Modern Art in Context Answers

Who popularized psychology and the idea of the human subconscious?a.Ivan Pavlovb.Sigmund Freudc.Albert Einsteind.Pablo Picasso

When looking at modern art, what should the viewer understand?a.Artists were rebelling against art from previous periods.b.Artists rebelled against political leaders.c.Modern art reflects changes following World War I.d.none of the above

Which of the following played an important role in the shaping of modern art?a.new scienceb.psychologyc.World War Id.all of the above

After living through World War I and witnessing the effects of war on society and its people, artists _____________________.a.had new subject matter and mediumsb.had a new sense of realityc.had a greater appreciation for the beauty of lifed.had a renewed emphasis on classical art forms

What scientific innovation occurred that affected the art that was produced during this period?a.Albert Einstein’s Theory of Relativity b.the invention of the phonographc.the polio vaccine was first developedd.penicillin was discovered

What is depicted in the image above? a. a Spanish town in disarray after a violent bombing b. a German town in disarray after a violent bombing c. the dangers of Communism d. the dangers of a capitalist society Please select the best answer from the choices provided

What is the name of the piece above? a. Gattica b. Guernica c. Gallipoli d. Germania Please select the best answer from the choices provided

What controversy surrounded some of the modern art that was produced? a.Some of the art content was banned by the highly regulated government.b.Critics did not consider it art because of its non-traditional subject matter.c.Critics did not consider it art because of the non-traditional materials used.

Which of the following post war events most influenced artists?a.psychologyb.new sciencec.both A and Bd.neither A nor B

What is depicted in the artwork by Duchamp pictured above? a. a shoemaking tool b. an iron with nails attached to it c. an archaic gardening hoe d. an abstract construction Please select the best answer from the choices provided