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Abstract Expressionism: The New York School

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Which of the following artists is NOT considered a member of the New York School?

  1. Jackson Pollock

  2. Willem de Kooning

  3. Mark Rothko

  4. Andy Warhol


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Andy Warhol is associated with the Pop Art movement, not Abstract Expressionism.

Abstract Expressionism is characterized by its emphasis on:

  1. Figurative representation

  2. Emotional expression

  3. Classical techniques

  4. Naturalistic depiction


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

Abstract Expressionism is known for its focus on expressing emotions and inner experiences through abstract forms and colors.

The term 'action painting' is often associated with which Abstract Expressionist artist?

  1. Jackson Pollock

  2. Willem de Kooning

  3. Mark Rothko

  4. Arshile Gorky


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Jackson Pollock's unique style of painting, characterized by pouring and dripping paint onto the canvas, is known as action painting.

Which of the following is NOT a common technique used by Abstract Expressionist artists?

  1. Dripping paint

  2. Collage

  3. Impasto

  4. Glazing


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Glazing, a technique involving the application of transparent layers of paint, is not typically associated with Abstract Expressionism.

The New York School emerged as a significant art movement in the:

  1. 1920s

  2. 1930s

  3. 1940s

  4. 1950s


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Abstract Expressionism gained prominence as a major art movement in the 1940s, particularly after World War II.

Which Abstract Expressionist artist is known for his large-scale, color-field paintings?

  1. Jackson Pollock

  2. Willem de Kooning

  3. Mark Rothko

  4. Arshile Gorky


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Mark Rothko is renowned for his large-scale, color-field paintings, which often feature blocks of vibrant colors.

Abstract Expressionism had a significant impact on the development of:

  1. Pop Art

  2. Minimalism

  3. Surrealism

  4. Impressionism


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Abstract Expressionism paved the way for the emergence of Pop Art in the 1950s and 1960s.

The New York School artists often drew inspiration from:

  1. Classical mythology

  2. Native American art

  3. African art

  4. Renaissance painting


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

Many Abstract Expressionist artists, such as Jackson Pollock, were influenced by Native American art and culture.

Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of Abstract Expressionist paintings?

  1. Emphasis on spontaneity

  2. Use of bold colors

  3. Detailed representation of objects

  4. Exploration of subconscious emotions


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Abstract Expressionist paintings typically avoid detailed representation of objects, focusing instead on emotional expression and abstract forms.

The New York School artists were influenced by the writings of which philosopher?

  1. Jean-Paul Sartre

  2. Friedrich Nietzsche

  3. Martin Heidegger

  4. Søren Kierkegaard


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Søren Kierkegaard's existentialist writings had a profound impact on the New York School artists, particularly their exploration of individual identity and the human condition.

Which Abstract Expressionist artist is known for his gestural, calligraphic style of painting?

  1. Jackson Pollock

  2. Willem de Kooning

  3. Mark Rothko

  4. Franz Kline


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Franz Kline is renowned for his gestural, calligraphic style of painting, characterized by bold, black brushstrokes.

Abstract Expressionism emerged as a reaction against:

  1. Social realism

  2. Regionalism

  3. Impressionism

  4. Cubism


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Abstract Expressionism arose as a counter-movement to the social realism and regionalism that dominated American art in the 1930s.

Which of the following is NOT a major exhibition associated with the New York School?

  1. The Armory Show

  2. The Museum of Modern Art's 'New Images of Man' exhibition

  3. The Whitney Museum of American Art's 'Abstract Expressionists and Imagists' exhibition

  4. The Venice Biennale


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The Armory Show was a significant exhibition held in 1913, but it is not directly associated with the New York School.

Abstract Expressionism had a lasting impact on the development of:

  1. Contemporary art

  2. Performance art

  3. Conceptual art

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Abstract Expressionism's influence can be seen in the development of contemporary art, performance art, and conceptual art.

Which of the following is NOT a common theme explored by Abstract Expressionist artists?

  1. Existentialism

  2. Nature

  3. Mythology

  4. Urban life


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Abstract Expressionist artists were not typically concerned with depicting urban life in their works.

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