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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. Who did Wyeth know who was buried in the cemetery where the grave digger was doing his work?
2. Wyeth increasingly experimented with and re-conceptualized _________________.
3. "Christmas Morning" in 1944 was Wyeth's first painting that concerned ________________.
4. When did Wyeth cultivate his independence?
5. What did Wyeth think that light in a painting could do?
Short Essay Questions
1. What does Thomas Hoving say is the common denominator for Wyeth the man and Wyeth the artist?
2. How does Hoving describe Wyeth's work in terms of its romantic qualities?
3. What was atypical for Wyeth's source of inspiration for the 1953 painting, "Cooling Shed"?
4. What was the significance of "Trodden Weed" and why was the painting so emotional for Wyeth?
5. How did Wyeth use light in his paintings?
6. According to Thomas Hoving, how does Wyeth show that he struggled uncomfortably with his art?
7. How was "Spring Beauty" important in terms of Wyeth's evolving style?
8. What is the inherent danger when deep emotional and personal associations are used in artistic creations?
9. How long does Thomas Hoving say it took him to get to know Andrew Wyeth as an artist?
10. What was significant about Wyeth's painting, "Christmas Morning"?
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
The theme of the power of nature is an important one in Wyeth's work. Describe how it extends through setting, subjects, technique, etc. and provide examples 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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