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This test consists of 5 short answer questions, 10 short essay questions, and 1 (of 3) essay topics.

Short Answer Questions

1. ____________ is rarely the answer when it comes to producing art, according to the authors.

2. Doing something that is known to be acceptable, according to the authors, is something which takes no ___________.

3. Whether or not an artist has talent should make no difference on how they should ___________ with their work.

4. A person should be able to pursue __________ interests, no matter what others might think of them.

5. Caring too much about ______________ allows others to decide whether an artist's work is art at all.

Short Essay Questions

1. What do the authors have to say about the creation of art in relation to the skills needed and and the type of person who can be an artist?

2. What concepts of are are different at the core, according to the authors of this book?

3. What can happen when a person is focuses on the reactions of critics?

4. Why might art be more difficult to create in these times, according to the authors?

5. What is the problem with seeking out understanding when it comes to one's art, according to the authors?

6. What is one of the main fears that the authors feel artists have about themselves and the validity of their art?

7. What do the authors advise an artist should do when it comes to their art and criticism?

8. While art is generally made alone, according to the authors, what still matters?

9. What do the authors have to say about the process of quitting as an artist?

10. What is the advice and the inspiration the authors want to leave the author with in the beginning of this book?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

The title of this book includes the words 'fear' and 'perils' which makes the idea of art seem to be more difficult.

Part 1: Do you agree that there is a lot of fear in art-making? Why?

Part 2: Who do you think creates the peril in art? The artist? The audience? Both?

Part 3: If you were an artist picking up this book, would you be inspired by the title? Support your answer.

Essay Topic 2

Students who want to continue to do art have troubles after leaving school, according to the authors.

Part 1: Why do you think students can have difficulties continuing to do art when they leave school?

Part 2: How do you think schools could support students who want to continue to do art?

Part 3: Do you think that students are responsible for their motivation after school ends or is the school responsible?

Essay Topic 3

Making art and viewing art are separated from the beginning of the book, with the two being said to not be related.

Part 1: How does viewing art affect the way that art is made? Does it?

Part 2: Can a person make a true piece of art without viewing art in the beginning?

Part 3: Why do you think viewing art might actually have a negative impact on the artist's work?

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