Which of the following phrases best characterizes the late-nineteenth century aesthetic movement which widened the breach between artists and the reading public, sowing the seeds of modernism ?

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1. Which of the following phrases best characterizes the late-nineteenth century aesthetic movement which widened the breach between artists and the reading public, sowing the seeds of modernism ?

   A. art for intellect’s sake
   B. art for God’s sake
   C. art for the masses
   D. art for art’s sake

2. What are the differences between conservative modernism and progressive modernism ?

   A. Conservative modernism came to look to the past for inspiration and hope, while progressive modernism looked to the future.
   B. Conservative modernism supported the status quo, while progressive modernism was deeply engaged in political and social amelioration.
   C. Conservative modernism celebrated aesthetic formalism, while progressive modernism celebrated innovation and attacked aesthetic formalism.
   D. All of the above

3. Which of the following statements best characterizes the contrast between T.S. Eliot’s “The Waste Land” and the futurist aesthetic project ?

   A. “The Waste Land” is primarily concerned with nature, whereas the futurists are most interested in industrial and urban landscapes.
   B. “The Waste Land” confronts the fragmentation of modernity by exploring a variety of modes and voices, whereas the futurists do not focus on the fragmentation of modern experience, praising speed and industrial progress instead.
   C. “The Waste Land” is an ironic exploration of Romantic themes, whereas the futurists incorporate ironic evocations of the classical tradition in their poetry.
   D. “The Waste Land” focuses on the personal connection between poet and speaker, whereas the futurists focus on an impersonal connection between humans and industry.

4. In his essay “The Roots of Modernism,” Christopher L.C.E. Witcombe defines the modern period in the history of art as the time from roughly 1860 to 1970. How does he say modernism is typically defined ?

   A. Modernism is the art produced during the modern period.
   B. Modernism is the historical period which followed the modern period.
   C. Modernism is the philosophy of modern art.
   D. Both A and C

5. Which of the following characterizes Modernism ?

   A. the desire to show realistic forms
   B. the use of traditional formal structure
   C. the lack of interest in characters’ psyches
   D. the desire to break with established forms

6. Which of the following statements best characterizes the role played by Gertrude Stein in American modernism ?

   A. Stein was a crucially important figure in the Paris émigré community.
   B. Stein was primarily a muse for modernist poets.
   C. Stein was a proponent of low modernism.
   D. Stein was an opponent of vanguard trends.

7. In what way does the Gothic novel of the 18th century differ from the modern English novel that began to emerge in the 17th century and flourished in the 18th century ?

   A. The focus on the middle and working classes
   B. The consideration of the sensibilities of the protagonists
   C. Plots taken from everyday life
   D. The exploration of cultural taboos

8. In the late seventeenth century, a “battle of the books” erupted between which two groups ?

   A. abolitionists and enthusiasts for slavery
   B. round-earthers and flat-earthers
   C. the Welsh and the Scots
   D. champions of ancient and modern learning

9. In the late seventeenth century, a \battle of the books\erupted between which two groups ?

   A. abolitionists and enthusiasts for slavery
   B. round-earthers and flat-earthers
   C. the Welsh and the Scots
   D. champions of ancient and modern learning

10. Which city became the perceived center of Western civilization by the middle of the nineteenth century?

    A. Paris
    B. Tokyo
    C. London
    D. Amsterdam