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This test consists of 15 multiple choice questions and 5 short answer questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Irwin's years of striving for perfection and precision in what is now echoed in his works as an artist?
(a) Studying music.
(b) Detailing his cars.
(c) Learning to dance.
(d) Being a paratrooper.

2. Irwin focuses self-critique on the ______________ of the work.
(a) Movement.
(b) Unity.
(c) Balance.
(d) Form.

3. In Robert's early days, subjects include what?
(a) Old men, derelicts, and horses.
(b) Horses, cars and atypical scenery.
(c) Old men, derelicts and atypical scenery.
(d) Women, cars and the ocean.

4. The time spent during this period causes what to end?
(a) His marriage.
(b) His interest in making art.
(c) His art career.
(d) Many friendships.

5. To the entrepreneur, Irwin is exceptional and thus was able to do what?
(a) Flourish in LA.
(b) Move to New York and be successful.
(c) Flourish in LA and indeed anywhere.
(d) Be successful in Europe.

6. His dissatisfaction compels him to begin an association with what Gallery, which fostered the coming of age of the modernist artist in LA in the sixties?
(a) DF2 Gallery.
(b) Subliminal Projects Gallery.
(c) Papillon Gallery.
(d) The Ferus Gallery.

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

8. Although Irwin probably was not familiar with whose philosophy of "The Rotation Method," the philosopher's conclusion that fertility is created through self-limitation shines through in his work?
(a) Kuhn.
(b) Koestler.
(c) Katz.
(d) Kierkegaard's.

9. Irwin sees this as a tool to use toward what?
(a) Fame and fortune.
(b) Overcoming obstacles.
(c) Change and accomplishment.
(d) Becoming fearless.

10. This period chronicles Irwin's transformation from abstract impressionist to ________________ artisan.
(a) Op artist.
(b) Abstract expressionist.
(c) Impressionist.
(d) Minimalist.

11. _________________ is part of Irwin's process in the creation of his abstracts.
(a) Studying the artists around him.
(b) An intense internal dialog.
(c) Dancing.
(d) Listening to music.

12. Robert was a ______________ child who could perceive danger and cope with it.
(a) Happy.
(b) Strange.
(c) Wild.
(d) Cautious.

13. How does Robert react when some of his work is actually destroyed by viewers at his displays?
(a) He sues.
(b) He becomes very angry.
(c) He falls into a depression.
(d) He does not mourn the loss.

14. Irwin's goal is to create art that leaves the observer how?
(a) Confused.
(b) In a meditative state.
(c) Anxious.
(d) Content.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. Goldie, Robert's mother, was the thinker and ___________ of the family.

2. Irwin is aware that he possesses the very positive characteristic of what?

3. Robert loves school only for what?

4. Although the level of artistry is superb in Irwin's eyes, this gallery is not making many sales--which they need in order to stay in business. Who comes to the rescue and greatly improves the fiscal operation of the gallery?

5. Irwin's ultimate goal is to create a work that is unified and consistent in what?

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