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Questions 1-5 of 25:

1.

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

"President Washington Age 40."

"Venus and Mars."

"The Princess of Russia."

"Unearthly."

2.

What does an oil painting historically demonstrate? (from Chapter 7)

The political situation of a time period.

The wealth or private property one has.

The number of friends one has in the art community.

The number of art patrons in a time period.

3.

How do publicity images provide reassurance for one's choices? (from Chapter 7)

By showing the reality of the world we live in.

By presenting the contrast between the world it promotes and the world that exists.

By using classic artwork to make nudity acceptable.

By creating a negative image of other products.

4.

Why do Berger et al. claim the goals of a consumer in a democratic industrial society are unachievable? (from Chapter 7)

Because they are based on limited consumerism.

Because it is impossible to have everything perfect.

Because they are based on daydreams stimulated by an artistic way of seeing the world.

Because they are based on illusions created by publicity images.

5.

What does Berger et al. claim that a woman's presence is to a man? (from Chapter 3)

A man thinks of a woman's presence only as a physical existence.

A man thinks of a woman's presence as emotional radiance.

A man thinks of a woman's presence only as it benefits himself.

A man thinks of a woman's presence as an awkward postition.

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