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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. The thought of going to _________ is a thought which seems to conjure up conformity, which is something that no artist wants.

2. The tragedy of lost graduate students is widespread, but many __________ ignore it, according to the authors.

3. One needs to keep in mind that __________ by others can become technical, sterile, and draw on creativity, according to the authors.

4. The artist must begin to consider what they value in their art and then ___________ the artwork accordingly.

5. The first question an artist must ask of themselves is: "What was the artist trying to ___________?"

Short Essay Questions

1. Why should an artist seek the challenge of practicing the best art possible in their lives?

2. What do the problems which occur after a piece of art is made make an artist do?

3. What are two other problems which artists often bring up in relation to art schools and to going to art school?

4. What does an art degree allow an artist to do, according to the authors, even if they do not think it's necessary to make art?

5. What is art always bound up in, according to the authors of this book?

6. What does a true artist always keep in mind when it comes to creating art and about their efforts?

7. What must an artist be aware of when their work is considered to be too risky for others, according to the authors?

8. What do the first two questions of Henry James help to do for the artist?

9. How does an artist make progress in their art and in the world, according to the authors in this section?

10. Why is perfection impossible when it comes to art, according to what the authors have written in this section?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

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 2

Many artists have a fear they are not the artists they once thought they were before they put their art into the world.

Part 1: Why do so many artists doubt their abilities?

Part 2: How might an artist start to build up their own self confidence in order to feel positive?

Part 3: Do you think that all artists suffer from self doubt at one time or another?

Essay Topic 3

Newcomer talent is often ignored, according to the authors, when it comes to new art teachers.

Part 1: Why do you think it's harder for newcomer talent to be appreciated in teachers?

Part 2: Why are the years a person has taught seemingly more important to measure?

Part 3: How do you think the skill set of art teachers should be measured?

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