Characteristics of Modern Art in America – Flashcards
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Who is the artist of the above image?
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Georgia O'Keeffe
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How did Robert Henri propel Realism?
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Henri gathered young Realist artists and exhibited their works.
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Who painted the above image?
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Robert Henri
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_____________________ later formed the Ashcan School.
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The "Eight"
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Which of the following is true regarding Georgia O'Keeffe?
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She wanted women to be referred to as "artists" rather than "women artists."
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How did Alfred Dove take a risk with his art?
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all of the above
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What is the name of the image above?
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Portrait of a German Officer
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Why was Marsden Hartley considered one of the forerunners of the Modern Art movement?
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His use of images and fragments to speak symbolically about the subject was a revolutionary approach to art.
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How was the Ashcan school so dramatically different from prior movements?
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Their focus on the darker side of humanity was radically different than mainstream art at the time.
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How did Stieglitz help to change how photography was viewed by society?
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He helped advocate photography as a real art form.
