Art, Identity, and Cultural Influence

Why did Jackson Pollock become famous for a painting style that Janet Sobel used earlier?

• Sobel's art was not as good as Pollock's.

• Art critic Clement Greenberg considered Sobel an amateur.

• Pollock had better marketing and connections.

• Sobel did not want to be famous.

How did the meaning of the word "amateur" change from the early 18th century to the mid-18th century?

• It changed from someone who pursued art for passion to someone who was considered less serious.

• It changed from someone who was unskilled to someone who was highly respected.

• It changed from a professional artist to a hobbyist.

• It changed from a wealthy patron to a struggling artist.

Why were women artists in the 18th century often considered amateurs and not given official recognition?

• They lacked the talent and skill of male artists.

• Critics didn't believe women were building careers or influencing culture through their art.

• They preferred to create art in private, domestic spaces.

• They were not allowed to attend art academies.

What was the purpose of the US government relocating members of several Native American tribes to Fort Marion in 1875?

• To provide them with art education and supplies.

• To punish them for crimes and force them to adopt American customs.

• To offer them protection from white settlers.

• To study their traditional art forms.

After his release from prison, what difficult choice did Wohaw face, as symbolized in his artwork?

• To choose between traditional Kiowa life and American farming life.

• To decide between becoming a hunter or a warrior.

• To pick between staying in prison or returning home.

• To select between painting for money or for personal expression.

What actions did the U.S. government take that significantly impacted the Kiowa people and their traditional way of life?

• Encouraging them to move to urban areas and pursue new careers.

• Providing them with advanced farming equipment and education.

• Pushing them off their land and nearly exterminating the buffalo.

• Establishing new trade routes for their goods and crafts.

What personal challenges did Martín Ramírez experience that influenced his artistic expression?

• He struggled with finding inspiration in nature.

• He faced unemployment, homelessness, and a mental health diagnosis.

• He was unable to afford art supplies or formal training.

• He was pressured by his family to pursue a different career.

What does the video suggest about how the value and definition of art are influenced?

• Art's value is solely determined by its beauty and aesthetic appeal.

• The definition of art is fixed and unchanging across cultures and time.

• Art's value is often influenced by biases related to class, gender, and race.

• Only formally trained artists can create truly valuable art.