Mod 6: Through the Gates: details

Why was there controversy about constructing The Gates?

• The cost was too high.

• It was an environmental concern.

• It blocked public access.

• All of the above.

Why were some people skeptical about the project?

• Because of its high cost

• Due to lack of transparency

• Because of previous failures

• All of the above

What actions show Christo and Jeanne-Claude’s persistence?

• Their ability to complete projects despite obstacles

• Their choice of materials

• Their collaboration with other artists

• Their focus on environmental issues

What made The Gates an ambitious project?

• The scale and complexity of the installation

• The use of innovative materials

• The collaboration with famous artists

• The short time frame for completion

Explain this statement: “The Gates were gracing the paths of Central Park.”

• The Gates were a series of art installations in Central Park.

• The Gates were a type of tree found in Central Park.

• The Gates were a group of performers in Central Park.

• The Gates were a type of gate used in Central Park.

What are some of the tasks that were incorporated into the work of building The Gates?

• Designing the layout

• Selecting the materials

• Coordinating with city officials

• All of the above

What was ingenious about The Gates?

• Its vibrant color scheme

• Its temporary nature

• Its integration with the environment

• Its large scale

What had to be manufactured in order to create The Gates?

• Steel structures

• Fabric panels

• Wooden frames

• Plastic components

The gates that traversed the paths varied in width because:

• they were designed for different types of traffic.

• they were built at different times.

• they were made from different materials.

• they were constructed by different builders.

Which of the following sentences uses one of the vocabulary words?

• The cat sat on the mat.

• She elucidated the complex topic.

• He went to the store.

• They played in the park.