Angelica Brandalise

Exercises page 446 from Literature Book

For questions 1-3, complete each sentence with the correct ending A-C below.

1. Although the centre of artistic activity at this time was Paris, artists involved came from all over Europe as well as America. (C)
2. The idea behind modernism was concerned with breaking away from tradition. (B)
3. The steam of consciousness techinque in literature was influenced by the new ideas of psychoanalysis.

For questions 4-6, choose the correct letter A-B-C-D

1. According to the text, Fauvism can be seen as a new form of French art. (A)
2. In Cubism objects were broken up into basic shapes and then used to form other objects. (D) (form other objects in an abstract way)
3. Which of the modern painting techinques interpreted the quicker pace of modern life? (I think it’s C which is abstract painting)

Do the following statements agree with the views of the writer in the passage? Write Yes, No, Not given.

• The writer belives that there was a feeling of certainty at the time regarding reality and the future. YES
• There was a general willingness among artists to incorporate the traditional middle class view into thei new forms of art. YES
• The reaction of the public at the time was more enthusiastic than the artists expected. NO
• There was a renewed desire to find genuine spontaneity in artistic interpretation. Not Given