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Chapter 12– Photography and Time-Based Media Multiple Choice Questions 1. Perfecting the photographic process, Louis Daguerre, in Le Boulevard du Temple, was able to include what in his photographs? a) buildings b) street scenes c) people d) motion Answer: c 2. Known primarily for color photographs of the natural environment, who is the artist of Porch, Provincetown? a) Eliot Porter b) Sonia Landy Sheridan c) Edward Steichen d) Joel Meyerowitz Answer: d 3. Still images from the film Battleship Potemkin demonstrate the montage technique of which filmmaker? a) Vladimir Tatlin b) Lucas Samaras c) Sergei Eisenstein d) D. W. Griffith Answer: c 4. Which artist, best known for expanding the traditional limitations of artistic media, created TV Bra for Living Sculpture? a) Nam June Paik b) Jerry Uelsmann c) Sonia Landy Sheridan d) Eliot Porter Answer: a 5. Eadward Muybridge’s photographs, like Annie G., Cantering, Saddled, are early examples of artists a) perfecting the medium of photography. b) capturing an object in motion. c) using black-and-white photography. d) using projected motion pictures. Answer: b 6. According to the text, with which of these artistic movements does Jerry N. Uelsmann’s Untitled have the most in common? a) Dadaism b) Surrealism c) abstract expressionism d) impressionism Answer: b 7. The techniques employed by Jerry N. Uelsmann’s in photographs like Untitled can best be described as a) impasto painting. b) digital manipulation. c) collage. d) installation. Answer: c 8. The drawings by William Cameron Menzies are examples of a vital part of the filmmaking process called a) action photos. b) dailys. c) storyboards. d) frames. Answer: c 9. All of the following describe Annie Leibovitz’s photograph of Karen Finley except which? a) It is modeled on a famous late-19th century photograph by Edgar Degas. b) It utilizes the complementary colors of red and green to enhance the composition and “feel” of the photo. c) It presents an aggressively feminist public figure in a private, intimate moment. d) Its composition is intentionally misleading to the viewer. Answer: d 10. The subject matter of An-My Lê’s Small Wars (ambush I) involves a group of men who meet regularly meet to re-enact the Vietnam War. What is the content? a) glorification of the conflict b) calling into question the legacy of the conflict c) memorializing the American soldiers who died in the conflict d) memorializing the civilians who were killed during the conflict Answer: b 11. The device invented in the sixteenth century as a means of capturing and fixing images from the natural world is called a) film noir. b) camera vérité. c) praxiscope. d) camera obscura. Answer: d 12. Despite the success of the daguerreotype, the process had its drawbacks, primarily a) that the image could not be reproduced. b) that colors were not true to life. c) that it reproduced poorly in books. d) the cost of the apparatus. Answer: a 13. The wet-plate collodion photographic process was introduced by a) Herschel Walker. b) William Henry Fox Talbot. c) Margaret Cameron. d) Frederick Archer. Answer: d 14. According to the artist, Nam June Paik’s TV Bra for Living Sculpture attempted to a) simulate trashy films of Hollywood. b) make a careful political statement. c) embarrass his audience. d) humanize technology. Answer: d 15. Sound was introduced into film in what year? a) 1959 b) 1927 c) 1900 d) 1939 Answer: b 16. D. W. Griffith was the first great master of what film process? a) traveling shots b) flashback c) montage d) editing Answer: d 17. In filmmaking, each unbroken, continuous sequence of movie frames with the camera still rolling is called a a) take. b) shot. c) roll. d) pan. Answer: b 18. The first American film to fully utilize “every known trick of the filmmaker’s trade,” resulting in a masterful work, was a) The Wizard of Oz. b) Fantasia. c) Citizen Kane. d) The Jazz Singer. Answer: c 19. Who developed the “zone system” in photography? a) Louis Daguerre b) William Henry Fox Talbot c) Ansel Adams and Fred Archer d) Henri Cartier-Bresson Answer: c 20. What is defined as the size of the opening in the lens when exposing a photograph to light? a) ISO b) aperture c) zone system d) resolution Answer: b 21. Dodging and burning are darkroom processes by which the photographer can manipulate which aspect of a photo? a) texture b) color c) value d) composition Answer: c 22. The idea of film as art flourished after World War 2 with the likes of auteurs such as a) Charlie Chaplin and the Three Stooges. b) Federico Fellini and Ingmar Bergman. c) Steven Spielberg and George Lucas. d) Burt Reynolds and Loni Anderson. Answer: b 23. What is unique about the 1960-70s performances of Trisha Brown’s dance company? a) They danced in the nude. b) They danced underwater. c) They danced on walls while suspended from the ceiling. d) They incorporated the latest cutting-edge technology. Answer: c 24. Robert Rauschenberg’s performance art can be said to be disjunctive and almost random. Which of these best describes the real value in his performances? a) They give the “players” an opportunity to get a lot of exercise. b) They are based in