art chap 2

What is Claude Monet’s painting style best associated with?

• Realism
• Impressionism
• Surrealism
• Abstract Expressionism
• Magic Realism

What central subject inspired Monet’s later works?

• His family
• His travels
• His garden and lily pond
• The streets of Paris
• Famous landmarks

What title is Giuseppe Arcimboldo MOST LIKELY given due to his influence on modern art?

• Pioneer of Cubism
• Grandfather of Surrealism
• Master of Realism
• Father of Pop Art
• Innovator of Abstract Styles

Why would Brendan O’Connell focus on supermarkets in his art?

• To critique consumer culture
• To explore nostalgic connections with everyday objects
• To celebrate the beauty of consumerism
• To criticize mass production
• To portray shopping as a futuristic activity

If Banksy created a new art piece today, what subject would it MOST LIKELY feature?

• Climate change
• A superhero parody
• A modern political issue
• Pop culture trends
• A tribute to classical paintings

How does Pedro Meyer’s photography DIFFER from Graciela Iturbide’s?

• Meyer uses digital alterations, Iturbide focuses on natural realism
• Meyer highlights urban life, Iturbide focuses on rural traditions
• Both feature abstract visuals but differ in subject matter
• Meyer blends magic realism with photography, Iturbide does not
• Meyer depicts modern themes, while Iturbide focuses on history

What do Banksy’s and KAWS’ works have in common?

• Both use graffiti as their main medium
• Both include popular culture icons in their art
• Both create hyper-realistic portraits
• Both are highly abstract
• Both primarily work in sculpture

What might a viewer think about the repeated imagery in Andy Warhol’s Campbell’s Soup Cans?

• It celebrates artistic originality
• It critiques the uniformity of mass production
• It shows an appreciation for fine art
• It highlights the technology used in food packaging
• It conveys a nostalgic love for home cooking

How does Brendan O’Connell’s work SIMILARLY connect to Andy Warhol’s art?

• Both critique popular culture
• Both feature hyper-realistic details
• Both transform consumer items into meaningful subjects
• Both avoid using abstract techniques
• Both are highly experimental in depicting history

What theme is reflected in Graciela Iturbide’s "Our Lady of the Iguanas"?

• The struggle between tradition and modernity
• The fragility of nature
• The power and dignity of a Zapotec woman
• The balance between urban and rural life
• The beauty of religious ceremonies