Lecture on Noguchi's Art

What is the main purpose of the lecture?

• To discuss a controversy involving materials used in sculpture

• To explain the place of furniture design in fine art

• To introduce an artist and his philosophy

• To examine the inspiration behind a well-known piece of public art

What does the professor imply about Noguchi's extensive travel?

• It allowed Noguchi to benefit from a variety of perspectives.

• It led Noguchi to reject the use of many common sculptural materials.

• It introduced Noguchi's commercial products to a broad audience.

• It explains why many people find Noguchi's work controversial.

What point does the professor make when he discusses Noguchi's aluminum sculptures?

• These sculptures were the most accessible of Noguchi's work.

• Noguchi was innovative in his choice of materials.

• Noguchi tried to blur the line between functionality and visual appeal.

• Galleries sold many of Noguchi's mass-produced aluminum sculptures.

What does the professor suggest about Noguchi's paper lanterns?

• The public found them to be too functional to be considered art.

• They were more successful than Noguchi's other commercial products.

• They deserve to be considered a legitimate form of sculpture.

• They were effective in lighting large public spaces.

Why does the woman mention a fountain in Detroit?

• To demonstrate the fact that Noguchi's artwork could vary greatly in size

• To question whether the fountain can be classified as art

• To point out a similarity between the plaza and the Noguchi Museum

• To check her understanding of a point the professor made

What point does the professor make when he discusses stage sets?

• Noguchi’s traditional stage sets contrasted with Martha Graham's modern choreography.

• Noguchi was less innovative when limited sculptural materials were available.

• Noguchi preferred designing sets that limited outdoor spaces.

• Noguchi liked having space constraints imposed on his work