Ways of Seeing Quiz

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Questions 1-5 of 25:

1.

What is a contradiction to the assumption that early European oil painters portrayed a level of humanism in their work? (from Chapter 3)

Their use of non-human colors to paint their nudes.

Their expression of women as either objects or abstractions.

Their omission of male nudes in their paintings.

Their inability to use humanistic expression in landscapes.

2.

Which of the following is the title of a painting on pages 72 and 73? (from Chapter 4)

"Unearthly."

"The Princess of Russia."

"President Washington Age 40."

"Venus and Mars."

3.

Which word best describes the position of artists as traditional oil painting develops? (from Chapter 5)

Struggle.

Opposition.

Fortune.

Defense.

4.

Which statement best describes what traditional oil paintings depict? (from Chapter 7)

A demonstration of what one will own in the future.

A past or present representation of one's culture.

A current demonstration of what one owns.

A representation of a desired future life.

5.

How does a woman see herself, according to Berger et al.? (from Chapter 3)

She sees herself as a sight.

She sees herself as a physical reflection in a mirror.

She sees herself as a man illusion.

She sees herself as a composite of image and emotion.

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