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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 16.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. This is a semi-transparent material used in Holland and other locales for window dressing.
(a) Gauze.
(b) Tulle.
(c) Scrim.
(d) Silk.

2. Why does Irwin paint his dots in precise dimensions that form the allusion of a perfect square within the canvas--drawing attention away from the edges?
(a) He wants the entire dot to be visible.
(b) He is not pleased with the imperfect edges of his dot paintings.
(c) He does not like painting dots.
(d) He does not like to use the entire canvas.

3. Irwin attributes his success at this gallery, at least in part, to what?
(a) The lack of talent in LA.
(b) The relaxed atmosphere of the West Coast.
(c) His art training.
(d) His natural talent.

4. It is ____________________ to describe Irwin's work after 1970.
(a) Easy.
(b) Difficult.
(c) Fun.
(d) A nuisance.

5. Leider felt that Irwin created the painting to be seen how?
(a) In a way that allows all viewers to have their own interpretation.
(b) As a mentally-ill person might see life.
(c) As he designed it to be seen or to not be seen at all.
(d) As a magnificent work of art.

Short Answer Questions

1. It is then that Robert realizes how unhappy he is with what?

2. What Irwin strives to do is create not a color field, but rather what?

3. In a 1976 display in Venice, he merely outlines with string a spot of tree-filtered light on the ground. What do some think?

4. Although the level of artistry is superb in Irwin's eyes, this gallery is not making many sales--which they need in order to stay in business. Who comes to the rescue and greatly improves the fiscal operation of the gallery?

5. Irwin focuses on a completely white room save for what on all the walls?

(see the answer key)

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