Analyzing the Meaning of Art Answers

If a Structuralist was to look at this painting, what would he/she observe? a. A grain stack in a natural landscape. b. The shadow cast by the grain stack, indicating the setting of the sun, as sign of hope. c. The symbolism presented by the colors and light used. d. A farm field, a hill in the background, and the misplacement of the grain stack. Please select the best answer from the choices provided

Which form of art allows the observer to learn about the artist through his/her work? a.Deconstructionc.Non-Structuralismb.Psychoanalysisd.Biographical

What method of art analysis considers the underlying unconscious meaning of an artwork?a.Psychoanalysisc.Deconstructionb.Non-Structuralismd.Structuralism

How the art relates to the artist's personal concept of self is referred to as ______________ a. Structuralism c. Deconstruction b. Formalism d. Non-Structuralism Please select the best answer from the choices provided

What is autobiographical art? a. Artwork expressing something about the artist's life. b. Artwork that relates to the artists personal concept of self and their place in society. c. Artwork that tells of the artist's family life. d. Artwork that considers the underlying unconscious meaning of an artwork. Please select the best answer from the choices provided

What is Deconstruction in art?a.The method that interprets artworks in the light of their economic and social contexts.b.Interpretations should not focus on signs and symbols, but rather analyze the piece for what it is.c.The artwork is expressing something about the artist's life.d.A branch of analysis that questions traditional assumptions about what we see, think, or do.

Why is Bernini’s sculpture of the biblical character, David (above), different from other famous sculptures of David? a. The sculpture is made of clay instead of marble. b. The sculpture shows David’s determination, rather than meekness. c. The sculpture shows David as active and ready for battle. d. The sculpture is twice the size of any previous sculpture. Please select the best answer from the choices provided

Choose the best answer below. How is this an autobiographical piece of art? a. It presents imagery of how society controls and hurts all people. b. It shows the relationship the artist had with nature. c. It shows the pain and suffering experienced by the artist. d. It contrasts society’s version of beauty with the artist’s. Please select the best answer from the choices provided

The controversial image by Edouard Manet was entitled _______________.a.Masqueradec.Olympiab.The Son of Mand.David

Which of the following statement(s) is/are true about the work of art above? a. The apple is thought to symbolize the apple eaten by Adam in the Bible, largely based on the title, The Son of Man. b. Many who view this piece feel uncomfortable about the image, because many can relate to this image and the sense of having temptation in front of us. c. One theory about this painting is that it represents the temptations always directly facing mankind, no matter what the time or space. d. All of the above are true. Please select the best answer from the choices provided