Art Appreciation 4.7-4.9
Which of these concepts helps us understand Willem de Kooning's painting Woman I?
Abstraction can be used to communicate ideas beyond physical appearance. The female body has long been and continues to be understood as a giver and protector of life. Goddess figures and female idols convey universal ideas about the power of women.
Which of the following twentieth-century artists were most influenced by Auguste Rodin's depiction of the human form?
Alberto Giacometti Henry Moore
Anthropométries de l'époque bleue was an ephemeral artwork that resulted in no tangible products.
False
Where and when was the artist of Olympia working?
France nineteenth century
Which of these statements describes the artist of this artwork?
He was a soldier
What was the artist of Olympia trying to communicate in his painting?
He was trying to update a Classical subject for his own time
Which work is being described in this quote? "The picture for me and unquestionably for many others could not have been more real.
Kids Running on Street
Which body of water inspired the name for this artwork?
Pacific Ocean
Which of the following were used by Henri Matisse to make Blue Nude II and Icarus?
Painted paper cutouts
The artist Emil Nolde was a member of the Nazi party.
True
The predella is the bottom section of a triptych altarpiece, and often functions as a stand or support.
True
The woman in this photograph was embarrassed by it and stated, "I wish she hadn't taken my picture."
True
In this sculpture, believed to represent a king of Ife, what aspects of the head's appearance communicate concepts of beauty important to the culture?
a demeanor reflecting composure. delicate features elegant lines
What particular notions of beauty are especially emphasized in Botticelli's painting The Birth of Venus?
chastity purity
What type of line is used to enhance the dramatic intensity in this composition?
diagonal
The ancient Egyptian canon of proportions employed a system of measurements based on the width of the palm of the pharaoh's hand. According to the canon, how many palms should each of the following elements of the human form comprise?
from the waist to the bottom of the foot Correct label:12 palms from the waist to the knee.6 palms Correct label:6 palms from the top of the head to the bottom of the chin, Correct label:2 palms the width of the torso Correct label:3 palms from the top of the head to the waist Correct label:6 palms
Which of the following materials were used to make this sculpture?
glass lead iron copper wire charcoal
In what ways has the artist Ai Weiwei confronted the Chinese government's conduct?
he photographed himself raising his middle figure toward Tiananmen Square, Beijing he wrote a blogpost listing the names of all 5,385 children killed in the 2008 Sichuan province earthquake in 2011, he filmed the government's destruction of his studio
In which of these art forms does the body and its actions become the artwork?
installation performance
What did Théodore Géricault do in preparation for painting Raft of the Medusa?
interviewed survivors built a replica of the raft studied corpses
Which one of these statements explains the appearance of the figure in Branded?
it confronts, even exaggerates, the imperfections of reality.
What does this artwork depict?
the desertion of passengers from a French naval vessel
What aspects of the Woman from Willendorf make it archetypal?
the fact it lacks facial features, suggesting it is not a specific deity the fact it is very old and related to ancient beliefs the fact it emphasizes female anatomy, relating it to women in general
Which of the following are central themes in ORLAN's work?
the impossibility of physical perfection the tyranny of societal preconceptions about female appearance the ways technology can transcend human limitations
Which of the following concepts of beauty relate to the Japanese artist Kaigetsudo Dohan's Beautiful Woman?
the inner beauty and studied grace of a mature geisha
Which artistic tendencies and formal concerns did the artist use in Recumbent Figure?
the organic contours of the materials used the integration of solid forms and voids natural forms like mountains and valleys both European and non-Western artistic traditions
Which of the following statements describe the purpose(s) of this artwork?
to nudge people out of their comfort zone to explore the detached nature of modern conflict to turn the virtual into physical, and vice versa
Figurines depicting the female body are amongst the oldest created objects in numerous societies.
true
One of the foremost reasons why artists have been fascinated by the human body is the belief that external form can communicate internal characteristics.
true
The artist of this 2007 artwork considers his artworks to be installations.
true
Menkaure and His Wife, Queen Khamerernebty, was made by sculptors from which culture?
Egyptian
Which artwork relates to this quote? "We watched, Disbelieving and helpless, On that savage day."
Falling Woman
An artist can only produce a powerful piece of art about war if they have had a personal experience of conflict.
