Architectural Innovations and Artistic Concepts Quiz

The Piazza d'Italia was designed by Charles Moore between 1975-78. It features neo-conservative architecture with lots of colors, ornamentation, and neoclassical elements like columns, distinguishing it from the other renowned architects mentioned in the incorrect answers.

Peter Eisenman is the architect known for the Axonometric Drawings for House. His work reflects his post-structuralist beliefs and a critique of mainstream modernism. The innovative use of the square plan and focus on rectangular forms demonstrate his unique approach to architecture, moving beyond conventional notions of space.

Robert Venturi and Denise Scott Brown introduced the concept of the decorated shed in architecture in 1972 as a response to modern conditions, emphasizing the relevance of architecture as part of a sign system rather than costly modernist monuments.

Robert Venturi and Denise Scott Brown were the architects behind the BASCO Showroom, known for their communicative, sign system approach to architecture.

The term 'exile' is specifically linked to the art piece by Julian Schnabel created in 1980, described with various artistic elements and influences.

The correct answer is Julian Schnabel, who painted Maria Callas No. 2 in 1982 with 'unplanned' brushstrokes as part of the neo-expressionist art movement of the '80s.

The correct answer is David Salle. The painting is a representation of the postmodern era's themes of schizophrenia and the inability to grasp existent realities by mixing elements from high and low art.

Kenny Scharf is known for his mainstream interest in non-mainstream art, airbrush techniques, cartoon-y style, and hallucinatory fantasies, making him the creator of 'Felix on a Pedestal' in 1982.

Keith Haring was known for his child-like, doodle style of drawing in the NYC subway station in 1982. His work was simple and not refined, serving as an assertion of the individual in dominant codes. The incorrect answers provide information about other famous street artists with different styles and time periods.

The Pop Shop installation was created by Keith Haring in 1986, who took it to a commercial level, seen as more than a store and more of a gallery experience. It was re-created in 2009 at the Tate Modern.

The correct answer refers to Basquiat's artwork and his unique style that blends various cultural influences.

Frontierland refers to Eurodisney and the concept of signs and symbols becoming real entities in a simulated reality, inspired by nostalgic fantasies of small town life.

The correct answer is Mike Bidlo, who created the artwork in 1983 titled 'Not Pollock'. The piece was meant to mimic the style of Jackson Pollock, highlighting the concept of originality and imitation in art.

The correct answer is Sherrie Levine, who created a series of works in 1981 that involved zoomed-in, bottom cropped photographs of male artists' faces. Levine's work challenged traditional ideas of originality and appropriation in art.

Robert Longo is the correct answer as he is specifically known for his series of larger than life graphite drawings depicting men in the cities. The other artists mentioned, while significant in the art world, are not associated with this particular theme or style.

Cindy Sherman is well-known for her work in role and representation of women in society and the media. The photograph 'Untitled Film Still #21' depicts a scene from some movie, but it is actually a SIMULACRUM, showcasing Sherman's exploration of identity and representation.

Ashley Bickerton's 'le art' delves into the commodification of art, specifically how images are used to seduce consumers and control their choices. It highlights how consumer choices can be a means of producing identity and articulating selves in a market driven by false images and objects.

The concept of surrogates in art refers to Allan McCollum's 1982-84 work that explores the idea of a generic form of art that acts as a stand-in or decoy for traditional painting.

Allan McCollum's artwork 'cast mold enamel on hydrostone' from 1986 explores the concept of perfect vehicles through the lens of generic commodities and the cultural significance of objects. The work delves into consumerism, the idea of multiplicity, and the perceived differences between objects.

Jeff Koons created the new hoover convertibles between 1981-86. His work was criticized for various reasons but he is known for transforming ordinary objects into art pieces with a unique perspective.

The correct answer is Jeff Koons, 1986. The artwork 'baccarat crystal' challenges traditional art perceptions by using stainless steel instead of crystal, making art accessible to a wider audience.

Jeff Koons created 'MJ and Bubbles' in 1988 as a representation of the adoration of celebrities and a relay between modern art history/sculpture and the commercial world. The artwork is known for its use of porcelain, shiny, kitschy aesthetics, and being outsourced.

The Times Square Show, also known as Colab 1980, was a significant event that showcased street art, music, and artists typically not represented in the art world, such as blacks and women. It was known for its anti-pop, non-hierarchical approach and was a platform for youth and aggressive art.