Ways of Seeing Quiz

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Questions 1-5 of 25:

1.

How does a woman see herself, according to Berger et al.? (from Chapter 3)

She sees herself as a sight.

She sees herself as a physical reflection in a mirror.

She sees herself as a man illusion.

She sees herself as a composite of image and emotion.

2.

What is the main difference in the effect on the viewer between the two Rembrandt self-portraits? (from Chapter 5)

The second portrait follows all of the conventions of the time period and displays the wealth of the painter.

The second portrait portrays the soul and individualistic style of the painter, a style that is completely avoided in the first self-portrait.

The first portrait displays the romance and intimacy between a married couple, while the second portrait displays the empty shell of a man.

The first portrait is in color and the second portrait is in black and white.

3.

What does Berger et al. claim that a woman's presence is to a man? (from Chapter 3)

A man thinks of a woman's presence as emotional radiance.

A man thinks of a woman's presence only as it benefits himself.

A man thinks of a woman's presence as an awkward postition.

A man thinks of a woman's presence only as a physical existence.

4.

What could be the theme for all of the images included on pages 68 to 71? (from Chapter 4)

Death is a necessary part of life.

Nudity does not always equal pleasure for the viewer,

Love will always lead to sorrow.

Power is forever corrupt.

5.

What is Berger's conclusion about the image of a nude woman looking in a mirror? (from Chapter 3)

That the mirror signifies the woman's vanity.

That the mirror creates a split character in the nude woman.

That the mirror shows a woman comparing herself to a younger woman.

That the mirror neutralizes the guilt of both spectator and nude.

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