Fluxus

Description: Fluxus is an international network of artists, composers, and designers who emerged in the 1960s. They were known for their anti-art and anti-commercial stance, and their use of everyday objects and materials in their work.
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Who is considered to be the founder of Fluxus?

  1. George Maciunas

  2. Nam June Paik

  3. Yoko Ono

  4. John Cage


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

George Maciunas was a Lithuanian-American artist and organizer who is considered to be the founder of Fluxus. He was the editor of the Fluxus newspaper and organized many Fluxus events and exhibitions.

What was the Fluxus Manifesto?

  1. A statement of the Fluxus movement's goals and principles

  2. A collection of Fluxus artworks

  3. A Fluxus performance

  4. A Fluxus publication


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The Fluxus Manifesto was a statement of the Fluxus movement's goals and principles. It was written by George Maciunas and published in the Fluxus newspaper in 1963.

What were some of the key ideas of Fluxus?

  1. Anti-art and anti-commercialism

  2. The use of everyday objects and materials in art

  3. The importance of collaboration and interdisciplinary work

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Fluxus artists were anti-art and anti-commercialism. They believed that art should not be commodified or sold. They also used everyday objects and materials in their work, and they emphasized the importance of collaboration and interdisciplinary work.

What were some of the most famous Fluxus events?

  1. The Fluxus Festival of New Music and Fluxus Art

  2. The Fluxus Happening

  3. The Fluxus Concert

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

The Fluxus Festival of New Music and Fluxus Art was held in Wiesbaden, Germany, in 1962. The Fluxus Happening was held in New York City in 1963. The Fluxus Concert was held in Tokyo in 1964.

Which of the following artists was not associated with Fluxus?

  1. Yoko Ono

  2. Nam June Paik

  3. Andy Warhol

  4. George Brecht


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Andy Warhol was not associated with Fluxus. He was a pop artist who was known for his paintings and prints of everyday objects.

What was the Fluxus newspaper?

  1. A publication that featured articles, interviews, and reviews of Fluxus art and events

  2. A Fluxus artwork in itself

  3. Both of the above

  4. None of the above


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

The Fluxus newspaper was a publication that featured articles, interviews, and reviews of Fluxus art and events. It was also a Fluxus artwork in itself, as it was designed to be ephemeral and disposable.

What was the Fluxus Fluxkit?

  1. A collection of Fluxus artworks and ephemera

  2. A Fluxus performance

  3. A Fluxus publication

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The Fluxus Fluxkit was a collection of Fluxus artworks and ephemera. It was assembled by George Maciunas and sold to collectors and museums.

What was the significance of Fluxus?

  1. It helped to break down the boundaries between art and life

  2. It challenged traditional notions of art and art making

  3. It influenced the development of conceptual art and performance art

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Fluxus helped to break down the boundaries between art and life. It challenged traditional notions of art and art making. It also influenced the development of conceptual art and performance art.

Which of the following Fluxus artists is known for his "event scores"?

  1. George Brecht

  2. Nam June Paik

  3. Yoko Ono

  4. John Cage


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

George Brecht is known for his "event scores". These were instructions for performances that could be carried out by anyone, anywhere.

Which Fluxus artist is known for his "Fluxus concerts"?

  1. George Maciunas

  2. Nam June Paik

  3. Yoko Ono

  4. John Cage


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

Nam June Paik is known for his "Fluxus concerts". These were multimedia performances that often involved the use of video and electronics.

Which Fluxus artist is known for her "cut pieces"?

  1. Yoko Ono

  2. Nam June Paik

  3. George Maciunas

  4. John Cage


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Yoko Ono is known for her "cut pieces". These were performances in which she invited audience members to cut off pieces of her clothing.

Which Fluxus artist is known for his "happenings"?

  1. Allan Kaprow

  2. Nam June Paik

  3. George Maciunas

  4. John Cage


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Allan Kaprow is known for his "happenings". These were large-scale, multimedia performances that often involved the participation of the audience.

Which Fluxus artist is known for his "fluxus boxes"?

  1. George Maciunas

  2. Nam June Paik

  3. Yoko Ono

  4. Joseph Beuys


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

George Maciunas is known for his "fluxus boxes". These were small, portable boxes that contained a variety of Fluxus objects and ephemera.

Which Fluxus artist is known for his "fluxus events"?

  1. George Maciunas

  2. Nam June Paik

  3. Yoko Ono

  4. Wolf Vostell


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Wolf Vostell is known for his "fluxus events". These were large-scale, multimedia performances that often involved the use of found objects and materials.

Which Fluxus artist is known for his "fluxus performances"?

  1. George Maciunas

  2. Nam June Paik

  3. Yoko Ono

  4. Dick Higgins


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Dick Higgins is known for his "fluxus performances". These were often playful and humorous performances that involved the use of everyday objects and materials.

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