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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. This concept is supported by what?

2. While much thought goes into his writing, it illustrates that his strength in communication lies where?

3. From where is this fabric hung?

4. The passion of Irwin's career has been continually fighting what?

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

Short Essay Questions

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

2. What leads Irwin to write his own view on this philosophy? Describe this work.

3. Describe Irwin's installation in the Chicago Museum of Contemporary Art in 1975.

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

5. Describe Irwin's scrim projects.

6. How does the desert become important to Irwin?

7. What do viewers think of this display?

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

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

10. By what is Irwin intrigued? What does Irwin do regarding this philosophy?

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 becomes a teacher.

Part 1) Describe his teaching career. Why does he decide to teach? How is this connected to his feelings about his art and the art world at the time?

Part 2) How does Irwin compare to your own teachers? Does he act like a typical teacher? Why or why not? How does this reflect his personality?

Part 3) If you were to teach, what would you teach? Why? What age would you want to teach? Why? Describe what your teaching style might be like.

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