Seeing Is Forgetting the Name of the Thing One Sees: A Life of Contemporary Artist Robert Irwin Quiz | One Week Quiz A

Lawrence Weschler
This set of Lesson Plans consists of approximately 142 pages of tests, essay questions, lessons, and other teaching materials.

Seeing Is Forgetting the Name of the Thing One Sees: A Life of Contemporary Artist Robert Irwin Quiz | One Week Quiz A

Lawrence Weschler
This set of Lesson Plans consists of approximately 142 pages of tests, essay questions, lessons, and other teaching materials.
Buy the Seeing Is Forgetting the Name of the Thing One Sees: A Life of Contemporary Artist Robert Irwin Lesson Plans
Name: _________________________ Period: ___________________

This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 16.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. One of the first steps he takes is what?
(a) To pare down the number of artists at Ferus.
(b) To start a school at the gallery.
(c) To bring in new artists.
(d) To look for funding.

2. The entrepreneur not only admires Irwin's art but also what?
(a) His easy-going personality.
(b) His religious background.
(c) His determination and ambition to succeed.
(d) His love of New York.

3. At a 1971 display at UCLA's museum, Irwin redoes a utility stairway with what?
(a) New stairs.
(b) New lighting and other minor adjustments.
(c) A new color palette.
(d) A new railing.

4. Irwin attributes his success at this gallery, at least in part, to what?
(a) The relaxed atmosphere of the West Coast.
(b) The lack of talent in LA.
(c) His art training.
(d) His natural talent.

5. It is ____________________ to describe Irwin's work after 1970.
(a) A nuisance.
(b) Difficult.
(c) Fun.
(d) Easy.

Short Answer Questions

1. A second way Irwin deals with imperfect edges is to do what to the canvas?

2. Although the level of artistry is superb in Irwin's eyes, this gallery is not making many sales--which they need in order to stay in business. Who comes to the rescue and greatly improves the fiscal operation of the gallery?

3. Irwin grows discontented with his show at ____________ in Los Angeles.

4. What is the undisputed capital of art in America?

5. By 1970, has Robert answered many of his questions?

(see the answer key)

This section contains 282 words
(approx. 1 page at 300 words per page)
Buy the Seeing Is Forgetting the Name of the Thing One Sees: A Life of Contemporary Artist Robert Irwin Lesson Plans
Copyrights
BookRags
Seeing Is Forgetting the Name of the Thing One Sees: A Life of Contemporary Artist Robert Irwin from BookRags. (c)2024 BookRags, Inc. All rights reserved.