Five Favorite Works of Art with Jon Cozart | The Art Assignment | PBS Digital Studios

What is the central theme of the musical 'Spring Awakening'?

• The struggles of adolescence in a repressive society

• The life of a famous musician

• The history of Germany in the 1800s

• The development of Broadway musicals

Why is Mozart's Requiem considered a significant work?

• It was Mozart's first composition

• It was completed by another composer after Mozart's death

• It is a light-hearted and comedic piece

• It was never performed during Mozart's lifetime

What groundbreaking aspect is associated with 'The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King'?

• Its depiction of modern-day politics

• Its focus on musical elements

• Its portrayal of historical events

• Its use of new visual effects technology

In Shakespeare's Macbeth, what does the 'tomorrow' soliloquy reflect about life?

• Life is full of joy and happiness

• Life is a series of predictable events

• Life is ultimately meaningless and cyclical

• Life is a journey of discovery

What makes Bill Wurtz's 'History of Japan' video unique?

• It focuses solely on modern Japan

• It is a traditional documentary

• It uses a compilation of short, vine-like clips

• It is a live-action film

How does John define a work of art?

• A work that is commercially successful

• A piece that is visually appealing

• A creation that bears the creator's soul and affects the viewer emotionally

• A piece that follows traditional artistic rules

What is the primary purpose of art according to John?

• To adhere to classical standards

• To generate financial profit

• To convey the artist's emotions to the audience

• To entertain the masses