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Explain what the author means in his description of Serra’s works as “constructing fictional spaces.”  In other words, how does a Serra sculpture create an artificial environment?

Define the term “literalism” as it pertains to minimalist sculpture.  What literalist approach did Serra take with his sculpted works of the 1960s?

What problem did Serra find with minimalist sculpture?  How did he work to resolve this problem in his own work?

How did the artist’s trip to Kyoto, Japan influence his work after 1970?

How do Serra’s sculptures differ from architecture?  Why does the artist insist that they do not relate to architecture?  What are the artist’s intentions?

What makes a Richard Serra piece a work of art?