Koons's art work Pink Panther is probably most significant for its

challenging of the critical enterprise of Postmodernism

The choice to depict the scene in slow motion is for all of the following EXCEPT . . .

to attract fans of slow-motion films

This work was created to reflect back upon the . . .

achievements and disappointments of the 20th century

Yinka Shonibare's The Swing (After Fragonard) makes characteristic use of . . .

'African' Dutch wax fabrics covered with Indonesian patterns

Walker’s talent, as exemplified by Darkytown Rebellion, lies in . . .

uilding a world that unleashes horrors even as it seduces

The anthropomorphized human figure in Wangchi Mutu's Preying Mantra symbolizes

a commentary on the depiction of females in art

Song Su-nam's works express an interest in . . .

adapting traditional formulas onto contemporary works

Shirin Neshat's photographs from the series Women of Allah challenge the viewer to

understand women from both the Western and Iranian POV

El Anatsui's use of pounded reclaimed metal from liquor bottles best symbolizes . . .

the significance of alcohol and libation in West Africa

The artist uses burlap as a material in part because it . . .

imitates the appearance of human skin

The temporary nature of Christo and Jean-Claude's The Gates . . .

created a communal sense of experience, created an urgency to experience the briefly altered park

In their installation The Gates, Christo and Jean-Claude were clearly inspired by . . .

the Japanese tradition of torii

Cindy Sherman's Untitled #228, is best understood as an attempt by Sherman to . . .

explore the nature of narrative and pictorial invention

In Pure Land, the artist and central figure Mariko Mori holds a . . .

nyoi hoju, or wish-granting jewel

Doris Salcedo's Shibboleth relies on the viewer understanding the title, which means

a word or custom a nonnative may mispronounce

Song Su-nam's Summer Trees references the

Asian tradition of painting with ink

Smith's composition is intended to explore all of the following EXCEPT . . .

how natives should embrace consumer culture

The references to jazz music in Basquiat's Horn Players include all of the following EXCEPT

an actual trumpet embedded in the work

The location of Maya Lin's Vietnam Veterans Memorial is significant because it . . .

