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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 16.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Robert's installations were made based on what?
(a) Time.
(b) Funding.
(c) Locale.
(d) Supplies.

2. Why does Irwin paint his dots in precise dimensions that form the allusion of a perfect square within the canvas--drawing attention away from the edges?
(a) He does not like painting dots.
(b) He is not pleased with the imperfect edges of his dot paintings.
(c) He does not like to use the entire canvas.
(d) He wants the entire dot to be visible.

3. Blum regrets that some of the gallery's artists fail to move _______________ where they could be successful.
(a) To Los Angeles.
(b) To Chicago.
(c) To New York.
(d) To Paris.

4. Between ___________ and 1970, Irwin's work can be chartered by time and focused progression.
(a) 1960.
(b) 1957.
(c) 1950.
(d) 1955.

5. What is the undisputed capital of art in America?
(a) Chicago.
(b) New York.
(c) Los Angeles.
(d) Miami.

Short Answer Questions

1. A second way Irwin deals with imperfect edges is to do what to the canvas?

2. A gallery displaying some of Irwin's work includes in his catalog commentary that, "The art is what has happened to __________" (p. 92).

3. In viewing Irwin's dots, what happened to distinguished art critic Philip Leider?

4. It is then that Robert realizes how unhappy he is with what?

5. Questions that arise within Irwin himself about his line drawings leads him to advance to what?

(see the answer key)

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