Modern Art in Context

Question 1

What was Marcel Duchamp’s intention for the piece seen above?

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to change the meaning of a common household item

Question 2

When looking at modern art, what should the viewer understand?

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Modern art reflects changes following World War I.

Question 3

After living through World War I and witnessing the effects of war on society and its people, artists _____________________.

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had a new sense of reality

Question 4

Which of the following played an important role in the shaping of modern art?

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all of the above

Question 5

What scientific innovation occurred that affected the art that was produced during this period?

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Albert Einstein’s Theory of Relativity

Question 6

What is depicted in the artwork by Duchamp pictured above?

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an iron with nails attached to it

Question 7

Which of the following post war events most influenced artists?

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both A and B

Question 8

How were the new time and space theories demonstrated in art?

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a tremendous amount of movement

Question 9

Who popularized psychology and the idea of the human subconscious?

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Sigmund Freud

Question 10

What controversy surrounded some of the modern art that was produced?

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Critics did not consider it art because of its non-traditional subject matter.

Modern Art in Context Answers