How does the environmental context of this work affect the viewers interpretation?

Its remote location added a sense of contemplative emotion to the work

How did the environmental context affect Ludwig Mies van der Rohe and Philip Johnson's design?

Incorporated a plaza as to not dominate the buildings adjacent to it

Helen Frankenthaler used diluted paint primarily to

demonstrate the spontaneous flowing of paint across a surface

At Frank Lloyd Wright’s Fallingwater, the construction materials stone and glass were chosen for their

ability to harmonize with the surrounding natural environment

Marcel Duchamp displayed a urinal upside down on a pedestal

to invite the viewer to see a ready-made object in a new way

Constantin Brancusi’s The Kiss reflects artistic trends in early-twentieth-century Modern sculpture by

focusing on abstraction as a way to explore the inner nature of things

The artist intended to elevate the status of his subject to that of a religious icon by the use of a diptych format

multiple references to mechanical forms of reproduction

What is most true about how the environment of this work can affect the viewer’s individual interpretation?

The spheres were let go and drifted on environmental conditions.

In The Bay, Helen Frankenthaler created a large-scale work that invites the viewer to

appreciate the relationships and interactions between colors.

What significant change in Western Art is demonstrated by works such as this?

The work was meant to remain in one place for a limited amount of time.

In this work Rivera included figures that spanned four centuries most probably to convey the idea that

all Mexicans are a part of the country’s rich, ongoing history

What formal qualities of the materials are most emphasized in this work?

The graphic irregularities of serigraphy.

Robert Smithson chose the motif of the spiral for his earthwork Spiral Jetty because its shape

symbolized to him the natural cycle of creation and decay

What was the formal intention of Claus Oldenburg’s most important works such as this?

To model everyday items in gargantuan proportions

In creating the work shown, Claes Oldenburg intended to encourage thoughtful reflection by

contrasting references to objects connected with gender stereotypes

What were the intentions of Ludwig Mies van der Rohe and Philip Johnson when they designed this building?

To emphasize the structural elements of the building.

In this particular painting from the series, the artist intended to convey the

discrimination that African Americans found in the United States

What contextual factors had the greatest influence on the works by Andy Warhol such as this?

