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This test consists of 5 multiple choice questions, 5 short answer questions, and 10 short essay questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. It is in ___________________ that the two disciplines, art and science, have grown separately.
(a) Modern times.
(b) Ancient times.
(c) Prehistoric times.
(d) Lithographic times.

2. Irwin finds _______________ who creates perfect discs for him.
(a) A jeweler.
(b) A metal craftsman.
(c) A sculptor.
(d) A ceramic artist.

3. Irwin focuses on a completely white room save for what on all the walls?
(a) A stark black baseboard.
(b) A red streak through the middle.
(c) Pictures of himself.
(d) Dots.

4. While much thought goes into his writing, it illustrates that his strength in communication lies where?
(a) In his ability to listen.
(b) In the spoken word.
(c) In his art.
(d) In the written word.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. Irwin is intrigued by the concept of becoming ________________ which held the dual challenge of becoming responsible.

2. Later during his disc period, Irwin is able to work with plastic discs, which provide what?

3. What is the flaw with the discs?

4. Robert installs a project in a museum to make what case?

5. What do Irwin's new works involve?

Short Essay Questions

1. What does Maurice Tuchman organize?

2. What questions does Irwin ask himself regarding these discs? How does he answer this question?

3. Describe the relationship between Irwin and Dr. Wortz.

4. By what is Irwin now intrigued? How does this affect his work?

5. What do viewers think of this display?

6. Describe Irwin's display at the Whitney Retrospective.

7. What does Irwin ponder after the Whitney display? Why?

8. What are some of Irwin's views regarding this philosophy?

9. Describe Irwin's installations after 1970.

10. What do critics and viewers think of his work? What does he think of their opinions?

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