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

2. Robert's dissatisfaction with Jepson then leads him to the Chouinard Art Institute, where he focuses on what?

3. The time spent during this period causes what to end?

4. With what does Ferus present Irwin?

5. It is during his association with this gallery that Irwin evolves from a figurative painter to what?

Short Essay Questions

1. Describe Irwin's parents.

2. What things come to an end in this section?

3. How do those who grow up in this community view the world?

4. Describe Irwin's liberal thinking.

5. Describe Irwin's time as an art student at Otis Art Institute.

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

7. What happens to Robert after staring at his work for hours? How does he use this to his advantage?

8. What takes place between 1962 and 1964?

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

10. Describe Robert's artistic process.

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Irwin attended several art institutes.

Part 1) Describe these art institutes. Why did he attend them? What did he learn by attending them? Overall, were his experiences positive? Why or why not?

Part 2) How did this time in school affect his work? What did he learn about himself? How did this schooling affect his opinion of art? Why?

Part 3) Do you believe all artists should attend some sort of post-secondary institution? Why or why not? Would Irwin agree with you? Why or why not?

Essay Topic 2

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 3

Critics have a difficult time pinning Irwin to one style.

Part 1) Describe the various styles to which Irwin had been temporarily pinned. How does his work reflect each of these styles?

Part 2) Why is it so difficult to pin Irwin to one style? Does Irwin want to be pinned? Why or why not? Why do critics want to pin him to one style?

Part 3) How important are various styles of art? Is it necessary for one to create a specific style of art in a specific genre and medium? Why or why not?

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