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This test consists of 5 short answer questions, 10 short essay questions, and 1 (of 3) essay topics.

Short Answer Questions

1. 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?

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

3. It is then that Robert realizes how unhappy he is with what?

4. Robert loves school only for what?

5. Irwin's views on feminism and race relations were always what?

Short Essay Questions

1. What does Irwin do regarding the canvas to make the edges less noticeable?

2. Describe the community in which Robert Irwin grew up.

3. What is the mystery that remains regarding Robert Irwin?

4. What did Irwin's parents think of his art?

5. What did critics say about Irwin's work at this time?

6. What does Blum think of Irwin's art?

7. What evidence of art was see in Irwin's childhood?

8. What takes place between 1962 and 1964?

9. How is Irwin similar to Morandi?

10. What did Irwin love as a teen?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Irwin begins making dot paintings.

Part 1) Describe these dot paintings. What leads to the creation of these dot paintings? How are the steps leading to these paintings important?

Part 2) What does Irwin do after these dot paintings? Why? How do these dot paintings lead to new works?

Part 3) How do actions and decisions related to your hobbies lead you along new paths? How is this beneficial for you?

Essay Topic 2

Irwin's work is significantly different after 1970.

Part 1) Describe Irwin's work prior to 1970. What affected this work? How did his work change after 1970? What caused this change?

Part 2) What did this change reflect about Irwin's thoughts, beliefs, and personality? What did critics think of these changes? Why?

Part 3) How have you changed over time? What caused these changes? How have these changes affected your beliefs and interests?

Essay Topic 3

Irwin exhibited an unusually strong independent streak.

Part 1) Describe this streak. How was it seen in him as a child? What role did it play as he grew up? How was it seen in his art?

Part 2) Did Irwin benefit from this independent streak? If so, how? If not, why not?

Part 3) Do you have an independent streak? if so, describe it. If not, why not? How does this independent streak or lack of one influence you?

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