New York City SHSAT 2017

(Marvins-Underground-K-12) #1
(F) a photographer’s relationship with a model
(G) a writer’s relationship with a publisher
(H) a student’s relationship with a part-time job
(J) a sculptor’s relationship with an art dealer
(K) a carpenter’s relationship with a hammer


  1. Why have O’Keeffe’s paintings been described as “semi-abstract’’ (line 34)?


(A) They involve a carefully realistic use of color and light.
(B) They depict common, everyday things.
(C) They show familiar scenes from nature.
(D) They depict recognizable things in an unfamiliar manner.
(E) They refer directly to real-life activities.


  1. Why was O’Keeffe considered an artistic pioneer?


(F) Her work became influential in Europe.
(G) She painted the American Southwest.
(H) Her paintings had a definite American style.
(J) She painted things that were familiar to her.
(K) Her work was very abstract.
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