Mass advertising and consumerism

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How does the environmental context of this work affect the viewers interpretation?
Its remote location added a sense of contemplative emotion to the work
Its proximity to Salt Lake City made it an extension to the urban layout
Its placement on a popular beach added to its popularity
Its size made it understandable only from the air
2
Artistic genre of three-dimensional works that are often site-specific
Public Art
Assemblage
Installation Art
Constructivism
3
This work. Which of the following movements and artists had the greatest influence on Andy Warhol?
Neoclassicism and Frida Kahlo.
Realism and Jackson Pollock
Renaissance and Francisco Goya.
Gothic and Jasper Johns.
4
How did the environmental context affect Ludwig Mies van der Rohe and Philip Johnson's design?
the building would be the highest building in New York City.
Incorporated a plaza as to not dominate the buildings adjacent to it
Manhattan real estate was expensive
They mostly used New York State stone.
5
Helen Frankenthaler used diluted paint primarily to
demonstrate the spontaneous flowing of paint across a surface
form hard-edged geometric compositions using tonal variants
reveal the expressive power of vigorous brushwork
create the illusion of distance and depth in her work
6
The essence or identity of a subject through eliminating all non-essential forms, features or concepts.
Regionalism
Minimalism
Abstract Expressionism
Post Expressionism
7
At Frank Lloyd Wright’s Fallingwater, the construction materials stone and glass were chosen for their
adaptability to humid climates that experience abundant rainfall
reliability in withstanding the force of water from a nearby river
ability to harmonize with the surrounding natural environment
availability from nearby industrial factories at an economical cost
8
The Chrysler Building by William van Alen has elements from which of the following styles?
Art Nouveau
Cubist
Fin-de-scìele
Art Deco
9
Marcel Duchamp displayed a urinal upside down on a pedestal
to honor exceptional craftsmanship, engineering, and construction technique
to invite the viewer to see a ready-made object in a new way
Celebrate its aesthetic qualities as an example of form following function
as a critique of modern capitalist consumerism
10
What type of equipment did Robert Smithson use to make this work?
A dump truck and bulldozer
A shovel and Rake
A concrete mixer and mold
Chisel and Dynamite
11
Constantin Brancusi’s The Kiss reflects artistic trends in early-twentieth-century Modern sculpture by
utilizing new materials and techniques to depict traditional subject matter
utilizing dramatic movement and expressions to elicit an emotional response
focusing on mathematical proportions in order to depict ideal beauty
focusing on abstraction as a way to explore the inner nature of things
12
The artist intended to elevate the status of his subject to that of a religious icon by the use of a diptych format
heightened contrast and realistic detailing in each portrait
abrupt variations of color found throughout the composition
multiple references to mechanical forms of reproduction
combination of diverse painting styles or techniques
13
What is most true about how the environment of this work can affect the viewer’s individual interpretation?
The spheres dissolved over time according to weather conditions
The spheres were painted to blend with environment they were placed.
The mass of spheres could be walked upon despite their delicate appearance
The spheres were let go and drifted on environmental conditions.
14
In The Bay, Helen Frankenthaler created a large-scale work that invites the viewer to
examine their own cultural stereotypes, using imagery from popular media
appreciate the relationships and interactions between colors.
decipher the work's meaning based on its social context
Varying textures & gestural marks, that resemble Abstract Expressionist
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What significant change in Western Art is demonstrated by works such as this?
The work was made of long lasting materials
The work was meant to be placed outside
The work was meant to remain in one place for a limited amount of time.
The work would permanently alter the natural environment
16
This work is reminiscent of the anatomical distortions of which of the following artist?
Pablo Picasso
Edvard Munch
Paul Gauguin
Frida Kahlo
17
This house in New Castle Deleware was highly influenced by which of the following architectural styles?
Deconstructivism
Post Modern
Neovictorian
Organic
18
In this work Rivera included figures that spanned four centuries most probably to convey the idea that
Mexicans suffered for years under the rule of dictators
all Mexicans are a part of the country’s rich, ongoing history
artists and writers have played a critical role in Mexico’s history
the Mexican Revolution was the beginning of a glorious new era
19
What formal qualities of the materials are most emphasized in this work?
The miscibility of oil paints.
The reproducibility of the relief printing process
The graphic irregularities of serigraphy.
The impasto qualities of encaustic
20
Robert Smithson chose the motif of the spiral for his earthwork Spiral Jetty because its shape
represented for him the idea of human progress
would promote interaction among visitors walking its path
symbolized to him the natural cycle of creation and decay
increased the stability of the natural materials used
21
What was the formal intention of Claus Oldenburg’s most important works such as this?
To model everyday items in gargantuan proportions
To create fleeting art installations
To create large abstract forms
To include himself as part of the art performance
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Also refer to gestural painting or gestural abstraction
Color field painting
Minimalism
Action painting
Abstract Expressionism
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In creating the work shown, Claes Oldenburg intended to encourage thoughtful reflection by
challenged notions about originality by using a prefabricated object
public comment from imagery from comic books familiar to viewers
placing the work near the Lincoln Memorial in Washington, D.C.
contrasting references to objects connected with gender stereotypes
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What were the intentions of Ludwig Mies van der Rohe and Philip Johnson when they designed this building?
To eliminate all decorative features of the design
To sheath the building in stainless steel to best symbolize their client.
To economically design an apartment building for low income residents.
To emphasize the structural elements of the building.
25
In this particular painting from the series, the artist intended to convey the
poor conditions among the lower class in modern, everyday life
consequences of urban settings broke down tight-knit rural communities
discrimination that African Americans found in the United States
separation of slaves and slaveholders in the United States
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What contextual factors had the greatest influence on the works by Andy Warhol such as this?
Mass advertising and consumerism
Advances in paint technology
A spike in the national suicide rate.
The unsavory behavior of celebrities

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