0

Public Art History: Modernism and Postmodernism

Description: Test your knowledge about the history of public art in the context of modernism and postmodernism.
Number of Questions: 15
Created by:
Tags: public art modernism postmodernism art history
Attempted 0/15 Correct 0 Score 0

Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of modernist public art?

  1. Abstraction

  2. Geometric forms

  3. Emphasis on individual expression

  4. Use of traditional materials and techniques


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Modernist public art often broke away from traditional materials and techniques, embracing new and innovative approaches.

What was a key factor in the shift from modernism to postmodernism in public art?

  1. The rise of consumer culture

  2. The decline of the avant-garde

  3. The increasing influence of technology

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

The shift from modernism to postmodernism in public art was influenced by a combination of factors, including the rise of consumer culture, the decline of the avant-garde, and the increasing influence of technology.

Which artist is known for his large-scale public sculptures that often incorporate everyday objects?

  1. Claes Oldenburg

  2. Jeff Koons

  3. Damien Hirst

  4. Anish Kapoor


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Claes Oldenburg is known for his large-scale public sculptures that often incorporate everyday objects, such as his "Spoonbridge and Cherry" in Minneapolis, Minnesota.

What is the term for public art that is created through the collaboration of artists and community members?

  1. Participatory art

  2. Community-based art

  3. Social practice art

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Participatory art, community-based art, and social practice art all refer to public art that is created through the collaboration of artists and community members.

Which of the following is NOT an example of postmodern public art?

  1. The Vietnam Veterans Memorial in Washington, D.C.

  2. The Angel of the North in Gateshead, England

  3. The Berlin Wall Memorial in Berlin, Germany

  4. The Statue of Liberty in New York City


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

The Statue of Liberty is an example of modernist public art, while the other options are examples of postmodern public art.

What is the name of the movement in public art that emerged in the 1990s and is characterized by its focus on social and political issues?

  1. New Genre Public Art

  2. Tactical Urbanism

  3. Street Art

  4. Relational Aesthetics


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

New Genre Public Art is a movement in public art that emerged in the 1990s and is characterized by its focus on social and political issues.

Which artist is known for his large-scale public installations that often involve light and sound?

  1. Olafur Eliasson

  2. James Turrell

  3. Yayoi Kusama

  4. Marina Abramović


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Olafur Eliasson is known for his large-scale public installations that often involve light and sound, such as his "The Weather Project" at the Tate Modern in London.

What is the term for public art that is created without the permission of the authorities?

  1. Guerrilla art

  2. Street art

  3. Graffiti

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Guerrilla art, street art, and graffiti all refer to public art that is created without the permission of the authorities.

Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of postmodern public art?

  1. Irony and parody

  2. Fragmentation and discontinuity

  3. Emphasis on individual expression

  4. Use of new and innovative materials and techniques


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Postmodern public art often moves away from the emphasis on individual expression that is characteristic of modernist public art.

What is the name of the movement in public art that emerged in the 1960s and is characterized by its focus on the creation of temporary, site-specific works?

  1. Earth art

  2. Land art

  3. Environmental art

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Earth art, land art, and environmental art all refer to the movement in public art that emerged in the 1960s and is characterized by its focus on the creation of temporary, site-specific works.

Which artist is known for his large-scale public sculptures that often incorporate found objects?

  1. Richard Serra

  2. Louise Bourgeois

  3. Rachel Whiteread

  4. Antony Gormley


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Richard Serra is known for his large-scale public sculptures that often incorporate found objects, such as his "Tilted Arc" in New York City.

What is the term for public art that is created through the use of digital technologies?

  1. Digital art

  2. New media art

  3. Electronic art

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Digital art, new media art, and electronic art all refer to public art that is created through the use of digital technologies.

Which of the following is NOT an example of a postmodern public art installation?

  1. The Gates in Central Park, New York City

  2. The Wrapped Reichstag in Berlin, Germany

  3. The Bean in Chicago, Illinois

  4. The Angel of the North in Gateshead, England


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

The Angel of the North is an example of modernist public art, while the other options are examples of postmodern public art installations.

What is the name of the movement in public art that emerged in the 1970s and is characterized by its focus on the creation of interactive and participatory works?

  1. Relational aesthetics

  2. Social practice art

  3. Participatory art

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Relational aesthetics, social practice art, and participatory art all refer to the movement in public art that emerged in the 1970s and is characterized by its focus on the creation of interactive and participatory works.

Which artist is known for his large-scale public sculptures that often involve the use of mirrors?

  1. Anish Kapoor

  2. Yayoi Kusama

  3. Olafur Eliasson

  4. James Turrell


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Anish Kapoor is known for his large-scale public sculptures that often involve the use of mirrors, such as his "Cloud Gate" in Chicago, Illinois.

- Hide questions