An artist places a notebook and pen in the gallery of his latest exhibition and asks viewers to leave comments about his work. He is trying to help audience members become what type of observers?

Question

(1 point)
Responses

active observers
active observers

reluctant observers
reluctant observers

passive observers
passive observers

creative observers

A viewer examines a work of art in a style he normally does not appreciate. This is an example of what kind type of action?
(1 point)
Responses

reluctant consideration
reluctant consideration

creative consideration
creative consideration

respectful consideration
respectful consideration

practical consideration

A Baltimore Watchman
by Alfred Jacob Miller
The Walters Art Museum, Baltimore

Question
A viewer studies this work of art by American artist Alfred Jacob Miller. What is the best example of an unbiased response?
(1 point)
Responses

“What a sloppy use of line in this painting.”
“What a sloppy use of line in this painting.”

“This is the best use of shading I’ve ever seen.”
“This is the best use of shading I’ve ever seen.”

“What a boring choice of subject.”
“What a boring choice of subject.”

“This artist used shading to depict the man’s form.”

Answer 1

1. The artist is trying to help audience members become active observers.

2. A viewer examining a work of art in a style he normally does not appreciate is an example of reluctant consideration.

3. The best example of an unbiased response to the artwork would be: “This artist used shading to depict the man’s form.”