Four ballet dancers prepare to perform.

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Four Dancers
By Edgar Degas
Courtesy National Gallery of Art, Washington


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This image represents culture and history because
(1 point)
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it shows traditional practices for a group of people.
it shows traditional practices for a group of people.

it shows how people dress in everyday life.
it shows how people dress in everyday life.

it depicts an important event and political celebration.
it depicts an important event and political celebration.

it shows normal daily activities for families that are typical of a particular time period.
it shows normal daily activities for families that are typical of a particular time period.
A collection of bowls is decorated with colorful floral patterns.
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This collection of bowls demonstrates
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an expression of a somber mood
an expression of a somber mood

a strong political message
a strong political message

historical and cultural designs
historical and cultural designs

aesthetics and utilitarian designs
aesthetics and utilitarian designs
Garbage
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The purpose of this photograph is to
(1 point)
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create an aesthetically pleasing image.
create an aesthetically pleasing image.

create an image with an environmental message.
create an image with an environmental message.

create an utilitarian product.
create an utilitarian product.

record a historical image.
record a historical image.

A dress is made out of the wrappers from plastic soda bottles.
Wrapper Dress
Brook S.
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This dress is an example of
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creativity used to convey an opinion.
creativity used to convey an opinion.

creativity for a historical art piece.
creativity for a historical art piece.

technical skill with a standard design.
technical skill with a standard design.

creativity used for utilitarian art.
creativity used for utilitarian art.
An abstract painting uses many different colors and lines.
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In which way was this painting creative?
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It used only lines and colors to represent emotion.
It used only lines and colors to represent emotion.

It was typical of many other paintings that show how an artist feels.
It was typical of many other paintings that show how an artist feels.

It is obvious how the artist feels without having to overly analyze the image.
It is obvious how the artist feels without having to overly analyze the image.

It is standard imagery that everyone is used to.
It is standard imagery that everyone is used to.
A collection of robot toys are assembled and are various different sizes.
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This image captures artwork that mainly represents which two types of art?
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historic and expressive
historic and expressive

aesthetic and historic
aesthetic and historic

utilitarian and entertainment
utilitarian and entertainment

historic and utilitarian
historic and utilitarian
Two individuals that appear to be court officials are whispering to each other.
A Criminal Case
By Honore Daumier
Digital image courtesy of the Getty's Open Content Program
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Why might the artist want to capture this particular scene?
(1 point)
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The court case would only impact a small amount of people.
The court case would only impact a small amount of people.

The court case involved important individuals or important subject matter.
The court case involved important individuals or important subject matter.

The court case would only deal with traffic laws.
The court case would only deal with traffic laws.

This was a gathering of individuals that spread gossip in the kingdom.
This was a gathering of individuals that spread gossip in the kingdom.
A small sculpture of fourteen individuals on a small boat.

Model of a River Boat
Egyptian

The Walters Art Museum, Baltimore
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This art piece was created primarily to
(1 point)
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express political views by representing historic figures in a political setting.
express political views by representing historic figures in a political setting.

create a utilitarian tool for instruction on anatomy.
create a utilitarian tool for instruction on anatomy.

express moods and feelings through use of color.
express moods and feelings through use of color.

record cultural and historic norms by showing the style of a time period.
record cultural and historic norms by showing the style of a time period.
Creativity has allowed for innovation for many industries. How has creativity affected the energy industry?
(2 points)
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It has allowed for the same traditional energy sources to continue being used for generations.
It has allowed for the same traditional energy sources to continue being used for generations.

It has allowed for new energy sources to be discovered and used.
It has allowed for new energy sources to be discovered and used.

It caused a movement to end the use of electricity.
It caused a movement to end the use of electricity.

It promoted the use of only solar energy.

Answer 1

Here are the suggested responses to each question:

1. Four Dancers - This image represents culture and history because:

   • it shows traditional practices for a group of people.

2. A collection of bowls is decorated with colorful floral patterns. - This collection of bowls demonstrates:

   • historical and cultural designs.

3. Garbage - The purpose of this photograph is to:

   • create an image with an environmental message.

4. A dress is made out of the wrappers from plastic soda bottles. - This dress is an example of:

   • creativity used to convey an opinion.

5. An abstract painting uses many different colors and lines. - In which way was this painting creative?

   • It is obvious how the artist feels without having to overly analyze the image.

6. A collection of robot toys are assembled and are various different sizes. - This image captures artwork that mainly represents which two types of art?

   • utilitarian and entertainment.

7. Two individuals that appear to be court officials are whispering to each other. - Why might the artist want to capture this particular scene?

   • The court case involved important individuals or important subject matter.

8. A small sculpture of fourteen individuals on a small boat. - This art piece was created primarily to:

   • record cultural and historic norms by showing the style of a time period.

9. Creativity has allowed for innovation for many industries. How has creativity affected the energy industry?

   • It has allowed for new energy sources to be discovered and used.

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