False
Immediately after this photograph was taken, the government sent food to this family who in turn agreed to be interviewed by several newspapers around the country.
False
This artwork was highly praised for capturing the trauma of 9/11 and was placed as a memorial at the site of the fallen twin towers.
False
This exhibition took place during World War II.
False
Which of these artists created this artwork?
Ganzeer Sad Panda Mohamad Fahmy
Why did some people criticize this memorial?
It descended downward It was made of black granite.
Who is the artist of Branded?
Jenny Saville
During which war was this photograph made?
Vietnam War
How long did this performance last?
a month
Which description best fits the figure of Man Pointing?
an abstraction based off the artist's creative choices
What qualities do the conventions of ancient Egyptian art impart to the sculpture of Menkaure and His Wife, Queen Khamerernebty?
austere strength everlasting power
What do these two artworks have in common?
both are protests against the horrors of war both were created by German artists both were created in the twentieth century
Which cultural and/or intellectual movement(s) particularly influenced Alberto Giacometti's representations of the human form?
existentialism Surrealism
What is so revolutionary about Walking Man?
its fragmentary representation its rough, unfinished surfaces its expressive emotional effects
What did Anthropométries de l'époque bleue introduce for the first time?
living brushes
How does the artist present the figure of the king to emphasize his power in this artwork?
making the king stand in higher relief than the other figures figure wears an elaborate helmet figure holds a ceremonial sword
Which of the following is believed to be the purpose of the Woman from Willendorf
none of the other answers
Which of the following was used in making the sculpture of Menkaure and His Wife, Queen Khamerernebty?
the canon or proportions
The German artist Otto Dix includes self-portraits within his triptych depicting the horrors of World War I. Which figures represent the artist
the soldier wearing a gas mask in the central panel the man who is carrying a wounded man in the right-hand panel
Whose names are inscribed on the 9/11 Memorial?
those who died in the Twin Towers those who died in the World Trade Center bombing in 1993 those who died trying to rescue those in the Twin Towers. those who died on flight 93 in Pennsylvania
Why do artists choose to depict scenes of war?
to inspire us through scenes of heroism to shock us into opposing violence to inspire support for one side over another to show the realities of conflict
Ancient Greek notions of beauty were based upon the combination of an underlying canon of mathematical proportions with the finely honed physiques of male athletes.
true
How many people survived the ordeal depicted in this scene?
15
What is the subject matter of Myron's Discus Thrower?
A Greek Athlete
What is an oba?
A king
What is the subject of Recumbent Figure?
A reclining nude woman
What happened after this exhibition?
Artworks from this exhibition were sold. Artworks from this exhibition were destroyed. Some of the artists whose works featured in this exhibition committed suicide.
Which type of earlier artwork served as a model for the goddess's figure in Botticelli's painting The Birth of Venus?
Classical Greek Sculpture
This scene shows deceased soldiers after which battle?
Gettysburg
Which humanitarian crisis did this photograph bring to light?
Great Depression
What aspects of Jewish history and faith are referenced in this artwork?
Night of the Broken Glass the Holocaust Kabbalah
This image shows the little girl Kim Phuc running naked away from a huge cloud of smoke. What happened after this photograph was published?
President Nixon questioned its authenticity The photograph prompted donations that paid for the surgery that saved Kim Phuc's life Kim Phuc remained in close contact with the photographer It contributed to the anti-war movement.
Which of the following statements relate to the content of Portrait (Futago)?
Race and gender can be seen as artificial constructions. We should not make assumptions based on appearances. Our understanding of who we are can be directly influenced by the past The meaning of an artwork gains depth when the viewer knows about the context
What did the artist of Loving Care do to create the work?
She dipped her head into a bucket full of dye and mopped the floor with her hair.
This large-scale work was exhibited on the West Bank wall dividing Palestine from Israel.
True
What do these two artworks have in common?
They both portray victims of war. They were both made in Egypt. They both use animal symbolism.
Which of the following descriptions apply to these statues?
They stand between 15 and 20 ft. tall They were created by the Toltec people They wear sandals decorated with symbols of the gods. They all feature a pectoral.
Artists can instigate social change through their artworks.
True
Emil Nolde secretly painted watercolors after he was publicly ridiculed and told by his government that he could no longer make art.
True
Leopards, known for their power and speed, were symbols of the rulers of Benin.
True
