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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 increasingly experimented with and re-conceptualized _________________.

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

3. When did Wyeth cultivate his independence?

4. Who did Wyeth know who was buried in the cemetery where the grave digger was doing his work?

5. In 1951 Wyeth had an eight-hour operation on his _______________.

Short Essay Questions

1. How long does Thomas Hoving say it took him to get to know Andrew Wyeth as an artist?

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

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

4. According to Thomas Hoving, how does Wyeth show that he struggled uncomfortably with his art?

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

6. Who was James Loper and what is the scene in which he appears in "James Loper" painted in 1952?

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

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

9. Why was "Pennsylvania Landscape" so exciting for Wyeth?

10. What is the inherent danger when deep emotional and personal associations are used in artistic creations?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Nature takes on an almost human persona in this book. What was the source of the depiction of nature in so much of Wyeth's work? How pervasive were the scenarios including nature? What is this literary technique called? Cite examples that support this position.

Essay Topic 2

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 3

Describe the role of Wyeth's family in his life. What does his father's regard for his work mean for Wyeth? How were Wyeth's siblings also involved in the art world? How does the family evolve in its support of each other?

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