Exam 26: Contemporary Art Worldwide

The architect ____ was greatly influenced by Kazimir Malevich and his Suprematist theories.

The common denominator of ____ in architecture is the breaking down of national boundaries.

The incinerated appearance of Anslem Kierfer's Nigredo alludes to ____.

In Willie Bester's Homage to Steve Biko , the numbers refer to ____.

Many of Basquiat's paintings celebrate ____.

Describe the influence and use of modern technologies in the arts of the late 20th century. How have artists transformed these "tools" into viable art-making processes? Use examples to support your essay.

Bloodline: Big Family No. 2 references the Chinese governmental policy of restricting married couples to ____.

How does Faith Ringgold address issues of gender and racism in her work?

Compare and contrast the works of Kehinde Wiley and Marisol Escobar. How do each engage in a dialogue with artworks from the past, and what is their goal in doing so?

In her Holocaust Memorial, Rachel Whiteread depicted the shapes of identical books as a ____.

A few of the artists in this chapter created memorials. How did their design reflect the nature and purpose of the memorial? What objections did they face?

____ is the gay artist whose show, The Perfect Moment , was cancelled for its openly gay character.

Identify at least two types of architecture discussed in this chapter. Using examples, identify the aims of each type and how the image selected is representative of that type.

By placing herself as a spectator of the Last Supper in her Self-Portrait Looking at the Last Supper , Marisol Escobar emphasized the artist as a creator and ____.

Elizabeth Murray is one of the artists who has experimented with ____.

How is the work of the figural artists in this chapter similar to or different from their predecessors? What issues do they address in their approach to presenting the figure?

What is the purpose of Shirin Neshat's art?

The earth art of Christo and Jean-Claude did not alter the land, but rather ____.

What is Neo-Expressionism?

How does the architecture of Günter Behnisch express Deconstructivist architecture?