L3
讲座
1. What is the discussion mainly about?
The unique compositions of a painter from the 1900s
Trends in the depiction of architecture in paintings during the 1900s
Methods used by artists in the 1900s to depict light and darkness
The similarities between two famous painters of the 1900s
2. What have critics suggested that Edward Hopper used light and shadow to represent?
An unknown artist breaking into the art community
The warmth of home in contrast with the coldness of the exterior world
The loneliness involved in human existence
Positive change during difficult economic times
3. According to the lecture, what were some of the subjects that Hopper focused on?
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Beautiful seacoast scenes
Elaborate Victorian homes
Lighthouses from an earlier time
Modern skyscrapers
Urban architecture from the 1800s
4. According to the professor, what was the public’s opinion of Hopper’s paintings?
The public did not understand why Hopper chose to depict ordinary people and objects.
The public preferred Hopper’s paintings to paintings of modern objects.
The public was disappointed by the high price of Hopper’s paintings.
The public appreciated Hopper’s truthful depiction of the human experience.
5. What point does the professor make when he mentions plays and movies?
Hopper frequently painted scenes from theatrical productions he had seen
Most of Hopper’s paintings did not include people in them.
The economic depression affected a variety of contemporary artistic forms.
Hopper appreciated certain trends of the 1900s.
6. What is the professor’s overall opinion of Hopper’s works?
Hopper’s works are more relevant today than they were during his lifetime.
Hopper’s works conveyed a strong message but in an unattractive manner.
The distinctiveness of Hopper’s works lay in his ability to suggest various meanings through light and shadow.
The technical expertise in Hopper’s works was overshadowed by his tendency to tell a specific story.
