Art Hist 1945 - Final

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1. Who is the artist and what is the date of the piece titled Billie #11?

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The correct answer is Lyle Ashton Harris, 2002. This piece is part of Harris' project that incorporates a series of self-portraits inspired by the life and music of jazz vocalist Billie Holiday.

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2. Who authored the work Memoirs of Hadrian # 3 and in what year?

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Lyle Ashton Harris authored the work Memoirs of Hadrian # 3 in 2002. The incorrect answers provided are authors and years that do not match the correct information.

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3. Who created the artwork 'The Liberation of Aunt Jemima' and in what year was it created?

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The correct answer is Betye Saar, who created the artwork 'The Liberation of Aunt Jemima' in 1972. This piece is known for its powerful commentary on racial and gender stereotypes.

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4. Which artist created the artwork 'You Do' and in what year was it made?

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Kara Walker created the artwork 'You Do' in 1993, known for her thought-provoking silhouetted figures that explore themes of race, gender, and identity.

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5. Who created the piece 'African/American' and in what year?

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Kara Walker, an African/American artist, created the piece 'African/American' in 1998, exploring themes of race, gender, and history in her signature silhouette style.

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6. Who created the piece 'Darkytown Rebellion' and in what year was it created?

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Kara Walker is the artist behind the controversial piece 'Darkytown Rebellion', created in the year 2001. The other artists mentioned did not create this specific artwork or during the specified year.

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7. What is the name of the artwork and its creation date?

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The correct answer, James Luna, Artifact Piece, 1987, refers to an art piece created by James Luna in the year 1987. The other options are famous artworks by different artists with their own unique names and creation dates.

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8. Who is the artist and what is the title of the artwork along with the date of creation?

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The correct answer is Jimmie Durham, Pocahontas's Underwear, 1985. This artwork addresses issues of colonialism and cultural appropriation through a provocative title and imagery.

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9. Who created the artwork Trade in 1992?

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The correct answer is Jaune Quick-to-see-Smith, who created the artwork Trade in 1992. The other options are famous artists known for their works, but they did not create this specific piece.

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10. Who created the artwork Paper Dolls for a Post Columbian World in 1991?

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The correct answer is Jaune Quick-to-see-Smith Barbie Plenty Horses and Ken Plenty Horses. The artwork reflects on the impact of smallpox-infested blankets sent by the U.S. Government to Native American families.

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11. Who is the artist and what is the date of the painting titled The Red Mean: Self Portrait?

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Jaune Quick-to-See Smith is the correct artist, and the painting 'The Red Mean: Self Portrait' was created in 1992.

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12. Who created the artwork 'Fringe' and in what year was it created?

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Rebecca Belmore is the correct artist and 'Fringe' is the correct artwork. The artwork was created in 2008, so options like Pablo Picasso in 1920, Vincent van Gogh in 1889, and Georgia O'Keeffe in 1930 are incorrect.

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13. Who created the photograph 'Thomas in a Circle' in 1987?

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Robert Mapplethorpe is the correct answer as he created the photograph 'Thomas in a Circle' in 1987.

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14. Who are the subjects of the photograph and when was it taken?

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The correct answer refers to a photograph taken by Robert Mapplethorpe in 1984 featuring Ken Moody and Robert Sherman.

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15. Who is the artist and what is the date of the artwork?

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The correct answer is Robert Mapplethorpe, Helmut, from the X Portfolio, 1978. This photograph is well-known for its controversial nature and artistic excellence, showcasing Mapplethorpe's distinctive style and subject matter.

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16. Who is the photographer and what is the date of the photograph?

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The correct answer provides the name of the photographer, Catherine Opie, and the title of the photograph, Mike and Sky, along with the year it was taken, 1993. The incorrect answers provide different photographer names, titles, and dates that do not match the original question.

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17. Who created the artwork 'First Casting for Milo' in the year 2004?

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The correct answer is Joel Peter Witkin, First Casting for Milo, 2004. The other options are famous artworks created by different artists in different years.

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18. Which artist created the artwork titled 'Humor and Fear' in 1999?

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The correct artist who created the artwork titled 'Humor and Fear' in 1999 is Joel-Peter Witkin.

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19. Who is the artist and what is the date of the artwork titled Abundance?

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The correct answer is Joel-Peter Witkin, known for pushing the boundaries of conventional photography with his provocative and often controversial subject matter in works like Abundance from 1997.

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20. Who is the artist and what is the title of the artwork?

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The correct answer is Marc Quinn, Alison Lapper Pregnant, 2005. This sculpture depicts Alison Lapper, an artist born without arms and with shortened legs, who was pregnant at the time.

