High Modernism at Mid-Century and Early Design

Overview

• 50 Multiple choice questions
• Mid-century abstract art rejects illusionism and representation.
• Mid-century abstract art embraces the physical qualities of its materials.
• Mid-century abstract art embodies the idea of art for art's sake.
• Mid-century abstract art was experimental in its processes, materials, and forms.
• Mid-century abstract art was frequently underpinned by spiritual or other abstract ideas.
• The critic Clement Greenberg promoted mid-century abstract art as honest and pure.