1. Part I: Connect the following artistic pieces with the appropriate “thesis statement”.
A. Every point of view is valid; none tell the whole “truth” B. More of a philosopher/social commentator than an artist; media has confused fame & infamy C. Media is environmental (everywhere)—how does it shape perceptions instead of reporting them D. The environment becomes invisible until you disguise it (we see little around us) E. We are unbalanced and next to toppling F. A return to representationalism- seeing what’s there
John’s Flag (471)
Warhol’s Mick Jagger (472)
Smith’s Cubi I (478)
4. Calder’s Big Red (479)
5. Christo’s Valley Curtain (483)
6. Paik’s Electronic Superhighway (485)

2. Part I: Connect the following artistic pieces with the appropriate “thesis statement”.
A. Every point of view is valid; none tell the whole “truth” B. More of a philosopher/social commentator than an artist; media has confused fame & infamy C. Media is environmental (everywhere)—how does it shape perceptions instead of reporting them D. The environment becomes invisible until you disguise it (we see little around us) E. We are unbalanced and next to toppling F. A return to representationalism- seeing what’s there
John’s Flag (471) F
Warhol’s Mick Jagger (472) B
Smith’s Cubi I (478) E
4. Calder’s Big Red (479) A
5. Christo’s Valley Curtain (483) D
6. Paik’s Electronic Superhighway (485) C

3. Part II: Complete the following for your given focus piece A
Part II: Complete the following for your given focus piece A. to the best of your abilities, draw the focus piece (with color when applicable) B. write out thesis ( from above) C. Identify and explain two details about the piece that proves the thesis.