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Question 1 of 17

What do the speakers mainly discuss?

New themes in French painting in the early 1900s

A type of work that Henri Matisse made late in his career

Henri Matisse’s relationships to other artists working in France

An exhibition that Henri Matisse held in his home

Question 2 of 17

What is the student’s attitude toward Matisse’s cutouts?

Select 2 answers.

She is impressed by how different they are from other art she has studied.

She is culous about their influence on other artists, such as Picasso.

She is interested in the themes of nature that appear in many of the works.

She is uncertain whether they are an appropriate topic for her assignment.

Question 3 of 17

What point does the professor make about critics’ reactions to the cutouts?

Critics preferred the cutouts to the work of Marcel Duchamp.

Critics did not have time to visit Matisse’s home to view the work.

The cutouts received more praise from critics than Matisse’s paintings did.

The cutouts were not immediately appreciated at the time they were made.

Question 4 of 17

According to the professor, what is unique about a work titled “The Swimming Pool”?

It was created for a specific space.

It combined cut paper techniques with painting on canvas.

It was created and modified over many years.

It was a collaboration with another artist.

Question 5 of 17

Why does the professor mention a book of Matisse’s artwork?

To point out that the cutouts supported Matisse financially

To recommend a useful resource for the student’s paper

To emphasize the importance of seeing the cutouts in person

To make a comparison between Matisse and artists working today