Environmental Art and Photography Quiz

What was the purpose of the Documerica project created by the Environmental Protection Agency in the 1970s?

• To promote tourism in America

• To photograph American wildlife

• To document pollution and environmental damage

• To create art installations

Who spent three years in Minamata, Japan, to photograph the effects of mercury poisoning?

• Chris Jordan

• Edward Burtynsky

• W. Eugene Smith

• Yao Lu

What is the theme of Chris Jordan's photography as mentioned in the document?

• Urban landscapes

• Plastic waste and pollution

• Wildlife conservation

• Historical events

What does Yao Lu's series 'New Landscapes' depict?

• Traditional Chinese architecture

• Mounds of garbage with green netting

• Famous historical sites

• Modern cityscapes

What concept is described as a 'toxic sublime' in the document?

• The beauty of untouched nature

• The overwhelming sense of awe from pollution

• The simplicity of rural life

• The complexity of urban development

How do the artists in this section approach pollution?

• By creating single-layered projects

• By focusing on beauty and awe

• By inviting understanding beyond a single feeling

• By ignoring modern influences

What is the nationality of Agnes Denes?

• American

• Hungarian

• Canadian

• British

What type of art is Agnes Denes known for?

• Abstract Art

• Ecological Contemporary Art

• Pop Art

• Surrealism

What was the name of Agnes Denes's work that involved a rice field?

• Wheatfield

• Rice/Tree/Burial

• Eco-Logic

• Love Canal

Where was the Rice/Tree/Burial project carried out?

• Manhattan, New York

• Sullivan County, New York

• Los Angeles, California

• Chicago, Illinois