Test on On Kawara: Conceptual Art and Time

Question 1: On Kawara moved to Tokyo in 1959.

A. Ano

B. Ne

Explanation: On Kawara moved to Tokyo after graduating from Kariya High School in 1951. He went to Mexico in 1959.

Question 2: Which of the following statements accurately describe characteristics of On Kawara's artistic practice, according to the provided study materials?

A. He developed an artistic expression engaged with chronological time and its function as a measure of human existence.

B. He was known for stripping art of personal emotion, reducing it to nearly pure information or idea.

C. His work often featured vibrant, abstract expressionist techniques.

D. He gave special prominence to language in his artwork.

Explanation: The study materials state that On Kawara 'developed a distinct and highly nuanced form of artistic expression that engaged with chronological time and its function as a measure of human existence.' It also notes he belonged to a generation of conceptual artists 'stripping art of personal emotion, reducing it to nearly pure information or idea' and that he 'gave special prominence to language.' There is no mention of his work featuring 'vibrant, abstract expressionist techniques'.

Question 3: On Kawara's work was included in documenta 5 (1972), 7 (1982), and 11 (2002).

A. Ano

B. Ne

Explanation: Kawara's work was included in documenta 5 (1972), 7 (1982), and 11 (2002), in Kassel.

Question 4: Which exhibition of On Kawara's work was held at the Museum MACAN in Jakarta, Indonesia?

A. On Kawara: Date Painting(s) in New York and 136 Other Cities

B. On Kawara: One Million Years (Reading)

C. On Kawara: Consciousness. Meditation. Watcher on the Hills

D. On Kawara—Silence

Explanation: According to the study materials, 'On Kawara: One Million Years (Reading)' was held at the Museum MACAN in Jakarta, Indonesia, dated 2018.

Question 5: Performers read dates from both the past and future lists of "One Million Years" simultaneously during its live performances.

A. Ano

B. Ne

Explanation: The study materials state that during performances, "pairs of performers... read dates from each list in order, simultaneously performing One Million Years [Past] and One Million Years [Future]."