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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 17.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Irwin's ultimate goal is to create a work that is unified and consistent in what?
(a) Color and value.
(b) Emphasis and unity.
(c) Form and balance.
(d) Color and physical terms.

2. As an art student, Robert is both _________________.
(a) Arrogant and cocky.
(b) Confused and worried.
(c) Talented and challenged.
(d) Blessed and cursed.

3. In 1975, he participates in ______________________ show.
(a) The Chicago Museum of Contemporary Art.
(b) The LACMA.
(c) The San Francisco MoMA.
(d) The MoMA.

4. Both parents found Robert a ______ to raise.
(a) Nuisance.
(b) Joy.
(c) Problem.
(d) Simple child.

5. Where did Robert Irwin grow up?
(a) Southeast Los Angeles.
(b) Northwest Los Angeles.
(c) Southwest Los Angeles.
(d) Northeast Los Angeles.

Short Answer Questions

1. What three elements are equally positive?

2. _________________ is part of Irwin's process in the creation of his abstracts.

3. Between ___________ and 1970, Irwin's work can be chartered by time and focused progression.

4. 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.

5. His mother, like most other mothers, loved Robert's childhood drawings, but did the family focus on art or visit museums?

(see the answer key)

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