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This test consists of 5 short answer questions and 1 (of 3) essay topics.

Short Answer Questions

1. How did Allan feel about the development of his acting career?

2. While Diane and Allan became more estranged, why did they maintain a relationship?

3. For what project did Diane collaborate with Richard Avedon?

4. Diane's exhibit after her death was titled "Diane Arbus ________."

5. How did Diane search out her subjects?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Discuss what portrait of the 60's Diane painted in her photography. What was she attempting to show?

Essay Topic 2

In several ways, Diane compromised herself and her art for mainstream and normalcy. She did this first with her marriage to Allan and second with getting her work published. In ways, these choices helped her gain what she desired but also inhibited her. Discuss Diane's compromise for the mainstream and normalcy. Was this contrary to her nature or a means to an end? Was she faithful to herself or her art?

Essay Topic 3

Throughout her life, Diane had many mentors who helped her develop her vision. Discuss these mentors and what each offered to Diane and if they were a positive or negative influence on her art or her as a person.

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