Early American Modern Architecture — Cumulative exam Answers
What two colors did Braque usually use?
Where is the above building located?
Who created the piece above?
What was the inspiration for the piece above?
The piece was inspired by an ancient Roman story, recorded by Livy, in which the Horatii brothers swear to defend Rome against Alba Longa. It emphasizes patriotism, duty, and sacrifice for the state.
A _________ is a piece that is made of many separate elements that have been pasted together.
collage
What was the inspiration for the piece above?
Which of Braque’s characteristics can you identify in the image above?
The essential elements for building a skyscraper are metal beams and __________.
How did the ideal woman change in the two images above? (Titian’s image - left, Manet’s image - right)
Answers may vary. Manet’s nude is more angular and flattened, while Titian’s is rounder and softer looking.
What is the name of the image above?
Portrait of a German Officer
Unlike previous works of art that used imagery to create a distinct interpretation, many Surrealist works do not have _______ _________.
fixed meanings
Who is the artist of the above scrolls?
How does the artist create a cold feeling in the painting above?
Who are B.P Mathur and Pierre Jeanneret?
Which of the following describes ready-made art?
How does the artist create a cold feeling in the painting above?
Answers may vary. He uses the whites of the paper to create snow, and creates crystalline fragments using overlapping planes.
What did Minor White desire his photographs to be?
equivalents (visual poems or mirrors of inner feelings/states of mind)
How does the artist create the mood in the piece above?
Answers may vary. The tired, weary, and hungry expression on the grandmother’s face, as well as the colors the artist chose.
What do the relief sculptures on the support poles, wall planks, and lower end of the rafters of the building above represent?
Why does the artist use the hibiscus flower in the image above?
The hibiscus, known in Cuba as the marpacífico, represents the island’s tropical beauty and Cuban culture. Its placement with lace also connects the flower to the home and everyday Cuban life.
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