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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. Wyeth's emotions were revealed in a dispassionate, _____________ manner from his subjects.

2. What did Wyeth think about "Winter Corn" in 1948?

3. In many ways, Wyeth's paintings were like _________________.

4. What was most important to Wyeth as an artist?

5. In 1942, Wyeth painted "Winter Corn Field" which showcased his _____________________.

Short Essay Questions

1. Could Wyeth's style be narrowed down to any one technique?

2. How did Wyeth use light in his paintings?

3. How does Hoving describe Wyeth's work in terms of its romantic qualities?

4. How was "Spring Beauty" important in terms of Wyeth's evolving style?

5. How did Wyeth unite the paintings "Before Picking" and "After Picking"?

6. What was the significance of "Trodden Weed" and why was the painting so emotional for Wyeth?

7. Why was subject matter most important to Wyeth?

8. What personal association did Wyeth have with the subject matter in "The Sexton"?

9. Why was "Spring Landscape at Kuerners" important in Wyeth's young life?

10. What does Thomas Hoving say is the common denominator for Wyeth the man and Wyeth the artist?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Describe the overall setting and time period for Andrew Wyeth's young adulthood? What was America like during this time period? How important are the time period and setting to the attitudes and issues of Wyeth, his family, and friends?

Essay Topic 2

Andrew Wyeth was not always happy with the work he created. Name two examples of paintings that were not Wyeth's favorites and explain why he might have been disappointed with them.

Essay Topic 3

Explain the significance of the book's title. Why is it called simply ANDREW WYETH: AUTOBIOGRAPHY? What was Wyeth trying to emphasize with this emphatic style? Suggest three alternate titles for this book with supporting rationale for each.

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