Exam 29: Modernism in Europe and America, 1900 to 1945

A nonobjective work refers to work that ____.

In the ____ style of Surrealism, artists presented recognizable scenes that transformed into a dream or nightmare.

Explain the development of Cubism and the artistic movements that it spawned. Use examples to support your essay.

Henry Moore's Reclining Figure is said to have been inspired by ____.

How did both of these works break with tradition?

Matisse deviated from traditional representations of domestic interiors by ____ and simplifying them.

Which phrase best expresses the sculptural style of Boccioni?

Thomas Hart Benton, a Regionalist artist, focused his attention on which of the following subjects?

Briefly contrast Analytic and Synthetic Cubism.

Briefly describe Surrealism.

The artist of the The Eclipse of the Sun, ____, criticized militarism and capitalism.

The artist Delaunay shared with Futurism a fascination with ____.

Her work is often described as autobiographical because of her unflinching self-portrait portrayals. She gives the viewer a personal glimpse into herself and suffering. Which of the following artists does this describe?

How do these houses describe their functionality?

Compare and contrast the works of Edward Weston and Dorothea Lange. How did each artist respond to the medium of photography as a visual art form? How did their works reflect their respective environments?

Who belonged to the Pittura Metafisica movement, which greatly influenced Surrealism?

What was the purpose of the Bauhaus?

Brancusi said, "What is real is not the external form but the essence of things." How does this statement reflect his work?

The floating figure in Barlach's ____ represents the dying soul before awakening to everlasting life.

In ____, the angularity of the figures and rough paint surface contributed to the save nature of the scene.