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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. Degrees can allow a person to get involved in an art establishment, but this can have a ____________ effect.

2. Whether one gets a job at a university will be helped by the artist's _________ in the community doing shows and exhibiting at galleries.

3. Academic policy can get in the way by implementing regulations which serve no function or which produce ___________ for artwork.

4. Many students feel that becoming a faculty member at a college would ___________ their creativity as artists.

5. Many artists are rated based on the grants they might receive from the National ___________ for the Arts.

Short Essay Questions

1. What must an artist be aware of when their work is considered to be too risky for others, according to the authors?

2. What happens to many artists who rely solely on themselves for their art and the motivation for their art?

3. What do the problems which occur after a piece of art is made make an artist do?

4. What are some of the other responsibilities which can come along with producing a piece of art?

5. What do many universities want an art teacher to have, though these prospective teachers may feel this can limit their growth?

6. How does an artist make progress in their art and in the world, according to the authors in this section?

7. What does an art degree allow an artist to do, according to the authors, even if they do not think it's necessary to make art?

8. What is art always bound up in, according to the authors of this book?

9. What does a true artist always keep in mind when it comes to creating art and about their efforts?

10. What is the unpopular position that the authors take in relation to the art programs in college?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Making art and viewing art are separated from the beginning of the book, with the two being said to not be related.

Part 1: How does viewing art affect the way that art is made? Does it?

Part 2: Can a person make a true piece of art without viewing art in the beginning?

Part 3: Why do you think viewing art might actually have a negative impact on the artist's work?

Essay Topic 2

The authors note that quitting art requires that not only does the person have to stop making art, but they need to continue to not make art.

Part 1: Why do you think so many people quit making art?

Part 2: How do you think an artist might be able to talk themselves into restarting to make art after quitting?

Part 3: Do you agree that many artists quit art along the way, never to start up again?

Essay Topic 3

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?

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