Art + Life Rules from a Nun

The video explores the life and work of Corita Kent, an artist and nun known for her innovative teaching and art. It delves into her famous list of rules for artists and teachers, emphasizing trust, community, experimentation, discipline, and creativity. The video highlights Kent's impact on art and education, her commitment to social justice, and her ability to blend art with life. It also discusses the influence of figures like John Cage and Charles Eames on her work.

Who originally created the list of rules often attributed to John Cage?

• Sister Magdalene Mary

• Maria Martinez

• Corita Kent

• Andy Warhol

What was the primary focus of Corita Kent's educational philosophy?

• Strict adherence to traditional methods

• Focus on theoretical knowledge

• Symbiotic relationship between students and teachers

• Individual achievement

Which art movement was Corita Kent associated with during the 1960s?

• Pop Art

• Cubism

• Impressionism

• Surrealism

What unique teaching method did Corita Kent use involving unrelated films?

• Playing them with different soundtracks

• Showing them in sequence

• Using them as background noise

• Analyzing them frame by frame

What does the term 'Plurk' represent in Corita Kent's teaching?

• A method of relaxation

• A focus on theoretical learning

• A strict work ethic

• A combination of play and work

Who was a significant influence on Corita Kent after her formal education?

• Andy Warhol

• Charles Eames

• John Cage

• Maria Martinez

What was Corita Kent's approach to mistakes in art?

• Avoid them at all costs

• Embrace them as part of the process

• Correct them immediately

• Ignore them

What did Corita Kent emphasize about the process of creating and analyzing?

• They are unimportant

• They should be separate processes

• They are the same process

• They should be done simultaneously

What significant life change did Corita Kent make in 1968?

• She joined a new religious order

• She moved to Los Angeles

• She left the religious order

• She stopped creating art

What did Corita Kent believe about rules in art and life?

• They are unnecessary

• They are final and unchangeable

• They should never be broken

• They should be flexible and adaptable