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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. When did Wyeth cultivate his independence?

2. How old was Wyeth when he completed the painting in 1933?

3. Wyeth's style eschewed _____________.

4. Which of the following did NOT describe an Andrew Wyeth painting?

5. Where was the place in "Toll Rope" located?

Short Essay Questions

1. What was significant about Wyeth's painting, "Christmas Morning"?

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

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

4. Why was subject matter most important to Wyeth?

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

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

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

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

9. What did Wyeth see as representing all of New England in his painting, "Toll Rope"?

10. What was the subject matter of the 1940 painting, "Road Cut" and how did his future wife Betsy react to it?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

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 2

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.

Essay Topic 3

It is said that a writer writes what he knows and an artist creates what he knows. What does this statement mean? Did Wyeth create what he knew? Give three examples to support your answer.

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