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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. Irwin feels so self-indulgent in his own work that ___________________ as a means in which he can serve society as a whole.

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

3. Now, with no such material objects in his life, Irwin has to do what?

4. Does Robert struggle with the concepts?

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

Short Essay Questions

1. How did Irwin see this display?

2. Where does Irwin submit proposals?

3. What leads Irwin to painting discs?

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

5. What do viewers think of this display?

6. What happens when enthusiasm for Irwin grows?

7. What does Maurice Tuchman organize?

8. What is phenomenology? What does Irwin think of this and the work done regarding this?

9. Compare Irwin's work from before 1970 to his work after 1970.

10. What does Irwin do now that he has decided to stop making art to sell?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

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 2

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 3

Irwin collaborates with Dr. Wortz.

Part 1) Who is Dr. Wortz? How does Irwin get the chance to collaborate with him? Describe their collaboration.

Part 2) How is this collaboration significant? What do these two men learn about each other, themselves, art, and science?

Part 3) When have you collaborated with someone else? Was this a good experience? Why or why not? What did you learn about yourself and your partner?

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