Fierce Women of Art | The Art Assignment | PBS Digital Studios

The video explores the work and impact of five influential women artists: the Guerrilla Girls, Corita Kent, Lynda Benglis, Xiao Lu, and Kara Walker. Each artist challenges societal norms and addresses issues such as gender inequality, racial discrimination, and censorship through their unique art forms. The Guerrilla Girls use humor and statistics to highlight gender and racial imbalances in the art world. Corita Kent's printmaking combines faith and activism. Lynda Benglis is known for her bold sculptures and controversial Artforum ad. Xiao Lu's performance art in China challenges censorship, while Kara Walker's silhouettes critique racial stereotypes and history.

What unique method do the Guerrilla Girls use to protect their identities while highlighting gender and racial inequalities?

• They disguise themselves as famous art critics.

• They use pseudonyms of famous male artists.

• They use voice changers during public appearances.

• They wear masks and use names of past women artists.

Which art technique did Corita Kent experiment with before it became popular with artists like Warhol?

• Oil painting

• Silk screening

• Digital art

• Graffiti

What was the reaction to Lynda Benglis's controversial 1974 Artforum ad?

• It led to resignations from two magazine editors.

• It was ignored by the art community.

• It was praised by all art critics.

• It was immediately banned by the government.

What is a key theme in Xiao Lu's performance art?

• Environmental conservation

• Personal and political rebellion

• Technological advancement

• Traditional Chinese culture

What medium did Kara Walker use to create her large-scale installations that critique racial history?

• Sculptures made of metal

• Digital projections

• Cut paper silhouettes

• Oil paintings

What was the title of Kara Walker's largest work to date, created in 2014?

• The Marvelous Sugar Baby

• The Great Migration

• The Southern Belle

• The Sugar Plantation

Which artist's work is described as a 'stalwart testimony' to the ongoing impact of America's racial history?

• Kara Walker

• Xiao Lu

• Lynda Benglis

• Corita Kent