traditional art practices. c) They challenge our senses and our expectations about the nature of art itself. d) They involve casts of thousands. Answer: c 25. When and where were the earliest photographs developed? a) in 20th century America b) in 15th century Italy c) in China, 2000 years ago d) in the 19th century in France and England Answer: d 26. How does the use of the “camera obscura” differ from contemporary photography? a) it is not as realistic b) it reflected but did not “capture” the image c) it is not as realistic d) it reflected but did not “capture” the image Answer: d 27. Nam June Paik was an innovator in which of these media? a) photography b) film c) video sculpture d) ready-mades Answer: c 28. What 19th century photographer is responsible for developing the “calotype” process, which is the basis for modern photography? a) Louis Daguerre b) Richard Beard c) Alfred Stieglitz d) William Henry Fox Talbot Answer: d Short Answer and Essay Questions 29. What was the process that formed the basis of modern photography called? Answer: The process that formed the basis of modern photography is called "daguerreotype." 30. Walt Disney is best known for creating which type of films? Answer: Walt Disney is best known for creating animated films, particularly of the feature-length variety. 31. Russian filmmaker Sergei Eisenstein contributed a powerful visual editing technique to filmmaking that used widely disparate images to create a fast-paced multifaceted image. What is this technique called? Answer: This technique is called "montage." 32. What are some of the functions of photography? Answer: Some functions of photography include documentation, communication, expression, preservation of memories, artistic exploration, advertising, scientific research, and journalism. 33. Which publication served as a major outlet for American photographers from 1936 onward? Answer: LIFE magazine served as a major outlet for American photographers from 1936 onward. 34. In film, what kind of shot occurs when the camera sweeps across the terrain and covers a wide area of view? Answer: In film, this kind of shot is known as a "panoramic shot" or simply a "pan." 35. Was photography accepted as a legitimate art form in the nineteenth century? Why or why not? Answer: Photography was not immediately accepted as a legitimate art form in the nineteenth century because it was seen as merely a mechanical process of capturing images rather than an artistic endeavor. Additionally, the ability to replicate images easily challenged the notion of artistic originality. However, over time, photographers like Alfred Stieglitz and others began to push the boundaries of the medium, leading to greater recognition of photography as an art form. 36. Discuss the early history of photography, noting those who first used the medium and the first photographic processes. Answer: The early history of photography dates back to the early 19th century, with pioneers such as Joseph Nicéphore Niépce, Louis Daguerre, and William Henry Fox Talbot. Niépce created the first permanent photograph using a process called heliography in 1826. Daguerre developed the daguerreotype process, which produced highly detailed images on polished silver plates, and it was announced to the public in 1839. Talbot invented the calotype process, which produced paper negatives from which multiple prints could be made, and introduced it around the same time as the daguerreotype. These early processes laid the foundation for modern photography. 37. What is computer-generated imagery and why is it important for the future of the camera arts? Answer: Computer-generated imagery (CGI) is the creation of still or animated visual content using computer software. It is important for the future of camera arts because it offers artists and filmmakers unprecedented creative freedom and flexibility in visual storytelling. CGI allows for the creation of realistic or fantastical scenes, characters, and special effects that would be difficult or impossible to achieve with traditional photography or filmmaking techniques alone. Additionally, CGI opens up new possibilities for experimentation and innovation in visual arts and entertainment. 38. Choose an example from the chapter and discuss the tension between form and content in a photographic work. Answer: One example from the chapter is Dorothea Lange's photograph "Migrant Mother." In this photograph, the form (the composition, lighting, and framing) and the content (the subject matter and narrative) work together to convey a powerful message about the hardships faced by migrant workers during the Great Depression. The tense expression on the mother's face and the body language of her children emphasize the emotional and physical toll of poverty and displacement. The stark contrast between the subjects and the barren landscape further highlights their vulnerability and desperation. Thus, the tension between form (the aesthetic qualities of the image) and content (the social and emotional context) enhances the impact and resonance of the photograph. Test Bank for A World of Art Henry M. Sayre 9780205901340, 9780205887576, 9780134082349, 9780134081809, 9780205898879