unifies the nation's past and present

Ai Weiwei created Kui Hua Zi

as social commentary and political statement

Hadid's design drew inspiration from

Islamic art, specifically the mosque at Samarra

Many of the characters in Xu Bing's Book from the Sky

are the invention of the artist and are meaningless

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1
Koons's art work Pink Panther is probably most significant for its
total and complete embracing of "kitsch" art
nostalgic remembrance of mass culture objects
unanimous celebration and critical reception by art critics
challenging of the critical enterprise of Postmodernism
2
The choice to depict the scene in slow motion is for all of the following EXCEPT . . .
to attract fans of slow-motion films
to show details not initially visible to the human eye
to invite a meditative and contemplative response
restart the relationship between artistic and spiritual
3
This work was created to reflect back upon the . . .
strides in education in recent years
achievements and disappointments of the 20th century
multitude of languages spoken in the modern world
subversive activities of modern governments
4
Yinka Shonibare's The Swing (After Fragonard) makes characteristic use of . . .
'African' Dutch wax fabrics covered with Indonesian patterns
faux vines, characteristic of the amazonian jungle
lightweight plastic, invented by Shonibare himself
thick fibrous rope, used prior for executions
5
Walker’s talent, as exemplified by Darkytown Rebellion, lies in . . .
uilding a world that unleashes horrors even as it seduces
overwhelming the viewer and confusing them
layering colors and directing light
creating unnecessary controversy
6
All of the following are site specific works EXCEPT . . .
Bill Viola, The Crossing
Maya Lin, Vietnam Veterans Memorial
Robert Smithson, Spiral Jetty
Doris Salcedo, Shibboleth
7
Works like Magdalene Abakanowicz's Androgyn III symbolize the . . .
harmful progression of modern technology
effects of pollution and global warming
horrors of World War II
emptiness of modern life
8
The anthropomorphized human figure in Wangchi Mutu's Preying Mantra symbolizes
the crisis in global warming and its pervasive effects
an overreliance on computers and machines
a commentary on natural selection
a commentary on the depiction of females in art
9
Kngwarreye's work differs from traditional Pacific art in that it. . .
has no emphasis on color
does not have figures
is not done for display
does not use patterns and markings
10
Song Su-nam's works express an interest in . . .
instructing young people in the arts of today
moving people away from aesthetics to political issues
multi-media presentations of ancient works
adapting traditional formulas onto contemporary works
11
Julie Mehretu's Stadia II can be described as resembling all of the following EXCEPT . . .
a political chamber
an amphitheater
a large pool
a sports arena
12
Shirin Neshat's photographs from the series Women of Allah challenge the viewer to
agree that Iranian women have had their rights taken away
accept the reality that Iranian women are very religious
understand women from both the Western and Iranian POV
determine if women clothed like this have been sexualized
13
In Electronic Superhighway: Continental U.S., Alaska, Hawaii Paik makes characteristic use of
Electricity
Telecommunication
Television
Neon lights
14
El Anatsui's use of pounded reclaimed metal from liquor bottles best symbolizes . . .
the significance of alcohol and libation in West Africa
an attempt by the artist to find new, creative mediums
a West African obsession with garbage and old materials
a protest to the pollution of West Africa
15
The artist uses burlap as a material in part because it . . .
is transparent and encourages us to see through the figures
is durable and needs no further care
imitates the appearance of human skin
is inexpensive and symbolizes economic depression
16
The temporary nature of Christo and Jean-Claude's The Gates . . .
made it one of the least appreciated works in Central Park
created a communal sense of experience
created an urgency to experience the briefly altered park
left viewers unaffected and apathetic
17
In their installation The Gates, Christo and Jean-Claude were clearly inspired by . . .
the Chinese tradition of pagoda
the Japanese tradition of torii
the Korean tombs of the Silla Kingdom
the Indian tradition of stupa
18
Hadid's focus on translucency, transparency, and opaqueness is reminiscent of the work of
Moholy-Nagy
Doris Salcedo
Manet
Van Gogh
19
The lavishness of Osorio's installations has named them the moniker . . .
Latino Rococo
Nuyorican
Chicanococo
New Baroque
20
Michel Tuffery's reuse of existing items draws inspiration from recycled materials as seen in
the Golden Stool
the Kaaba
Duchamp's Fountain
the Intihuatana Stone
21
Cindy Sherman's Untitled #228, is best understood as an attempt by Sherman to . . .
create a self-portrait
intentionally create overtly Feminist art
reject feminism and all of its doctrines
explore the nature of narrative and pictorial invention
22
In Pure Land, the artist and central figure Mariko Mori holds a . . .
Ukiyo-e, or wish-granting sphere
momo-taro, or magic peach
kyo-nishiki, or symbolic steel ball
nyoi hoju, or wish-granting jewel
23
Doris Salcedo's Shibboleth relies on the viewer understanding the title, which means
a word or custom a nonnative may mispronounce
a literal crack or gulf between people
a dangerous procedure requiring due attention
a virulent disease which spreads quickly
24
Song Su-nam's Summer Trees references the
Korean tradition of painting screens that separate rooms
Chinese tradition of painting on the scroll format
Japanese tradition of woodblock prints popular in Europe
Asian tradition of painting with ink
25
Smith's composition is intended to explore all of the following EXCEPT . . .
the standard narratives of U.S. history
how natives should embrace consumer culture
native identity as seen by both natives and nonnatives
contemporary issues rooted in colonialism
26
The references to jazz music in Basquiat's Horn Players include all of the following EXCEPT
allusions to Charlie "the Bird" Parker (Ornithology)
numerous images of instruments and musical notes
an actual trumpet embedded in the work
the repetition of "Dizzy Gillespie"
27
Faith Ringgold's Dancing at the Louvre appropriates images from the works of
Michelangelo
Leonardo DaVinci
Gustave Courbet
Rembrandt
28
The strength of the female persona is strongly articulated in the works of
Yinka Shonibare
Mariko Mori
Kiki Smith
Julie Mehretu
29
The location of Maya Lin's Vietnam Veterans Memorial is significant because it . . .
politicizes the deaths of these 57,000 soldiers
unifies the nation's past and present
represents a permanent scar or mark in U.S. history
represents a huge anti-war statement
30
The work of Jean-Michel Basquiat shows various influences including all of the following EXCEPT
the African-American experience
jazz music
graffiti art
ancient Egyptian body formulas
31
Ai Weiwei created Kui Hua Zi
as social commentary and political statement
as an ode to the sunflower seed
as an expression of "art for art's sake"
as an ironic criticism of Western conceptions of art
32
Frank Gehry's design for the Guggenheim Bilbao Museo epitomizes which architectural style?
Deconstructivist architecture
Postmodern architecture
Constructivist architecture
Modernist architecture
33
Hadid's design drew inspiration from
Neoclassical art, specifically the acropolis
Art Nouveau, specifically the Sagrada Familia
Islamic art, specifically the mosque at Samarra
Egyptian art, specifically the Mortuary Temple of Hatshepsut
34
The playful and intertwining walkways are meant to resemble a
rubberband
river delta
bunch of string
spaghetti bowl
35
Many of the characters in Xu Bing's Book from the Sky
signify progressive attitudes toward family andrelationships
are inked upside-down and therefore incite confusion
are anti-government and a cause for political scandal
are the invention of the artist and are meaningless

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