The silhouettes in Darkytown rebellion were created by...

cutting out the figures from black paper

What is the definition of “shibboleth?”

A belief distinguishing a particular group of people.

Rebellious Silence primarily focuses on

Western representation of women and religion

What does the artwork "Trade" by Jaune Quick-to-See Smith illustrate?

historical equities between Native Americans and the US Gov.

Ai Weiwei used sunflower seeds to represent…

Millions of people as a community.

Why did Yinka Shonibare use African textiles in The Swing (After Fragonard)?

To explore the "Authentic" because of its trade through so many countries.

Old Man’s Cloth by Anatusi was inspired by kente. What is kente?

A fabric made of interwoven cloth strips native to Ghana.

Pure Land by Mariko Mori uses

creative interpretation of traditional japanese artforms and pop culture

What 2 art techniques does Faith Ringgold use in the artwork?

combines the traditional use of oil paints with quilting

Kiki Smith, made Lying with the Wolf, made the piece as…

A statement against stereotypes and gender roles.

What is unusual about the text in Xu Bing's Book from the Sky?

The characters do not exist in the Chinese language.

What did Jaune cover the canvas with?

Newspaper clippings about native life

In Pisupo Lua Afe, Michel Tuffery wanted the piece to…

Make commentary on wastefulness and obesity.

How do Christo and Jeanne-Claude fund their large scale projects?

