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1. What is the main purpose of the assignment that the speakers discuss?
A. To compare public art in the United States and Europe
B. To give students the opportunity to practice sketching public art in its environment
C. To teach students how to research the history of a local public artwork
D. To introduce the ciass to local examples of public art
2. Why does the professor mention ancient Greece and Rome?
A. To point to a long-standing tradition of placing statues in public spaces
B. To emphasize the age of the Sherman Monument
To explain why Saint-Gaudens worked primarily in bronze
D: To explain why General Sherman is depicted on horseback
3. What is the professor’s attitude regarding the monuments that Saint-Gaudens sculpted?
A. He is concerned that some of them might deteriorate as a result of being in outdoor locations
B. He is disappointed that most of them are appreciated only for their historical value rather than as works of art.
C. He admires the way that details are used to capture the personalities of historical figures.
D. He is impressed by Saint-Gaudens’ ability to express ancient themes using modern techniques.
4. What generalization does the student make about artists who create public sculptures today? A. Their works suggest that they studied Classical art and architecture.
B. They rarely use the style that Saint-Gaudens used
C. They are less productive than Saint-Gaudens was.
D. Few of them have the skills to make lifelike statues
5. What does the professor imply when he says this:
A. The student’s comment has given him a new insight about publc sculpture
B. The student’s reaction to the statue is valuable for the assignment
C. The student should do more research before drawing conclusions
D. The student should pay more attention when she walks around the city
