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This test consists of 5 short answer questions, 10 short essay questions, and 1 (of 3) essay topics.

Short Answer Questions

1. Irwin intends that viewers will experience what?

2. Describe his writing.

3. After gaining understanding of the basics, Irwin does what?

4. The room implicitly represents what?

5. Irwin finds _______________ who creates perfect discs for him.

Short Essay Questions

1. What are some of Irwin's views regarding this philosophy?

2. Describe Irwin's scrim projects.

3. How did Irwin see this display?

4. With whom does Irwin work on this collaborative project? What do they discover about each other?

5. Describe Irwin's installations after 1970.

6. What leads Irwin to painting discs?

7. What happens when enthusiasm for Irwin grows?

8. What does Irwin ponder after the Whitney display? Why?

9. What do critics and viewers think of his work? What does he think of their opinions?

10. Describe the relationship between Irwin and Dr. Wortz.

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Robert joined the military.

Part 1) Why did he join the military? Was this a good reason to join? Why or why not? Describe his military experience. How did it influence him?

Part 2) Was this time in the military significant? If so, how? If not, why not?

Part 3) Would you consider joining the military? Why or why not? Is there anything to be learned from military service? If so, what? If not, why not? Could regular citizens benefit from military service? Why or why not? Should military duty be required for all citizens in the U.S., as it is in other countries? Why or why not?

Essay Topic 2

Irwin makes disc art.

Part 1) Describe this disc art. What art leads up to these discs? What questions were raised that led to this work? Did this work answer these questions? If so, how? If not, why not?

Part 2) How do others view this disc art? Why do they view it in this way? How does this affect Irwin? How does this disc art compare to his other works? Do you find it more unique and innovating? Why or why not?

Part 3) If you were to make a series of work, what would you make? Why? How would your work compare to Irwin's? What might he think of your work? Why?

Essay Topic 3

Irwin collaborates with Dr. Wortz.

Part 1) Who is Dr. Wortz? How does Irwin get the chance to collaborate with him? Describe their collaboration.

Part 2) How is this collaboration significant? What do these two men learn about each other, themselves, art, and science?

Part 3) When have you collaborated with someone else? Was this a good experience? Why or why not? What did you learn about yourself and your partner?

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