34 Questions
In the early American colonies, the primary focus was on establishing a stable:
economy and government
Which of the following had a significant influence on art in the Southwest?
Native American and Spanish influences
What was the main purpose of art in the early American colonies?
To fulfill practical needs
Which group was particularly hostile to the arts?
Puritans
When did the fine arts start to represent non-mainstream influences?
In the 20th century
How many legally recognized tribes are there in America?
574
What was the primary purpose of early portraits in the US?
To record and commemorate wealthy or honorable families
Which of the following American painters was not known for his portrait work?
Anne Chase
What was the significance of the Grand Tour in the 16th century?
It introduced American artists to European art and culture
Who was the first American artist to study in Italy?
Benjamin West
What was the significance of material possessions in early American portraits?
They were a representation of the depicted person's character
What was Benjamin West's significant achievement in the art world?
He became the president of the Royal Academy of Arts
What was the approximate population growth in the United States between 1869 and 1899?
It nearly tripled
What was a significant development in the industrial sector during this period?
The growth of steel mills and oil refineries
What was the characteristic of the urban population growth between 1860 and 1910?
It grew from 6 mil to 44 mil
What was a distinctive aspect of the urban culture that developed during this period?
The popularity of amusement parks, vaudeville theaters, and traveling shows
What was the architectural style that reinforced ideals of American cultural progress and global leadership?
Old World and neoclassical styles
What was a significant social and economic transformation during the Gilded Age?
The rise of laissez-faire economics and Social Darwinism
What was a movement that reacted against prevailing art education and industrialized mass production?
Design reform
Who was the American artist who created the sculpture 'Victory'?
Augustus Saint-Gaudens
What was a characteristic of the 'cult of true womanhood'?
Celebration of the ideal American woman as Anglo-Saxon, servile, genteel, and upper class
What was the term coined by Mark Twain to describe the period of American history?
The Gilded Age
What new media and techniques did the Dadaists employ in their art?
Collage and photomontage
What did Marcel Duchamp's work 'L.H.O.O.Q.' challenge?
The notion of beauty and craftsmanship
What did Marcel Duchamp believe about European art in the early 20th century?
It was finished and dead
What was the cultural climate of America during the interwar years (the 1920s and 30s)?
Orderly and nationally focused
What was the result of the devastating loss of life during World War I?
A loss of faith in progress and human purpose
How did American art change after World War I?
It became less experimental and more focused on order and cultural nationalism
What was the dominant cultural attitude in the United States during the 1920s?
Isolationism and intolerance
What was the prevailing theme of American modernism in the 20th century?
Consumerism and mass-marketing
What was the significance of the Southwest region in American modernism?
It embodied a 'New World of possibilities'
Who is the artist quoted as saying 'I am an American discovering America. I like the position and I like the results.'?
Marsden Hartley
What was the characteristic of the American culture in the 1920s, according to President Calvin Coolidge?
The business of America is business
What was the common theme among many modernists who moved to the Southwest?
A romantic notion of spirituality and Native American culture
Learn about the development of art in Colonial America, from its early functional purpose to the emergence of fine arts in the 18th century. Discover how artists adapted old styles to create new forms of art. Explore the role of art in shaping American culture.
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