a. Briefly describe the Cubist movement, its revolutionary aspects, and include a discussion of its major artworks and artists. Refer to examples from the reading and show how these works implement and evoke specific Cubist ideas.

b. Our perceptions of reality are dependent upon our senses. How might Surrealism, with its fantastic and sometimes disturbing dream-based imagery, be evidence of a more direct “reality?” What are the key characteristics of the Surrealists’ artworks? Cite examples from the textbook and show how the details of these works illuminate the world of Surrealist art.

c. The time between World War I and World War II was a time of great change and upheaval in the world. Political change throughout Europe and in Mexico led to distinctive art forms in both regions. Briefly compare and contrast Diego Rivera’s cubist-influenced murals such as ‘Man, Controller of the Universe,’ with Picasso’s epic painting, ‘Guernica.’ How do these works compare, and how effective do you think they are? Why do you think they chose the mural format to express their ideas?

d. Using examples from the textbook, cite the principles and trends of contemporary art and the new directions taken by contemporary artists. How did they shift the world of art in terms of content and form? What kinds of styles emerged in the 1970s and 1980s? Back up your ideas with examples of specific works and details from those works that illustrate the key ideas in contemporary art.