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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. Artists should not worry about being misunderstood as ___________ to the understanding can produce bad art.

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

3. What is NOT one of the things the authors feel will matter when it comes to the production of art in the world?

4. The authors claim that worrying about whether one has __________ is a waste of time, in their opinion.

5. In today's times, the authors note, there is no ________ to dictate what is beautiful when it comes to art and art production.

Short Essay Questions

1. What do the authors recommend students do in order to continue their artistic endeavors?

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

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

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

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

6. What happens when an artist focuses too much on making a piece of art perfect, according to the authors?

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

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

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

10. What happens to young artists who become self conscious about their art and about their work?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

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?

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

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?

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