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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. Virtually all artists will spend some time producing work that no one ________________.

2. Many artists will worry they are _____________ their art, according to the authors of this section of the book.

3. Who will begin to ask how art should be done, according to the authors of the book?

4. Artists will often look for __________, which will affirm one's humanity, according to the authors.

5. Many things will matter to the creation of art, but they will not aid in the day to day ___________ of art.

Short Essay Questions

1. When do artists only care about impressing others, according to the opinions of the authors?

2. What is the relationship between art making and talent, according to the authors of this book?

3. What is the advice and the inspiration the authors want to leave the author with in the beginning of this book?

4. What can happen when a person is focuses on the reactions of critics?

5. What do the authors have to say about the creation of art in relation to the skills needed and and the type of person who can be an artist?

6. What is the problem with seeking out understanding when it comes to one's art, according to the authors?

7. What is one of the main fears that the authors feel artists have about themselves and the validity of their art?

8. Why is the loss of motivation a particularly difficult situation for students of art?

9. What do the authors think is a waste of time to worry about when it comes to art?

10. What must an artist do when the original destination of the art evaporates, according to the authors?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Students who want to continue to do art have troubles after leaving school, according to the authors.

Part 1: Why do you think students can have difficulties continuing to do art when they leave school?

Part 2: How do you think schools could support students who want to continue to do art?

Part 3: Do you think that students are responsible for their motivation after school ends or is the school responsible?

Essay Topic 2

Feedback from others can throw a person into uncertainty, according to the authors.

Part 1: Why do you think that feedback can cause uncertainly in an artist?

Part 2: Why would an artist listen to feedback from others about their art?

Part 3: Do you listen to feedback when it is presented to you? Why or why not?

Essay Topic 3

The authors point out that in order to do good work as an artist, a person might be a part of their community and their time.

Part 1: Why do you think that the artist needs to be a part of their community in order to do good work?

Part 2: How does an artist become a part of their time during their career as an artist?

Part 3: Do you think that it's fair for the authors to talk about the goal of doing 'good work' as an artist?

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