All private sales of their sketches and investors

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1
This work is
considered an installation piece
all of the above
contains dark undertones
a 3-D creation of a roccoco painting
2
What type of artwork did Christo and Jeanne-Claude create?
ready-made
Video/sound installation
outdoor works of large scale
architecture
3
The silhouettes in Darkytown rebellion were created by...
painting with black paint directly on the wall
metal cover to block the light
cutting out the figures from black paper
sculptures used to block the light
4
What is the definition of “shibboleth?”
A crack which is formed by erosion over time.
A belief distinguishing a particular group of people.
A group of people who work together to be freed.
The oppression of a group due to racism.
5
The Horn Players includes all except
gold leaf
flattened darkened background
flat patches of color
collage
6
Who was the architect who designed the Guggenheim Museum Bilbao?
John Rausch
Zaha Hadid
Jean-Michel Basquiat
Frank Gehry
7
Rebellious Silence primarily focuses on
Western representation of women and religion
Patriarchal in the Middle East and street violence
Violence in the Middle East & government's lack of action
Women's literacy and street violence
8
What style was Julie Mehretu primarily inspired by in Stadia II?
Realism
Cubism
Constructivism
Modernism
9
What media was Praying Mantra made from?
Acrylic paint
Collage
Ink
Watercolor
10
What does the artwork "Trade" by Jaune Quick-to-See Smith illustrate?
evidence of praise towards Native Americans
the canoe symbolizes appreciation of Native American culture
Symbolize trade
historical equities between Native Americans and the US Gov.
11
Ai Weiwei used sunflower seeds to represent…
Millions of people as a community.
The growth of his home country.
His favorite cultural food.
How anyone can be part of a movement.
12
Why did Yinka Shonibare use African textiles in The Swing (After Fragonard)?
To embrace his African heritage.
To contrast between aristocratic and better African styles.
To show how African textiles are associated with royalty.
To explore the "Authentic" because of its trade through so many countries.
13
Darkytown Rebellion was inspired by what popular style of art at the time?
Pop art
Silhouette imagery
Analytical cubism
Impressionism
14
Old Man’s Cloth by Anatusi was inspired by kente. What is kente?
A basket made in tribes by women in Nigeria.
A fabric made of interwoven cloth strips native to Ghana.
A mask that South African tribes wear in ceremonies.
A cloth used as a baby’s blanket in Zimbabwe.
15
The thin black lines underneath the brush strokes in Summer Trees represent
twigs
legs of soldiers
tree trunks
grass
16
What style did Zaha Hadid commonly work in?
Dadaism
Modernism and postmodernism
Deconstructivism
Minimalism
17
What movement is used in Emily Kame Kngwarreye, Earth’s Creation?
Abstract Expressionist
Surrealism
Installation art
Minimalism
18
What is Jeff Koons' Pink Panther commenting on?
classism
commercialism
religion
race inequality
19
Who is the artist of Untitled (#228), from the History Portraits series?
Cindy Sherman
Faith Ringgold
Cynthia Preston
Emily Kame Kngwarreye
20
What artist could be easily compared to the work of Julia Miehretu?
Dali
Rembrandt
Kandinsky
Monet
21
What was the artist of the Horn Players influenced by?
minimalism
kitsch
rococo
graffiti
22
Pure Land by Mariko Mori uses
The growing popularity of the Raelian religion
is a still frame from a cartoon
A reference to Katsushika Hokusai and Mount Fuji
creative interpretation of traditional japanese artforms and pop culture
23
What 2 art techniques does Faith Ringgold use in the artwork?
combines the traditional use of oil and canvas
combines the traditional use of photography with photoshop
combines the traditional use of pottery with clay
combines the traditional use of oil paints with quilting
24
What is Faith Ringgold known for?
sculptures
Innovative quilted narratives
modern art
oil paintings
25
In Electronic Superhighway, which of these materials were used?
TVs and radios
Wires and TVs
TVs and neon lights
Neon lights and radios
26
Pink Panther is an example of what term?
stadia
Pisupo
Kitsch
megalith
27
Is created using
is part of a triptych
architectual plans
projects maps onto canvas
all of the above
28
Kiki Smith, made Lying with the Wolf, made the piece as…
Commentary on the destruction of the environment.
A statement against stereotypes and gender roles.
A comment on how feminism forced women into being sexual.
Commentary on beastality.
29
The Vietnam Memorial was influenced by
contemporary art
ancient art
the minimalist movement
abstract art
30
What is unusual about the text in Xu Bing's Book from the Sky?
The characters are real and important to the artist.
The characters do not exist in the Chinese language.
he characters tell a fictional story of Chinese history.
The characters were each printed using movable carved blocks
31
Androgyne III was influenced by the artist's experiences during
WWI
WWII
The Vietnam War
The Civil War
32
In No Crying Allowed in the Barbershop, the artist took inspiration from the ___ heritage.
Costa Rican
Puerto Rican
Argentinian
Mexican
33
What did Jaune cover the canvas with?
Images to represent the culture
Newspaper clippings about native life
letters written by Native American ancestors
newspaper articles of Native American accomplishments
34
In No Crying Allowed in the Barbershop, the artist took inspiration from the ___ heritage.
Mexican
Costa Rican
Argentinian
Puerto Rican
35
What is the purpose of this piece?
show boundaries between men & women in urban communities
all of the above
exaggerate gender stereotypes
show how masculinity is defined
36
Jean-Michel Basquiat's Horn Players is rebelling against...
the lower class
the aristocratic class
all of the above
the middle class
37
The artist, Shirin Neshat, views herself as an outsider to
Muslim dresscode
Iranian revolutionary culture
Traditional patriarchy in Iranian society
Violence faced by Muslim women
38
In Pisupo Lua Afe, Michel Tuffery wanted the piece to…
Make the culture seem powerful because of their traditions.
Comment on starvation and homelessness.
Show that people should eat more corned beef.
Make commentary on wastefulness and obesity.
39
The Vietnam Veterans Memorial was controversial because...
It memorialized an unpopular war
The Artist was of Asian descent
all of these
It was unornamented, black, and had an unconventional design
40
How do Christo and Jeanne-Claude fund their large scale projects?
All private sales of their sketches and investors
Government Endowments
Ticket sales
Paid for by the cities the exhibit in
41
In The Crossing by Bill Viola, it was created using
silk screening
ink on photograph
acrylic paint
high speed film

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