Modern Art in Context

Question 1

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 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

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

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a tremendous amount of movement

Question 4

Which of the following post war events most influenced artists?

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both A and B

Question 5

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 6

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

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all of the above

Question 7

What is depicted in the artwork by Duchamp pictured above?

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an iron with nails attached to it

Question 8

What is the name of the piece above?

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Guernica

Question 9

Which of the following pieces of information about a painting is most likely to help the viewer understand its context?

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The events in the artist's life leading up to the painting's creation

Question 10

What is depicted in the image above?

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a Spanish town in disarray after a violent bombing

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