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What artistic movements is performance art associated with?
What artistic movements is performance art associated with?
Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of performance art?
Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of performance art?
The term "live art" is often used interchangeably with which of the following?
The term "live art" is often used interchangeably with which of the following?
Which group is notably linked to the evolution of performance art through their experimental practices?
Which group is notably linked to the evolution of performance art through their experimental practices?
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What year is primarily recognized as the start of the Futurism movement?
What year is primarily recognized as the start of the Futurism movement?
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Which of these elements can be included in performance art?
Which of these elements can be included in performance art?
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Which term is associated with the early performance art movement that includes body art and intervention?
Which term is associated with the early performance art movement that includes body art and intervention?
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What major cultural trend aligns closely with the emergence of performance art?
What major cultural trend aligns closely with the emergence of performance art?
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What was discovered by British Archaeologist C. Leonard Wooley in 1927?
What was discovered by British Archaeologist C. Leonard Wooley in 1927?
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Which decorative feature is commonly found in pottery from Neolithic Iran?
Which decorative feature is commonly found in pottery from Neolithic Iran?
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What is the best-known type of megalithic structure mentioned in the content?
What is the best-known type of megalithic structure mentioned in the content?
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What does the term 'cuneiform writing' refer to?
What does the term 'cuneiform writing' refer to?
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What was the likely purpose of Stonehenge, as suggested by the discovery at Durrington Walls?
What was the likely purpose of Stonehenge, as suggested by the discovery at Durrington Walls?
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Which of the following materials was found among the artifacts in the tombs of Ur?
Which of the following materials was found among the artifacts in the tombs of Ur?
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What historical narrative does the Epic of Gilgamesh preserve?
What historical narrative does the Epic of Gilgamesh preserve?
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What does the term 'Hebrews' refer to within the context provided?
What does the term 'Hebrews' refer to within the context provided?
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Who were the founders of the Nouveau réalisme movement?
Who were the founders of the Nouveau réalisme movement?
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What was one of the main focuses of Nouveau réalisme artists?
What was one of the main focuses of Nouveau réalisme artists?
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Which artwork is not associated with Yves Klein?
Which artwork is not associated with Yves Klein?
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Which movement is linked with the concept of 'happening'?
Which movement is linked with the concept of 'happening'?
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Which characteristic was prominent in Gutai's art?
Which characteristic was prominent in Gutai's art?
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What was the region where the Gutai movement emerged?
What was the region where the Gutai movement emerged?
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Which of the following artists was influenced by the Gutai group?
Which of the following artists was influenced by the Gutai group?
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What type of actions did the Gutai group often perform?
What type of actions did the Gutai group often perform?
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What is Carolee Schneemann best known for in her artistic career?
What is Carolee Schneemann best known for in her artistic career?
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Which artwork was created by Carolee Schneemann?
Which artwork was created by Carolee Schneemann?
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Who among the following is known as a pioneer of performance art alongside Carolee Schneemann?
Who among the following is known as a pioneer of performance art alongside Carolee Schneemann?
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What was Barbara Smith's primary area of activism?
What was Barbara Smith's primary area of activism?
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What unique perspective did Carolee Schneemann have about her body in relation to her art?
What unique perspective did Carolee Schneemann have about her body in relation to her art?
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What role did Joan Jonas play in the evolution of video art?
What role did Joan Jonas play in the evolution of video art?
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Which statement most accurately reflects the approach of artists like Schneemann and Kusama?
Which statement most accurately reflects the approach of artists like Schneemann and Kusama?
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What common theme ties together the works of Carolee Schneemann, Joan Jonas, and other artists mentioned?
What common theme ties together the works of Carolee Schneemann, Joan Jonas, and other artists mentioned?
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What was a notable change in performance art by the end of the 1980s?
What was a notable change in performance art by the end of the 1980s?
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Which performance artist was not mentioned as a crossover artist in mainstream entertainment in the 1980s?
Which performance artist was not mentioned as a crossover artist in mainstream entertainment in the 1980s?
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What was a significant influence on public interest in performance art during the 1980s?
What was a significant influence on public interest in performance art during the 1980s?
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How did the political context affect performance art in the 1980s?
How did the political context affect performance art in the 1980s?
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Which of the following describes Tehching Hsieh's Art/Life: One Year Performance?
Which of the following describes Tehching Hsieh's Art/Life: One Year Performance?
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In which settings did performance art thrive in Eastern Bloc countries before 1989?
In which settings did performance art thrive in Eastern Bloc countries before 1989?
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What role did mass culture play in the evolution of performance art during the 1980s?
What role did mass culture play in the evolution of performance art during the 1980s?
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Which statement best captures the public's reaction to performance art in the 1980s?
Which statement best captures the public's reaction to performance art in the 1980s?
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Which artist is known for using her body as a vehicle to explore contemporary topics without considering her work as self-portraits?
Which artist is known for using her body as a vehicle to explore contemporary topics without considering her work as self-portraits?
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Which artist founded the first feminist art program in the United States?
Which artist founded the first feminist art program in the United States?
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What is a common theme explored by artists like Eleanor Antin in their works?
What is a common theme explored by artists like Eleanor Antin in their works?
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Which of the following artists is associated with feminist corporeity and phallic performative actions?
Which of the following artists is associated with feminist corporeity and phallic performative actions?
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Which characteristic defines Judy Chicago's art installations?
Which characteristic defines Judy Chicago's art installations?
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In what way does Cindy Sherman use her photography to comment on society?
