InQuiztive Test
Which of the following descriptions about this artwork is true? (woman with monky face)
Describes Artwork- *It was made in 1989. *The creators of this piece wear gorilla masks to avoid identification. Does Not Describe Artwork *It was made in 1982. *The artwork is protesting about a painting in the Metropolitan Museum of a nude woman with a gorilla head. *It is part of a campaign for more animal portraiture. *The artwork is protesting about the Metropolitan Museum's general admission policy.
Which of the following options best describes the context of this artwork? (woman and old man with old outfits)
artist and his wife in the guise of biblical figures
How does identity become ambiguous in this artwork? (sphinx)
*A female ruler is shown in the same way as a male king. *The depiction of the person is mixed with that of an animal.
What were some of the social and historical factors that motivated feminist artists like the Gorilla Girls?
*Artistic "genius" was traditionally considered a trait held only by men. *Women were not given the same training as men. *Women were not included in the institutions and systems for serious art. *Women were historically given fewer opportunities to become artists than men.
How is this artwork feminist? (woman with monkey face)
*It brings attention to the lack of women artists in major museum collections. *It highlights the high percentage of nude women as subjects in the Metropolitan Museum. *It questions the treatment of women by the institutions and systems of the art world.
What are some of the benefits or uses of self-portraiture?
*The artist can explore their physical and psychological identity *The artist can use their image to comment on social issues *The artist can assume different guises or show different sides of themselves *It allows the artist to experiment or hone their style with a readily available model
Which of the following descriptions fit this artwork? (guy smocking)
*uses bold and contrasting colors *uses restrained but nervous lines *combines an expression of internal reality with objective realism *depicts the artist after he cut off part of his ear
Which of the following descriptions fit this artwork?
Black and white picture of woman in corner. It depicts a gender stereotype. The subject is presented as though being watched by an unseen voyeur. It shows the artist playing a role. The subject's appearance is based on Sophia Loren.
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During the twentieth century, (social) and cultural movements encouraged the reconsideration of (marginalized) groups by exploring their role both as the (creators) and subjects of important artworks.
Both people in this photograph are performance artists: one is playing the part of a Native American from La Jolla Indian Reservation, the other is playing the part of a tourist.
False
Which of the following descriptions relates to the ruler shown in this artwork? (Sphinx)
Hatshepsut as royalty
How does this film investigate issues of identity? (two guys and a pizza)
How Artwork Investigates Identity *highlighting the complexity of characters' viewpoints, prejudices, and relationships *effective character development *makes a frank statement about race relations
What is the main theme of Duilian the 2016 film by Wu Tsang?
It is a hybrid documentary/fiction about the life of the nineteeth-century feminist poet and revolutionary Qiu Jin.
Which of these artworks was part of the feminist movement?
Part of the Feminist Movement - Woman with money face and table with food Not Part - Woman and her reflection, head, and a noble women and a cleaner
Identify the correct way in which each artist addresses culture and cultural differences.
Picture with two people behind a statue - the artist had interaction with members of the public Correct label: *the artist wears an "outfit" and stood for snapshots with people in his performance of Take a Picture with a Real Indian Correct label: *the artist hopes that people experience his performance and then leave with the idea that "it isn't a joke." Picture with two people with pizza - *The artist uses inventive visuals, strong storytelling, humor, and music. Correct label: *the artist treats opposing parties with the complexity of their viewpoints *the artist highlights institutionalized racism in the early 1990s in film
Match each artwork with the appropriate description(s).
Table with brain like in the center and two people in a doctor office - American artist exploring female figures who had been underrepresented Picture of guy smoking - Dutch artist examining his own appearance and state of mind Women on the phone with her reflection - Korean artist working in America and exploring communities
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This photograph accentuates some of the (similarities) in the couple's appearance, such as their short haircuts with bangs. The point of the picture, however, is their (bond) with each other, not their gender or sexual identity. Such pictures are not about difference, they are celebrations of (individuality). .
Rembrandt was well known for self-portraiture, producing more than ninety self-portraits of himself in many different guises.
True
Match the artwork with the appropriate interpretation.
Two older woman eating - the artist immerses herself within a community Woman in the phone with her reflection - the artist examines similarities between herself and her friends / the artist immerses herself within a community
Match each artist with the appropriate artwork.
Two womans sitting down - Frida Kahlo Head with red - Marc Quinn Woman in corner - Cindy Sherman Woman and Man in old fashin - Rembrandt van Rijn
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Women were not allowed to draw from (nude) figures in art classes until the (nineteenth) century. Even the language of art reinforced a gender bias in favor of men, such as the term "(masterpiece)" to describe a great artwork.
How did the maker of this artwork celebrate the achievements of women? (table with food or something)
by using media traditionally associated with women, such as needle work and ceramics