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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 1.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. To what area is the single eye of perspective unique?
(a) Europe.
(b) Middle East.
(c) Asia.
(d) South America.

2. What diversifies the meaning of a painting?
(a) The type of museum lighting.
(b) Its type of framing.
(c) Its title.
(d) Its reproduction in many locations.

3. What metaphor do Berger et al. use to explain the single eye of perspective?
(a) A cubist painting.
(b) A ceramic relic from ancient Greece.
(c) A telescope.
(d) A lighthouse beacon.

4. Why does the author discuss the work of Frans Hals?
(a) Because he is a co-author in the book.
(b) Because he is a leading expert in historical artwork.
(c) Because his work shows how words can be used to define artwork.
(d) Because his work is a good example of how art from the past is mystifying.

5. What does the author use "The Key of Dreams" as an example of?
(a) The gap between words and image.
(b) The use of bad titles.
(c) The use of words with image.
(d) The use of poetry in image.

Short Answer Questions

1. Which statement summarizes how images are subjective?

2. The author proposes that there is a gap between what two concepts?

3. Magritte's painting is an example of what type of artwork?

4. Which statement best describes the Cubist style?

5. What invention eventually disproves the idea of center, and single eye?

(see the answer key)

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