Question 1

Discuss the significance of the Harlem Renaissance. Identify an artist and the subject matter of their work.

Accepted Answer

The Harlem Renaissance was a cultural, social, and artistic movement that took place in the 1920s in Harlem, New York. It was a time of great creativity and expression for African American artists, writers, musicians, and intellectuals. The significance of the Harlem Renaissance lies in its role in challenging racial stereotypes and promoting African American cultural identity, as well as its impact on the broader American culture.

One prominent artist of the Harlem Renaissance was Aaron Douglas. Douglas was known for his distinctive style of African-inspired modernism, and his work often depicted themes of African American history and culture. One of his most famous works is "Aspects of Negro Life," a series of murals that portray the struggles and achievements of African Americans throughout history. These murals were commissioned for the New York Public Library's 135th Street branch and are considered a significant contribution to the visual arts of the Harlem Renaissance. Douglas's work, along with that of other artists of the time, helped to challenge the prevailing racial stereotypes and celebrate the richness of African American culture.

Question 2

Rene Magritte's painting Portrait utilizes ordinary objects placed in absurd or unusual juxtapositions. The artist is part of the _______ movement.

Accepted Answer

A)  Dada 
B)  American Painting 
C)  Surrealism 
D)  Constructivism 
A)  Dada 
B)  American Painting 
C)  Surrealism 
D)  Constructivism C

Question 3

_______universal elements were straight lines, primary colors and rectangles.

Accepted Answer

A)  Piet Mondrian's 
B)  Wassily Kandinsky's 
C)  Georgio De Chirico's 
D)  Diego Rivera's 
A)  Piet Mondrian's 
B)  Wassily Kandinsky's 
C)  Georgio De Chirico's 
D)  Diego Rivera's A

Question 4

Identify two well-known American regionalist painters.

Accepted Answer

Two well-known American regionalist pain

Question 5

Discuss Diego Rivera's contributions to Mexican murals regarding social realism. What were his influences and what did he influence?

Accepted Answer

Diego Rivera was a prominent Mexican pai

Question 6

Describe the Cubist movement, including a discussion of its various phases, major artworks and artists.

Accepted Answer

The Cubist movement was a revolutionary

Question 7

Define "Social Realism" and provide an example that best exemplifies this type of art.

Accepted Answer

Social Realism is an artistic movement t

Question 8

Marcel Duchamp's L.H.O.O.Q. is an excellent example of:

Accepted Answer

A)  Surrealism 
B)  Constructivism 
C)  De Stijl 
D)  Dada 
A)  Surrealism 
B)  Constructivism 
C)  De Stijl 
D)  Dada

Question 9

Explain the influence of Giorgio De Chirico on the Surrealists, using his work and his writings to make your points.

Accepted Answer

Giorgio De Chirico had a significant inf

Question 10

What was the name of the photographer who sensitively chronicled the Depression years in America?

Accepted Answer

The name of the photographer who sensiti

Question 11

The artistic focus after World War II shifted from Paris to where?

Accepted Answer

After World War II, the artistic focus s

Question 12

The first World War led to the Russian Revolution, the rise of the Nazi Party, and Fascism, resulting in artistic:

Accepted Answer

A)  economic prosperity 
B)  censorship and repression 
C)  escapism 
D)  isolation 
A)  economic prosperity 
B)  censorship and repression 
C)  escapism 
D)  isolation

Question 13

The flowering of the _______ brought the works of many African-American artists to the fore, such as Barbecue, by Archibald Motley, Jr.

Accepted Answer

A)  International Style 
B)  Surrealist movement 
C)  Harlem Renaissance 
D)  Brooklyn Expressionism 
A)  International Style 
B)  Surrealist movement 
C)  Harlem Renaissance 
D)  Brooklyn Expressionism

Question 14

Mies van der Rohe designed the German Pavilion building and many others, including the Seagram Building in New York City. Influential to the profile of many American city skylines, the works of this artist epitomize:

Accepted Answer

A)  Postmodernism 
B)  Prairie Style 
C)  Dada 
D)  The International Style 
A)  Postmodernism 
B)  Prairie Style 
C)  Dada 
D)  The International Style

Question 15

The Constructivists declared that the main element in their works was not mass but:

Accepted Answer

A)  volume 
B)  form 
C)  space 
D)  shape 
A)  volume 
B)  form 
C)  space 
D)  shape

Question 16

Describe the rise of the Dada movement. What were its aims? What are some examples of its typical works? Do you think it succeeded in its goals? Why or why not?

Accepted Answer

The Dada movement emerged in the early 2

Question 17

Define "automatism" and the art movement associated with this method.

Accepted Answer

Automatism refers to a technique of spon

Question 18

Discuss the subject matter of most of Frida Kahlo's paintings.

Accepted Answer

The subject matter of most of Frida Kahl

Question 19

Surrealism attempted to combine dreams with reality states, even though recognizing the two were:

Accepted Answer

A)  unrealistic 
B)  contradictory 
C)  competitive 
D)  imaginary 
A)  unrealistic 
B)  contradictory 
C)  competitive 
D)  imaginary

Question 20

Although not a member of the Surrealists, _______ used their approach in her autobiographical works.

Accepted Answer

A)  Joan Miro 
B)  Frida Kahlo 
C)  Vera Mukhina 
D)  Meret Oppenheim 
A)  Joan Miro 
B)  Frida Kahlo 
C)  Vera Mukhina 
D)  Meret Oppenheim

Exam 22: Between World Wars

Discuss the significance of the Harlem Renaissance. Identify an artist and the subject matter of their work.

Rene Magritte's painting Portrait utilizes ordinary objects placed in absurd or unusual juxtapositions. The artist is part of the _______ movement.

_______universal elements were straight lines, primary colors and rectangles.

Identify two well-known American regionalist painters.

Discuss Diego Rivera's contributions to Mexican murals regarding social realism. What were his influences and what did he influence?

Describe the Cubist movement, including a discussion of its various phases, major artworks and artists.

Define "Social Realism" and provide an example that best exemplifies this type of art.

Marcel Duchamp's L.H.O.O.Q. is an excellent example of:

Explain the influence of Giorgio De Chirico on the Surrealists, using his work and his writings to make your points.

What was the name of the photographer who sensitively chronicled the Depression years in America?

The artistic focus after World War II shifted from Paris to where?

The first World War led to the Russian Revolution, the rise of the Nazi Party, and Fascism, resulting in artistic:

The flowering of the _______ brought the works of many African-American artists to the fore, such as Barbecue, by Archibald Motley, Jr.

Mies van der Rohe designed the German Pavilion building and many others, including the Seagram Building in New York City. Influential to the profile of many American city skylines, the works of this artist epitomize:

The Constructivists declared that the main element in their works was not mass but:

Describe the rise of the Dada movement. What were its aims? What are some examples of its typical works? Do you think it succeeded in its goals? Why or why not?

Define "automatism" and the art movement associated with this method.

Discuss the subject matter of most of Frida Kahlo's paintings.

Surrealism attempted to combine dreams with reality states, even though recognizing the two were:

Although not a member of the Surrealists, _______ used their approach in her autobiographical works.

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