Exam 3: Themes of Art

The painter, _________, explores the varieties of visual delight, the natural instinctive pleasure we can take in the everyday experience of looking.

Pablo Picasso painted Guernica in 1937 for

In the painting White Clouds over Xiao and Xiang by Wang Jian,

These three figurative works, included in this chapter of the text, represent three different themes of art: Equestrian Statue of Marcus Aurelius; Delacroix, Liberty Leading the People; and Cimabue, Madonna Enthroned. Explain how each image communicates the theme of the work.

Compare and contrast the theme of the human experience in Kahlo's Self-Portrait with Monkeys and Vermeer's Woman Holding a Balance. Discuss how the artists positioned their subjects in the paintings to convey reality. Consider factors such as lighting, color, and relevant objects.

Select one political leader from the past (prior to the 20th century) who used art to influence public perceptions of his/her power and image, and one leader of the 20th or 21st century who employed art in a similar manner. Discuss the effectiveness or ineffectiveness of these efforts. Be specific in mentioning works or media that were used. How might history have turned out differently if these efforts had not been successful?

Artist Frida Kahlo is well-known for her

Musicians often "cover" songs recorded by other artists, developing a new interpretation of it. Artist Jeff Wall "covered" a work by Hokusai with his A Sudden Gust of Wind (after Hokusai). How does Wall's work create a dialogue with Hokusai's? How do the differences in their works speak to the viewer about the intentions or purposes of both artists? How does this "cover" represent the theme of "Art and Art"?

Whereas the Christian image by Cimabue depicts the central figure surrounded by angels, the Buddhist image in this chapter shows the central figure surrounded by

Consider Rousseau's The Dream and Mori's Empty Dream. Both works are imaginative rather than realistic. Compare the methods each artist uses in creating these images.

The range of ________'s work makes him difficult to categorize. In addition to paintings, prints, and combination pieces, he has done extensive set and costume design for Merce Cunningham and others, as well as graphic design for magazines and books.

The subject matter of Edward Hopper's Gas

Pablo Picasso's Guernica was a protest against

Discuss the value of visual representations in addressing politics and the social order. Analyze a specific artist who created a work that drew attention to, either positively or negatively, something for the public to consider. How did the artist use visual means to take a position on that issue?

The pyramids at Giza in Egypt were built as

Discuss how Robert Smithson uses the natural world to sculpt his earthwork Spiral Jetty. Include factors such as intent, process, and construction.