Inspiration vs. Imitation

According to Austin Kleon, what can we do if we are free from the burden of trying to be completely original?

• Create something entirely new

• Embrace influence instead of running away from it

• Avoid all previous ideas

• Ignore other artists' work

What does Austin Kleon suggest every new idea is?

• A completely original thought

• A copy of an old idea

• A mashup or a remix of one or more previous ideas

• An unchangeable concept

What is the job of an artist according to Austin Kleon?

• To create new ideas from scratch

• To collect good ideas

• To avoid influence from others

• To work in isolation

What is the great thing about dead or remote masters according to Austin Kleon?

• They can still teach you as an apprentice

• They are no longer relevant

• They cannot influence your work

• They left no lessons behind

What is not helping you develop your style or voice as a creative person?

• Practicing regularly

• Copying someone else

• Experimenting with new techniques

• Seeking feedback

What should you identify in a work, cultural trend, or movement to make it most relevant and useful to your own work?

• The entire thing

• The core concept, style, or process

• The least important parts

• The historical background

What is the purpose of identifying parts of a work, cultural trend, or movement according to the text?

• To replicate the entire thing

• To learn from and draw inspiration

• To criticize it

• To ignore it

What should you avoid doing when drawing inspiration from a work, cultural trend, or movement?

• Focusing on the core concept

• Focusing on the style

• Focusing on the process

• Focusing on the entire thing

Which of the following is considered a characteristic of "Good Theft" according to the provided material?

• Degrade

• Skim

• Plagiarize

• Honor

According to the material, what does "Bad Theft" involve when it comes to the source of ideas?

• Steal from many

• Steal from one

• Credit

• Transform