Modern Art in Latin America — Cumulative exam Answers

What significance does the painting above have? a. The figures are three of the most prominent female artists of the time. b. This painting was the first painting by a female to be displayed. c. It helped counter the restrictions placed on women artists. Please select the best answer from the choices provided

What is a guild?a.a group of artists that support one anotherb.a group of artists that work togetherc.an association of people organized by occupationd.a group of people interested in art

What influence did the Dada movement have on future art?a.It challenged critics to change their views.b.It caused a huge controversy over the artists involved in the movement.c.It played a major role in changing the perception of art and breaking all of the rules.

Which of the following statements is true about the paintings of Flanders? a. Artists created individual symbols for their own artwork. b. Flemish artists used non-symbolic art. c. Artists used commonly understood symbols in their paintings. d. none of the above Please select the best answer from the choices provided

How did Salvador Dalí come up with his images?a.imagery from his nightmaresb.symbolic imagery from his childhoodc.symbolic imagery from his psychotherapy sessionsd.imagery from the horrors of war

Which of the following best describes the subject matter of the Realism period?a.unvarnished truthb.the working classc.subjects that were previously not considered worthy of portrayal in artd.all of the above

Why were Realist artists drawn to their subject matter?a.They wanted to paint something other than religious imagery.b.They wanted to record the life of everyday people and everyday activities.c.They wanted to challenge the traditions of the past.d.They wanted to honor artists who came before them.

What was Sigmund Freud’s theory of the unconscious?a.He believed true art came only from the unconscious mind.b.He viewed the human mind as engaged in battle between the rational conscious mind and the irrational urges of the unconscious.c.He viewed all human beings as products of their environment.

How did the Black Plague affect the city of Florence?a.It killed nearly 10% of the population.b.It killed nearly 50% of the population.c.It killed nearly 80% of the population.d.The city was evacuated before the plague could spread.

What emotional tone can be detected in pop art images?a.irreverentb.humorousc.ironic and cynicald.subdued and peaceful

What is a pilgrimage church? a. A church frequently visited because of the relics of saints. b. A church where pilgrims would worship. c. Both A and B d. Neither A nor B Please select the best answer from the choices provided

What is Analytic Cubism?a.a style that attempted to systematically fracture and rearrange the elements of an imageb.a style that took apart pieces of an image, and pieced them back together in a three-dimensional piecec.a style that used mathematics

In addition to being a religious symbol, the statue David also _______________________.a.served as a reminder of Florence’s republican stateb.warned the people that they should obey the churchc.symbolized the city of Florenced.all of the above

What is the focus of woodlands art?a.respecting the earthb.necessitiesc.personal adornmentd.honoring the ancestors

What does the word Rococo describe?a.a fun, joyous, and casual styleb.a classically influenced stylec.a fanciful, refined, and playful style

What does most of Frida Kahlo’s work depict? a. autobiographical content b. Mexican mythology c. her Cuban heritage d. capitalism Please select the best answer from the choices provided

What was the goal of the New Negro Movement?a.It encouraged African-Americans to become politically active and racially conscious.b.It was a revolt for equal treatment of African Americansc.It was designed to help African American artists gain notoriety.d.It refers to the migration of African Americans from the south to the north after the Civil War.

Which of the following is true about Flemish painting? a.the art was both symbolic and realisticb.the art was symbolic but not realisticc.the art was usually non-representational

What format did Warhol borrow to create the above images of Marilyn Monroe? a. printing press style format used for newspapers b. diptych format from the icons of Christianity such as those found in the Byzantine church c. woodcut style used in Germany Please select the best answer from the choices provided

Which of the following is not one of da Vinci's contributions to technology? a.effect of the moon on tidesb.modern theory on the formations of the continentsc.precise observations of human anatomyd.ideas for space travel