Discussion Questions

Chapter 28 DQ 2
In what way does Rousseau's statement"Man is born free, but everywhere in chains" reflect the premises of ROMANTICISM? Select three images that you think illustrate this view and explain why they do.

Chapter 28 DQ 2A
Select two images you think illustrate the influence of VOLTAIRE and two that illustrate the influence of DIDEROT, describe the features of that that reflect their thought.

Chapter 28 DQ 7
Discuss the differences in approach to the depiction of landscape in the works of POUSSIN (ch 24), RUISDALE (ch 24), CANALETTO, TURNER, CONSTABLE, COLE, BIERSTADT, CHURCH, and FRIEDRICH.

Chapter 29 DQ 3
Compare Eakin's Gross Clinic with Rembrandt's Anatomy Lesson of Dr. Tulp and Hawes and Southworth's Early Operation under Ether. What medium has each used, and how does the medium influence the artwork?

Chapter 29 DQ 7
Discuss the main contribution made by each of the major Post-Impressionists. In what ways are their works a continuation of historical artistic traditions?

Chapter 29 DQ 10
In what sense is the slogan "form follows function" accurate or inaccurate in a summary description of the majority of today's architecture? For example, in answering this question consider buildings not only discussed in this chapter but in our local community.

Chapter 33 DQ 4
Discuss Picasso's statement, "I paint forms as I think them, not as i see them," How does the CUBIST conception of space differ from that held during the Renaissance?

Chapter 33 DQ 5
Concern with social issues is apparent in the works of many twentieth century artists, including Mukhina, Lawrence, Beckmann, Kollwitz, Lange, Orozco, Tatlin, and Berlach. Identify the issue that was addressed in each work and the stylistic means the artist used to express that concern. Which doe you think is most effective in its time, and now?

Chapter 34 DQ 1
What European political events and artistic movements influenced the development of American Abstract Expressionism? How?

Chapter 34 DQ 6
Compare Bacon's Painting and Wojnarowicz's "When I put my hands on your body". What attitudes toward society does each represent, and how is each reflective of its time?

Chapter 34 DQ 11
In what ways does the work of 20th century African-American artists Lawrence and Ringold differ from that of 19th century African-American artist Tanner. Discuss BOTH the style AND subject matter of each artist.