In what way does Cindy Sherman use her photography to comment on society?
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What distinguishes the works of Louise Bourgeois during the late seventies and eighties?
What distinguishes the works of Louise Bourgeois during the late seventies and eighties?
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Which movement is associated with performance art as described in the content?
Which movement is associated with performance art as described in the content?
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Study Notes
Art Eras and Movements
- Paleolithic, Egyptian, Greek, Roman, Mesopotamian, Hebrew art movements are discussed.
- Early cave paintings, like those in the Ardeche Gorge, are remarkably similar to contemporary works.
- The discoveries suggest that art may have existed far earlier than previously believed, potentially originating 90,000 - 100,000 years ago in the Near East.
- Culture, encompassing values and behaviors, is passed down through generations.
Ancient Civilizations
- Mesopotamian civilizations flourished in the Tigris and Euphrates river valleys (modern-day Iraq, parts of Syria, and Turkey).
- Key cities and civilizations include Sumerians (Uruk, Ur, and Eridu), Akkadians, Babylonians, and Assyrians.
- Mesopotamia is called the Cradle of Civilization for the development of writing, urban centers, and complex governance systems.
- Ancient Egypt, centered on the Nile River in Northeast Africa, saw advancements in architecture (pyramids), mathematics, medicine, and writing (hieroglyphs).
Paleolithic Cultures and Artifacts
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Evidence of humans dating back 5.7 million years was found in Ethiopia (2001).
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Hominids, the earliest upright humans, created stone tools around 2.5-2.6 million years ago.
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Paleolithic tools were associated with hunting and gathering.
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Cave paintings (like those at Altamira and Lascaux) depicted animals and were likely used for hunting rituals or to ensure success.
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Female figurines, such as the Venus of Willendorf, were prevalent and are believed to represent fertility.
Neolithic Pottery and Cultures
- The transition from hunting to agriculture led to the use of pottery vessels.
- Pottery in Iran, for example, often depicted the ibex—a symbol of plenty.
Mesopotamia: Power and Social Order
- In 1927, British archaeologist C. Leonard Wooley unearthed tombs in the city of Ur, revealing valuable objects.
- Objects, such as vessels, crowns, and jewelry, made of precious materials like electrum and lapis lazuli were found.
- Cuneiform writing, inscribed on clay tablets, was used to record religious texts, blessings, and the Epic of Gilgamesh.
Hebrews
- Hebrews, also known as Habiris, were nomadic peoples forced out of Mesopotamia around 2800 BCE.
- The Hebrews' journey to Canaan is recounted in their traditions.
- The Exodus story describes their escape from slavery in Egypt and their journey across the desert.
- Their cultural traditions impacted Western Civilization, providing a moral and ethical framework for religions like Christianity.
Modern Art
- Modern Art (late 19th century-1970s) emphasizes individual expression, experimentation, abstraction, and rejection of traditional subjects.
- Key artists include Pablo Picasso (Les Demoiselles d'Avignon), Salvador Dalí (Persistence of Memory), Henri Matisse (Dance), and Jackson Pollock (Autumn Rhythm).
- Neo-expressionism (1970s-1980s) emerged as a reaction against minimalism and conceptual art which reflected raw emotion and bold colors in figurative paintings.
- Artists like Jean-Michel Basquait (Untitled (Skull)) , Anselm Kiefer (Margarethe), and Julian Schnabel (The Walk Home) were prominent in this movement.
Street Art
- Street art (1970s – present) is characterized by public spaces as canvases, often without official permission, and incorporates graffiti, stencil graffiti, stickers, and murals; vibrant graphics, social and political messages, and a counter-culture ethos.
- Influential artists include Banksy, Shepard Fairey, Jean-Michel Basquiat, and Keith Haring.
Land Art
- Land art (late 1960s-1970s), also called Earth Art, uses natural settings as canvases and often emphasizes the relationship between art and the environment.
- Key artists include Robert Smithson, Michael Heizer, Nancy Holt, and James Turrell, known for their site-specific works like Spiral Jetty and Sun Tunnels.
Postmodern Art
- Postmodern art emerged in the 1970s as a reaction to modernism, by its eclecticism, questioning of grand narratives, and the blending of high and low culture.
- Key figures include Jeff Koons (Balloon Dog), Cindy Sherman (Untitled Film Stills), and Damien Hirst (The Physical Impossibility of Death in the Mind of Someone Living).
Appropriation
- Appropriation is the practice of borrowing, reusing, or reinterpreting pre-existing images, objects, or ideas in new works of art.
- It's a technique common in both traditional and contemporary artistic practices.
- Some historical examples include Roman copies of Greek sculptures, while examples of modern appropriation involve the reuse of motifs, symbols, or styles from other cultures.
- Contemporary appropriation often critiques the cultural values, political contexts, and social structures of consumerism and the art market itself.
Performance Art
- Performance art (1960s to present), explores the visual, physical act, and the relationship between the artist and the audience.
- Artists include Yves Klein, Carolee Schneemann, Marina Abramović, and Chris Burden.
Key Artists and Works
- Key artists include: Marcel Duchamp, Andy Warhol, Sherrie Levine, Barbara Kruger, Banksy, Robert Smithson, Michael Heizer, Nancy Holt, Jeff Koons, and Cindy Sherman.
- Key artworks include: Duchamp’s Fountain, Warhol’s Campbell’s Soup Cans, Levine's After Walker Evans, Koons’s Balloon Dog, Smithson’s Spiral Jetty.
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