Test on John McCracken: Minimalist Artist

Question 1: John McCracken sometimes applied multiple colors to his sculptures, causing them to marbleize or run down the surface.

A. Ano

B. Ne

Explanation: The study materials state, "Sometimes an application of multiple colors marbleizes or runs down the sculpture's surface, like a molten lava flow."

Question 2: Which of the following accurately describes the characteristics of John McCracken's signature 'Plank' series?

A. They are typically broad, multi-colored, square boards designed to be hung flat on a wall.

B. They are narrow, monochromatic, rectangular boards that lean at an angle against a wall.

C. They consist of plywood forms coated with fiberglass and layers of polyester resin, recalling surfboard aesthetics.

D. They are free-standing sculptures in various geometrical shapes like pyramids and ziggurats.

Explanation: The study materials state that the planks are 'a narrow, monochromatic, rectangular board format that leans at an angle against the wall' and consist of 'plywood forms coated with fiberglass and layers of polyester resin' with a polished resin surface recalling '1960s southern California surfboard and Kustom Kar cultures.' The other options describe contrasting features or different types of sculptures made by McCracken, but not the specific characteristics of the Plank series.

Question 3: Gordon Onslow Ford was a student of McCracken at the California College of Arts and Crafts.

A. Ano

B. Ne

Explanation: McCracken studied with Gordon Onslow Ford, indicating Gordon Onslow Ford was an instructor or mentor to McCracken, not a student of his.

Question 4: According to the study materials, in what year did McCracken earn his B.F.A. from the California College of Arts and Crafts?

A. 1966

B. 1962

C. 1965

D. 1972

Explanation: The study materials state that McCracken earned a B.F.A. in 1962 from the California College of Arts and Crafts.

Question 5: Documenta 12 in Kassel in 2007 featured a comprehensive standalone exhibition of McCracken's art.

A. Ano

B. Ne

Explanation: The study materials state that McCracken was honored at Documenta 12 in 2007, where a small survey of his art was woven throughout the larger show, rather than being a comprehensive standalone exhibition.