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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. What is a modern attempt at codifying the wide range of postures and the emotions they reflect

2. When writing words, authors do what to the reader's imagination?

3. What must artist and writers risk?

4. What is the face sometimes treated as?

5. What are gestures "almost idiomatic" to?

Short Essay Questions

1. Why are technical skills mandatory for comic book artists?

2. Give a brief synopsis of Chapter 8.

3. Explain the goal of "Body language".

4. Which works are generally entertainment-oriented, and why?

5. Give a brief synopsis of Chapter 7.

6. How can the artist successfully convey an image of the human body?

7. Why are comic book artists frequently hired to produce storyboards for movie scripts and motion pictures?

8. How has technology challenged the individuality of artists?

9. Why do purely instructional comics often use humor?

10. Contrast gesture and posture.

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Generally, style has been lauded as "a form of imperfection." However, now that technology has harnessed the ability to produce artwork, the personal style of the artist might be encroached upon. Explain the tension between individuality and technological perfection. Use two examples from Eisner's last chapter to demonstrate the consequences of technology in art and the response of humans to computer-generated artwork.

Essay Topic 2

In Chapter 1, Eisner expresses the opinion that lettering functions as an extension of imagery. As an example, he uses Contract with God to suggest that the lettering should remain consistent with the style and emotive qualities of the setting or scene. Explain why Eisner incorporates rain and blood in the lettering and typeface in Contract with God. Cite at least three reasons that support your argument.

Essay Topic 3

Agree or disagree with the following statement: the reader is responsible for the interpretation of meaning when reading visuals. Cite three examples from the book that support your view. Address what responsibility the artist might have in creating the visuals.

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