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Homework answers / question archive / 1 Arts of the World 1300 to 21st Century: Final Exam Due May 7th @ 11:59 PM 200 Points Total (20% of Final Grade) Please Note: This is a take-home exam
1 Arts of the World 1300 to 21st Century: Final Exam Due May 7th @ 11:59 PM 200 Points Total (20% of Final Grade) Please Note: This is a take-home exam. You CAN refer to your notes and the book to help you answer questions; HOWEVER, you CANNOT directly copy and paste answers. You MUST show your understanding of the concepts, cultures, and artworks on this exam in your OWN WORDS – do not use direct quotes. Plagiarized answers will earn a grade of 0. *There are several extra credit questions at the end of the exam Part I: Vocabulary Terms (10 pts each/ 80 points total) Define each term AND cite one relevant artwork FROM CLASS that embodies the concept. Answers should be a MINIMUM of 3 FULL sentences. 1. Abstract-Expressionism 2. Dada 3. Pop Art 4. The AIDS Crisis in New York5. Cubism 6. Impressionism 7. Realism 8. Romanticism - Short Answer (20 points each/ 60 points total) WRITE A MINIMUM OF 5 SENTENCES FOR EACH ANSWER 1. Clement Greenberg was a highly influential art critic/essayist in the 20th century who is commonly referred to as a Formalist aesthetician (a strong proponent for the Formalist aesthetic). What is Formalism and how does it relate to Abstract Expressionism? 2 2. Describe the above artwork – its title, artist, date, medium and significance. *Hint – how does the medium relate to its context/significance? 3. Describe the artwork below – title, artist, date. Explain its connection to Feminism and why some saw it as controversial or why it could be seen as hypocritical. *Hint – If discussing why it was controversial think about the plates. If discussing why it was hypocritical think about the message of the work vs. how it was created. 3 Essay Question (60 points) MINIMUM of 300 words Re-read your answers to make sure they are clear, cogent. Edit for capitalization, punctuation, and spelling errors. Be sure to reference lectures or the text and use visual evidence to support your claims. Pick an artwork by an artist that we have discussed in class that is ephemeral (a happening, performance, interactive experience, etc). Identify the artwork – title, artist, date. Contextualize the artist – when and where did they create art. Explain the artwork – what is it about/how does it relate to its context. How does its ephemerality (time specificness) impact its meaning? Include a clear thesis statement. 4 *Extra Credit Identify these artworks – Title, artist, date (+1 point). Write 3-5 sentences about their meaning/significance (+2 points) 1. 2. 5 3.
