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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. The authors point out that art is generally made __________, even if the opinions of others still matter along the way.

2. In truth, the authors state, there is generally no good reason why others should ___________ about most of any one artist's work.

3. The authors make the statement that art involves __________ and a a certain sense of departing from others.

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

5. Quitting is distinct from __________, according to the authors of this book when writing in this section.

Short Essay Questions

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

2. What are the four things which matter in art making, though they do not aid in the day to day creation of art?

3. What does quitting require that stopping does not, according to the authors in this section of the book?

4. Why might art be more difficult to create in these times, according to the authors?

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

6. What concepts of are are different at the core, according to the authors of this book?

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

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

9. What are two of the main questions an artist might ask themselves after hearing what the authors think of most art?

10. What is the problem with caring too much about acceptance from others?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Some artists are afraid they don't have the special touch other artists seem to have, blaming a loss of magic on their lack of talent.

Part 1: Why do you think artists believe art is magic sometimes?

Part 2: Do you think that artists are always able to have a magical experience when creating art?

Part 3: How do you think that an artist can find the finishing touch they feel is magical?

Essay Topic 2

The title of this book includes the words 'fear' and 'perils' which makes the idea of art seem to be more difficult.

Part 1: Do you agree that there is a lot of fear in art-making? Why?

Part 2: Who do you think creates the peril in art? The artist? The audience? Both?

Part 3: If you were an artist picking up this book, would you be inspired by the title? Support your answer.

Essay Topic 3

Many artists have a fear they are not the artists they once thought they were before they put their art into the world.

Part 1: Why do so many artists doubt their abilities?

Part 2: How might an artist start to build up their own self confidence in order to feel positive?

Part 3: Do you think that all artists suffer from self doubt at one time or another?

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