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Jacob Epstein's sculptures were the focus of much controversy during the sculptor's lifetime. Epsteinwas born in the United States of Russian-Jewish immigrants in 1880. He moved to Paris in his youth andlater to England, where he eventually settled and took out British citizenship in 1907. His first majorpublic commission, on a building in London, offended public taste because of the expressive distortionand nudity of the figures. In 1937, the Rhodesian government, which at that time owned the building,actually mutilated the sculptures to make them conform to public notions of decency. Many other ofEpstein's monumental carvings received equally adverse criticism. While the general public denouncedhis work, many artists and critics praised it. They admired in particular the diversity of his work andnoted the influence on it of primitive and ancient sculptural motifs from Africa and the Pacific Today,Epstein's work has received the recognition it deserves, and Epstein is considered one of the majorsculptors of the twentieth century.1. Concerning Epstein's work, the tone of the article is(A) critical (B) derisive (C) amusing (D) admiring16. Which of the following was most probably an important influence on Epstein's work?(A) Russian painting (B) Public tastes (C) The Rhodesian government (D) African carvings12. Today, a newly erected Epstein sculpture would probably(A) be mutilated (B) conform to public opinions (C) be well received . (D) be expressive3. What does the author mean by the statement: ―Many other of Epstein's monumental carvings receivedequally adverse criticism.‖(A) Many of Epstein's monuments have been defaced. (B) People have taken equal offense to othercritical works of art. (C) Epstein's monuments are usually denounced for their nudity. (D) Othersculptures of Epstein's have elicited negative comments

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Answer 1

Respuesta a las preguntas de Jacob Epstein's Sculptures .

1. The tone of the article is: (Opción C) Amusing.
2. The most important influence on Epstein's work: (Opción C) The Rhodesian government.
3. Today, Epstein sculpture would probably: (Opción D) Be expressive.
4. What does the author mean by the statement: (Opción A) Many of Epstein's monuments have been defaced.

Presente continuo.

Es un tiempo verbal en que se comunica la acción qué está haciendo el sujeto en el momento; este tiempo verbal responde a la pregunta: ¿qué estás haciendo? Las oraciones en presente continuo se construyen con la siguiente fórmula.

• Fórmula: Pronombre personal + verbo to be + verbo con -ing + complemento.

Answer 2

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