Characteristics of Modern Art in America Answers

Who is the artist of the image above? a. Marsden Hartley b. John Sloan c. Alfred Stieglitz d. Robert Henri Please select the best answer from the choices provided

What was Alfred Stieglitz’s role in Modernism in America?a.He aided in the development of Modernism.b.He was an advocate for photography as art.c.both A and Bd.neither A nor B

What was the Armory Show?a.the first photography compositionb.an event showcasing Stieglitz’s photographyc.an exhibition of modern artists in New Yorkd.an exhibition of modern artists in San Francisco

Who is the artist of the image above? a. Marsden Hartley b. John Sloan c. Alfred Stieglitz d. Robert Henri Please select the best answer from the choices provided

How does the image above fit within the Modernist mold? a. the bold colors represent the Modernist style b. the enlarged flowers become abstracted, and have symbolic meaning c. both A and B d. neither A nor B Please select the best answer from the choices provided

What personal feelings does the artist depict in the image above? a. how cold and industrial buildings are b. the effects of industrialism on nature c. how cramped and confining the city is d. how close and warm the city is Please select the best answer from the choices provided

How was modern art in America different from Europe? a. The focus was on challenging traditional rules. b. The focus was on abstractions of the external world. c. The focus was on abstracting new ideas d. all of the above Please select the best answer from the choices provided

What does the image above depict? a. images and fragments from the artist’s dreams b. a symbolic representation of a German officer c. symbolic memories of the artist’s life d. the horrors of war Please select the best answer from the choices provided

What was the Ashcan School?a.a group of artists from Chicagob.a group of artists that had not been formally trainedc.a group of artists that often depicted gritty New York City lifed.a group of artists that painted only the effects of fire

In modern art, the emphasis was placed on ___________ and ___________ through art.a.form; moodb.symbolism; expressionc.mood; expressiond.beauty; substance