Question

Although in the 17th century in the United States fine art and folk art had similar qualities, a difference between them began to appear as time went on in the 18th and 19th centuries artists with ambition studied abroad and came back to paint portraits(肖像) of upper-class families in American society. The less ambitious or less fortunate artists traveled around their own areas and created pictures of countryside society. Anyway, artists got trained and those simple creations improved a lot.
Around 1930，folk art began to take on a new meaning and was considered as an expression of a small cultural class. Folk art is never the product of art movements, but comes out of craft traditions. This art is based not on measurements or calculations and rarely goes with the standards of realism. It goes straight to the bases of art which the folk artists feel naturally.
The period 1930~ 1960 was the time when folk artists began to receive recognition. They often began their art careers late in life and used art as an outlet（出口） for their energy. Their materials were cheap and simple, their subjects were different, but their creativity flowed. Doing their own things became the norm（标准）, and was what made folk art so desirable.
Although it is hard to define folk art, one thing is certain --- it touches us in a special way because the artists show us how he or she brought beauty into their everyday life. Since folk artists come from all walks of life, each piece of art created is one of a kind, emphasizing color, simplicity of line and brave, simple form. Most importantly, it exemplifies（作为…的例子） the history of American life

1. 1.
   What similar qualities did folk art and fine art probably have in the 17th century?
   1. A.
      They were both simple creations
   2. B.
      The artists of both focused on family life
   3. C.
      The artists of both came from the lower class
   4. D.
      They were both gifted creations by trained artists
2. 2.
   What was folk art around 1930 based on according to the second paragraph?
   1. A.
      The traditions of the upper class
   2. B.
      The progress of art in that period
   3. C.
      The standards of realism
   4. D.
      The feelings of the artists
3. 3.
   Which of the following statements can be used to describe the works of folk artists?
   1. A.
      They are difficult to understand
   2. B.
      They help artists let out their energy
   3. C.
      They show pictures of unreal life
   4. D.
      They are similar to one another
4. 4.
   Why did folk art become popular during the period from 1930 to 1960?
   1. A.
      It offered artists the freedom of expression
   2. B.
      Artists didn’t need to spend much on materials
   3. C.
      Other kinds of art couldn’t express the beauty of life
   4. D.
      Artists could express their dissatisfaction towards society
5. 5.
   The author’s purpose in writing the text is to ___________
   1. A.
      speak highly of folk art
   2. B.
      compare folk art and fine art
   3. C.
      explain the history and characteristics of folk art in America
   4. D.
      explain the development and changes of American art

Answer 1

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试题分析：文章介绍民间艺术的历史和特点。民间艺术家的作品来自艺术家的感觉，民间艺术受欢迎是因为它们提供艺术家展示的空间。
1.推理题：从第一段的句子：Anyway, artists got trained and those simple creations improved a lot.可知在17世纪，民间艺术和美术的创作都很简单，选A
2.细节题：从第二段的句子：It goes straight to the bases of art which the folk artists feel naturally.可知民间艺术家的作品来自艺术家的感觉，选D
3.细节题：从第三段的句子：They often began their art careers late in life and used art as an outlet（出口） for their energy.可知民间艺术帮助艺术家释放精力，选B
4.细节题：从第三段的句子：Their materials were cheap and simple, their subjects were different, but their creativity flowed. Doing their own things became the norm（标准）, and was what made folk art so desirable.可知20世纪30-60年代民间艺术受欢迎是因为它们提供艺术家展示的空间。选A
5.主旨题：文章第一段比较民间艺术和美术之间的差别，后面几段重点讲的是民间艺术的历史和特点。选C
考点：考查文化艺术类短文