Question

1. Iconology is ________________
a.
the meaning of symbols and images in a piece of work.
b.
the manipulation of objects in order to create a desired mood.
c.
the study of the meaning and imagery in art in its broader cultural or artistic context.
d.
the influence of economic and social circumstances in art.


2. The inside of a train car. Men in coats and hats are seated up front. Women holding baskets and children are seated in the back facing the opposite direction.
The image above is an example of Marxism because _______________
a.
it shows peasant workers in a way that conveys a message of sadness and loss of hope.
b.
it shows the equality between men and women in the lower classes.
c.
the images show the artist’s strong use of the Elements of Art.
d.
the artist’s use of light conveys to the viewer an inspiring message of strength.


3. A man and woman standing in front of a farm house. The man is holding a pitchfork.
Which of the following statements is not true about the painting above?
a.
The image is a self-portrait of the artist, beside his wife.
b.
The title of this artwork is, American Gothic.
c.
It is an example of Marxism in art, as it displays the influence of society and culture in art.
d.
The artist’s gender is proven by the way he painted the male as dominant and the women as submissive.


4. All of the following are considered methodologies of art, except which?
a.
formalism
c.
imagery
b.
Feminism
d.
Marxism


5. Perspective influences how a person looks at a piece of art and its qualities.
a.
always true
c.
always false
b.
sometimes true
d.
Perspective is not relevant in the interpretation of art.

Answer 1

1. c — the study of the meaning and imagery in art in its broader cultural or artistic context.

2. a — it depicts peasant/working-class people in a way that communicates their hardship (a Marxist reading).

3. a — not true; American Gothic is not a self-portrait of the artist beside his wife.

4. c — imagery (not a critical methodology like formalism, feminism, or Marxism).

5. a — always true. Perspective (viewpoint/cultural context) always influences how art is seen.