Diane Arbus: A Biography Test | Final Test - Hard

Patricia Bosworth
This set of Lesson Plans consists of approximately 104 pages of tests, essay questions, lessons, and other teaching materials.

Diane Arbus: A Biography Test | Final Test - Hard

Patricia Bosworth
This set of Lesson Plans consists of approximately 104 pages of tests, essay questions, lessons, and other teaching materials.
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This test consists of 5 short answer questions and 1 (of 3) essay topics.

Short Answer Questions

1. Other than the United States, where was Diane's work exhibited after her death?

2. Diane's method of photography earned her the title of the "first _______."

3. What opportunity did Diane's risky behavior afford her?

4. How many photos did Esquire use of Diane's?

5. Before teaching at parsons, what magazine did Israel edit?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

There is a clear correlation between Diane's attitudes as a teenager and her photography as an adult. Discuss how Diane's art reflects Diane.

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

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

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