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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. To enhance the introspection of their processes, some of the Ferus artists become practitioners of what?
(a) Christianity.
(b) Zen and other Asian philosophies.
(c) Zen Buddhism.
(d) Palm reading.

2. Although there was an innate pride in his son's modern art, Overton____________ it less than his wife.
(a) Wanted to see.
(b) Understood.
(c) Appreciated.
(d) Liked.

3. 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 wants the entire dot to be visible.
(c) He does not like to use the entire canvas.
(d) He is not pleased with the imperfect edges of his dot paintings.

4. How do critics and viewers find the disc displays?
(a) Looming and menacing.
(b) Strange and unusual.
(c) Ravishingly beautiful.
(d) Boring and devoid of energy.

5. 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 space.
(b) The canvas.
(c) The viewer.
(d) The artist.

Short Answer Questions

1. At Ferus, Robert feels the need to do what?

2. Another critic, William Wilson of the LA Times, reported that Irwin's "paintings _____________."

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

4. How does Robert react when some of his work is actually destroyed by viewers at his displays?

5. Both parents found Robert a ______ to raise.

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