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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. Many of the greatest talents in the world fail to produce anything of _____________, according to the authors.

2. Artists may become paralyzed by positive ___________ or they might begin to follow the wishes of others.

3. When an artist spends too much time looking for perfection, they can end up wasting _____________ on a piece which only improves slightly.

4. It will never be _____________ what will come out of your original plans, according to the authors of this book.

5. The ___________ becomes the enemy of the good, for when an artist produces something good, they just want it to be better.

Short Essay Questions

1. What do the authors advise an artist should do when it comes to their art and criticism?

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

3. What do the authors point out about most of art that they have experienced in their lives?

4. What do the authors say would happen if only talent matters when it came to art, according to this section?

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

6. What do the authors have to say about the process of quitting as an artist?

7. What do the authors say an artist can not pretend to do, even if they pretend to be an artist?

8. Why might an artist feel fake in the things they do when they are making art that they enjoy making?

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

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

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

The authors caution an artist when they are seeking acceptance for their work.

Part 1: Why might it be difficult for an artist to gain acceptance for their work?

Part 2: What might happen if an artist is only focused on being accepted by others?

Part 3: Do you think that acceptance is necessary in order to be a successful artist?

Essay Topic 2

Newcomer talent is often ignored, according to the authors, when it comes to new art teachers.

Part 1: Why do you think it's harder for newcomer talent to be appreciated in teachers?

Part 2: Why are the years a person has taught seemingly more important to measure?

Part 3: How do you think the skill set of art teachers should be measured?

Essay Topic 3

From the start, the authors also note that art is made by ordinary people and not necessarily by extraordinary people.

Part 1: Why do you think the authors believe that ordinary people are able to make art?

Part 2: Do you think that art is generally made by extraordinary people? Why?

Part 3: How do you think ordinary people can make extraordinary things like great masterpieces of art?

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