Allen/Chen Book Sculpture Quiz

What is Chen's profession?

• Musician

• Writer

• Sculptor

• Painter

Where is Chen currently working on his sculptural project?

• Beijing

• London

• Charleston

• Taipei

What material does Chen use to create his sculptures?

• Clay

• Books

• Metal

• Wood

How do most Chinese people view books as a cultural object?

• As a valuable resource

• As a decorative item

• As a sacred object

• As a disposable item

What is the initial reaction to cutting books for sculpture?

• Excitement

• Rebellion

• Disgust

• Indifference

James Allen uses books to create sculptures in what way?

• He folds the pages.

• He stacks them together and carves into them.

• He uses a sand blaster.

• He excavates them.

What is a book excavator?

• Someone who uses books to make art.

• An artist who carves into books to expose colors, words. textures, and images

• A machine used to move books.

Do you think it ok to use old books to make art?

• YES

• Sometimes

• NO