Lists of Artists, Works of Art, and Terminology to study for the midterm and final exams:*
- ARTS 2D Ch. 1. Intro
- Post-Imp. Symbolism. Naive
- Late 19th c. Sculpture
- Arts and Crafts. Art Nouveau
- Arts 2D: 19th c. Architecture
- Fauvism and German Expressionism
- Arts 2D: Picasso and Cubism
- Futurism and Dada
- Surrealism
- Russia. De Stijl. Modern Architect. Early 20th c Sculpture
- Abstract Expressionism. Minimalism. Pop
- Conceptual. Performance. Land. Feminist Art
- 1980s to Contemporary
* Scroll down for more details about how to study for the exams
For the midterm and final exams you need to know the vocabulary, dates, people, and slides found on the above lists.You should assume that everything on the lists will be included in the exam.
What you need to know about the artists on the lists:
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Country of origin and where he/she was active
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Preferred themes, medium and style
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Important biographical facts (either from the textbook, the lectures or the videos)
What you need to know about the works of art and architecture on the lists:
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Title
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Name of artist or architect
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Iconography/meaning/mood
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Period/Style (e.g. - Cubism, Futurism)
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Location (for architecture only)
How to study for the exams
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Re-read and summarize your class notes
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Read the relevant chapters in the textbook
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Download lists from web-site and study the terms
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Create image flash cards
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Establish a study group
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Memorize and test yourself