Ways of Seeing Quiz

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Questions 1-5 of 25:

1.

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

Opposition.

Defense.

Struggle.

Fortune.

2.

Which of the following would be a good symbol for the collection of images on pages 68 to 71? (from Chapter 4)

Two doves with an olive branch.

A president with a burning flag.

A nude woman with a rose.

A corpse with a glass of wine.

3.

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 daydreams stimulated by an artistic way of seeing the world.

Because they are based on limited consumerism.

Because they are based on illusions created by publicity images.

Because it is impossible to have everything perfect.

4.

What are most traditional oil paintings commissioned to demonstrate to the viewer? (from Chapter 5)

The social conditions of the time period.

The power and wealth of the patron.

The style of monarchy and church rule of the time period.

The political turmoil that the patron has survived.

5.

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

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

By using classic artwork to make nudity acceptable.

By showing the reality of the world we live in.

By creating a negative image of other products.

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