Question

“Big” versions of these visual elements are the subject of a 1960s series in the hard-edge style by Al Held. For 10 points each:
[10m] Ed Ruscha (“roo-SHAY’s”) paintings such as HONK and OOF depict what visual elements on monochromatic backgrounds? The collages of Barbara Kruger typically employ white-on-red or white-on-black designs of these visual elements.
ANSWER: letters [or text, words, writing, characters, script, typing, slogans, or the alphabet; accept word art or text art; prompt on symbols; reject “numbers”]
[10e] Ed Ruscha’s later word paintings use one of these designs modeled on the Hollywood Sign called “Boy Scout Utility Modern.” These designs include Helvetica, Wingdings, and Arial.
ANSWER: typefaces [or fonts]
[10h] This artist printed aphorisms like “money creates taste” in italic Futura font for her Truisms series. Light Line is one of the scrolling LED signs by this “neo-conceptual” artist, who often projects text in public spaces.
ANSWER: Jenny Holzer
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2024 ACF Winter at Clemson2024-11-16Y210.00100%0%0%
2024 ACF Winter at Lehigh2024-11-16Y326.67100%100%67%
2024 ACF Winter at Northwestern2024-11-16Y616.67100%67%0%
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