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21. Who created the artwork 'Shulamite' and in what year was it created?

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The correct answer is Anselm Kiefer, who created the artwork 'Shulamite' in 1983. While Pablo Picasso, Vincent van Gogh, and Georgia O'Keeffe are renowned artists, they did not create the specific artwork mentioned in the question.

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22. Who created the artwork 'Between Earth and Heaven' and in what year was it created?

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The correct answer is El Anatsui, who created the artwork 'Between Earth and Heaven' in 2006. Banksy did not create this artwork in 2012, Yayoi Kusama did not create it in 2004, and Vincent van Gogh did not create it in 1889.

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23. Who created the artwork 'How to Blow Up Two Heads at Once' and in what year?

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Yinka Shonibare created the artwork 'How to Blow Up Two Heads at Once' in 2000. The other options provided are artists known for their distinct styles and works, but none of them created this specific artwork.

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24. Who is the artist and what is the title of the artwork?

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The correct answer is Yinka Shonibare, The Scramble for Africa, 2000. This artwork is a critique on the European colonization of Africa. It features headless figures dressed in Dutch wax print fabric, representing the cultural complexity of the African continent.

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25. Who created the controversial art piece titled Made in Heaven, which was completed in 1989?

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Jeff Koons is the correct answer as he is the artist responsible for the controversial art piece Made in Heaven, completed in 1989. The artwork caused a stir due to its explicit content and subject matter.

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26. Who is the artist responsible for creating the sculpture 'Rabbit' and in what year was it created?

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Jeff Koons is the artist behind the renowned sculpture 'Rabbit', which was created in 1986. It is a famous piece of contemporary art known for its iconic design and cultural significance.

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27. Who is the artist and what is the title of the artwork along with its creation date?

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The correct answer is Jeff Koons, Yellow Balloon Dog, 2008. This iconic artwork is a large-scale sculpture of a balloon dog made from mirror-polished stainless steel with a vivid yellow coloring. It was created by the American artist Jeff Koons in 2008 as part of his 'Celebration' series.

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28. Who created the artwork 'Your Gaze Hits the Side of My Face' and in what year was it created?

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Barbara Kruger created the artwork 'Your Gaze Hits the Side of My Face' in 1983. The other artists mentioned did not create this specific artwork in the given year.

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29. Who created the artwork titled 'The Abuse of Power Comes as No Surprise'?

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Jenny Holzer is the artist responsible for creating the famous art piece 'The Abuse of Power Comes as No Surprise'.

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30. Who created the artwork 'Protect me from What I want' as part of the Truism series in 1985-86?

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Jenny Holzer is the correct answer as she is known for her text-based artwork and the Truism series in the mid-1980s. Banksy, Yayoi Kusama, and Keith Haring are also renowned artists known for different styles of artworks but are not associated with 'Protect me from What I want' or the Truism series.

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Who is the artist and what is the date of the piece titled Billie #11?
Who authored the work Memoirs of Hadrian # 3 and in what year?
Who created the artwork 'The Liberation of Aunt Jemima' and in what...
Which artist created the artwork 'You Do' and in what year was it...
Who created the piece 'African/American' and in what year?
Who created the piece 'Darkytown Rebellion' and in what year was it...
What is the name of the artwork and its creation date?
Who is the artist and what is the title of the artwork along with the...
Who created the artwork Trade in 1992?
Who created the artwork Paper Dolls for a Post Columbian World in...
Who is the artist and what is the date of the painting titled The Red...
Who created the artwork 'Fringe' and in what year was it created?
Who created the photograph 'Thomas in a Circle' in 1987?
Who are the subjects of the photograph and when was it taken?
Who is the artist and what is the date of the artwork?
Who is the photographer and what is the date of the photograph?
Who created the artwork 'First Casting for Milo' in the year 2004?
Which artist created the artwork titled 'Humor and Fear' in 1999?
Who is the artist and what is the date of the artwork titled...
Who is the artist and what is the title of the artwork?
Who created the artwork 'Shulamite' and in what year was it created?
Who created the artwork 'Between Earth and Heaven' and in what year...
Who created the artwork 'How to Blow Up Two Heads at Once' and in what...
Who is the artist and what is the title of the artwork?
Who created the controversial art piece titled Made in Heaven, which...
Who is the artist responsible for creating the sculpture 'Rabbit' and...
Who is the artist and what is the title of the artwork along with its...
Who created the artwork 'Your Gaze Hits the Side of My Face' and in...
Who created the artwork titled 'The Abuse of Power Comes as No...
Who created the artwork 'Protect me from What I want' as part of the...
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