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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapters 8 through 10.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. A gallery displaying some of Irwin's work includes in his catalog commentary that, "The art is what has happened to __________" (p. 92).
(a) The viewer.
(b) The canvas.
(c) The space.
(d) The artist.

2. Irwin experiments with acrylic columns placed in the room and matching the walls, causing the illusion that they dissolve into the room. Unfortunately, some viewers conclude what?
(a) Irwin has transitioned over to sculpture.
(b) Irwin is now an interior designer.
(c) Irwin is leaving the art world.
(d) Irwin has lost his mind.

3. Later during his disc period, Irwin is able to work with plastic discs, which provide what?
(a) The added element of translucence.
(b) Ease of transport.
(c) A safer work environment.
(d) Weightlessness.

4. Irwin's mother confirms that her son does not like to think of what?
(a) Others.
(b) Himself.
(c) Unpleasant things.
(d) School.

5. Robert's mother apparently provided Robert with an ethical foundation and his father indoctrinated him with what?
(a) A lazy attitude.
(b) An interest in cars.
(c) A desire to work hard.
(d) An easy-going approach to life.

Short Answer Questions

1. Irwin asks himself, "How does one paint a painting without ___________?" (p. 87).

2. Through his ongoing process, Irwin ultimately concludes that __________________ is the best possible element to establish gestural integrity and one with the least amount of possibility for literal association.

3. Irwin and his brother attend what church with their mother?

4. This period chronicles Irwin's transformation from abstract impressionist to ________________ artisan.

5. Irwin was not one of the original artists, but is he chosen to be in the new group?

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