Ways of Seeing Quiz

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Questions 1-5 of 25:

1.

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

She sees herself as a physical reflection in a mirror.

She sees herself as a sight.

She sees herself as a man illusion.

She sees herself as a composite of image and emotion.

2.

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

The political situation of a time period.

The number of friends one has in the art community.

The wealth or private property one has.

The number of art patrons in a time period.

3.

What is the main difference in the effect on the viewer between the two Rembrandt self-portraits? (from Chapter 5)

The first portrait is in color and the second portrait is in black and white.

The first portrait displays the romance and intimacy between a married couple, while the second portrait displays the empty shell of a man.

The second portrait portrays the soul and individualistic style of the painter, a style that is completely avoided in the first self-portrait.

The second portrait follows all of the conventions of the time period and displays the wealth of the painter.

4.

What types of images are paired together on pages 126 and 127? (from Chapter 6)

Female nude paintings and male nude photos.

Oil paintings and photographs.

Drawings and architectural diagrams.

Advertisements and celebrity photos.

5.

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

A past or present representation of one's culture.

A current demonstration of what one owns.

A demonstration of what one will own in the future.

A representation of a desired future life.

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