same feelings the artist felt in creating the work is called:

In visual art,theatre,cinema and literature,The Expressionists turned to non-naturalistic techniques to express:

Alvin Ailey and Bill T.Jones draw upon their African American heritage in what art form?

Discuss the Harlem Renaissance and its impact on African American arts.

Dadaism emerged as a result of:

Pluralism brought new emphasis on:

Postmodernism embraces:

Two-Dimensional Art

Sculpture

Architecture

Music and Opera

Literature

Theatre

Cinema

Dance

Ancient Approaches

Artistic Reflections in the Pre-Modern World

Artistic Styles in the Emerging Modern World

Artistry in an Age of Industry

Filters