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Chapter 2: Engaging with Art - Chapter Test

Total questions: 16

Worksheet time: 24mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

In the past, religious and political leaders decided which objects were considered artworks.

a)

True

b)

False

2.

Philosophers of art are most interested in discovering which of the following (select all that apply):

a)

an artist’s salary

b)

how people react to a piece of artwork

c)

the color of an artwork

d)

what art is

3.

Philosophy involves asking and answering what kinds of questions?

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4.

There is only one correct definition of art.

a)

True

b)

False

5.

Successful artworks always possess the same characteristics.

a)

True

b)

False

6.

Define good design.

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7.

Which of the following could provide an aesthetic experience? (select all that apply)

a)

a full moon rising over mountains

b)

a poetry slam

c)

a photograph in a store window

d)

listening to hip-hop music in a car

8.

If you dislike a painting, it cannot be considered art.

a)

True

b)

False

9.

Choose the one word that completes this sentence most accurately:

Human ______________ is one factor in determining whether an object is art.

a)

existence

b)

effort

c)

intention

d)

nature

10.

An artwork’s (a)   refers to the way that artwork has been organized. (one word):

11.

What is art criticism?

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12.

Name two places where you might find the work of a professional critic.

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13.

Choose the one word that completes this sentence most accurately.

Functional art is art that is intended for a specific ____________.

a)

person

b)

use

c)

celebration

d)

home

14.

Explain how knowing an artist or artwork’s historical background might help you understand it.

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15.

Using the elements of art and principles of design as criteria in art criticism is known as:

a)

Impressionism

b)

composition

c)

aesthetic experience

d)

formalism

16.

Explain the difference between plagiarism and appropriation.

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