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Intro to Art - Analyzing the Meaning of Art

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How is this an autobiographical piece of art? (Frida)
a.
It presents imagery of how society controls and hurts all people.
b.
It shows the relationship the artist had with nature.
c.
It shows the pain and suffering experienced by the artist.
d.
It contrasts society's version of beauty with the artist's.
.
It shows the pain and suffering experienced by the artist.
The artwork above is by _______(1)________ and is an example of _______(2)________.
a.
(1) Henri Matisse; (2) autobiographical art
b.
(1) Edouard Manet; (2) biographical art
c.
(1) Frida Kahlo; (2) Psychoanalysis
d.
(1) Claude Manet; (2) Structuralism
(1) Henri Matisse; (2) autobiographical art
When the artist painted this piece, what circumstance was the artist trying to criticize in society?
mistreatment of women in France
How the art relates to the artist's personal concept of self is referred to as ______________
a.
Structuralism
c.
Deconstruction
b.
Formalism
d.
Non-Structuralism
d.
Non-Structuralism
The controversial image by Edouard Manet was entitled _______________.
a.
Masquerade
c.
Olympia
b.
The Son of Man
d.
David
Olympia
Why is Bernini's sculpture of the biblical character, David (above), different from other famous sculptures of David?
a.
The sculpture is made of clay instead of marble.
b.
The sculpture shows David's determination, rather than meekness.
c.
The sculpture shows David as active and ready for battle.
d.
The sculpture is twice the size of any previous sculpture.
The sculpture shows David as active and ready for battle.
If a Structuralist was to look at this painting, what would he/she observe?
a.
A grain stack in a natural landscape.
b.
The shadow cast by the grain stack, indicating the setting of the sun, as sign of hope.
c.
The symbolism presented by the colors and light used.
d.
A farm field, a hill in the background, and the misplacement of the grain stack.
A grain stack in a natural landscape.
What is Deconstruction in art?
a.
The method that interprets artworks in the light of their economic and social contexts.
b.
Interpretations should not focus on signs and symbols, but rather analyze the piece for what it is.
c.
The artwork is expressing something about the artist's life.
d.
A branch of analysis that questions traditional assumptions about what we see, think, or do.
A branch of analysis thatvquestions traditional assumptions about what we see, think, or do.
Why is biography important to art and literature?
a.
It allows the viewer to have an accurate image of the artist.
b.
It takes the viewer in to underlying consciousness of the artist.
c.
It questions the assumptions and accepted norms of a particular person.
d.
It allows the artist's life is told through the work of art.
It allows the artist's life is told through the work of art.
Which form of art allows the observer to learn about the artist through his/her work?
a.
Deconstruction
c.
Non-Structuralism
b.
Psychoanalysis
d.
Biographical
Biographical
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