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What is the primary difference between art and language?
What is the primary difference between art and language?
- Art is more closely tied to ritual and symbolism.
- Art has a more direct and specific function.
- Art is more easily understood across cultures.
- Art is more subjective and open to interpretation. (correct)
What is the primary function of "motivated" art?
What is the primary function of "motivated" art?
- To enhance the beauty and aesthetic value of the world.
- To reflect the cultural norms and values of the society.
- To act as a form of symbolic communication.
- To serve a specific purpose or intention. (correct)
Which of the following best exemplifies the concept of "art for social inquiry"?
Which of the following best exemplifies the concept of "art for social inquiry"?
- A sculpture commemorating a national hero.
- A painting depicting a historical event.
- A documentary film exposing social injustices. (correct)
- A fashion advertisement showcasing a new product.
What is the defining feature of "avant-garde" art movements?
What is the defining feature of "avant-garde" art movements?
What is the primary difference between "avant-garde" and contemporary art?
What is the primary difference between "avant-garde" and contemporary art?
Which of the following art forms can be categorized as a form of communication?
Which of the following art forms can be categorized as a form of communication?
Which of the following is NOT a motivated function of art?
Which of the following is NOT a motivated function of art?
What is the most likely role of art in providing emotional comfort or relaxation?
What is the most likely role of art in providing emotional comfort or relaxation?
What was the primary function of art in the medieval period, according to the text?
What was the primary function of art in the medieval period, according to the text?
What was the main goal of the Accademia del Disegno founded in Florence in 1563?
What was the main goal of the Accademia del Disegno founded in Florence in 1563?
What is the term used by the cultural theorist Peter Bürger to describe the shift in the function of art after the 1600s?
What is the term used by the cultural theorist Peter Bürger to describe the shift in the function of art after the 1600s?
What was the impact of the Counter Reformation on art?
What was the impact of the Counter Reformation on art?
What is 'courtly art' as defined by the text?
What is 'courtly art' as defined by the text?
What is the significance of the 'culture of spectacle' in the context of courtly art?
What is the significance of the 'culture of spectacle' in the context of courtly art?
What was the main purpose of art created for royal courts in the Renaissance?
What was the main purpose of art created for royal courts in the Renaissance?
What is the term used to describe the 'Congregation for the Propagation of Faith' founded in Rome in 1622?
What is the term used to describe the 'Congregation for the Propagation of Faith' founded in Rome in 1622?
Which critical approach focuses primarily on the relationship between art and power structures?
Which critical approach focuses primarily on the relationship between art and power structures?
According to Formalism, what aspect of art holds the most significance?
According to Formalism, what aspect of art holds the most significance?
What is the main focus of Psychoanalytic Criticism?
What is the main focus of Psychoanalytic Criticism?
Which of the following is NOT a key aspect of Iconography?
Which of the following is NOT a key aspect of Iconography?
Who developed Iconography as a method of artistic analysis?
Who developed Iconography as a method of artistic analysis?
Which of these is LEAST likely to be considered a core aspect of Semiotics?
Which of these is LEAST likely to be considered a core aspect of Semiotics?
What is the central unit of study in Semiotics?
What is the central unit of study in Semiotics?
Which critic emphasized "medium specificity" in their writings, highlighting the inherent meaning in the way materials are used in art?
Which critic emphasized "medium specificity" in their writings, highlighting the inherent meaning in the way materials are used in art?
What reason is given for the evolutionarily important nature of superior art execution?
What reason is given for the evolutionarily important nature of superior art execution?
Which contemporary theory claims that art does not have an essential definition?
Which contemporary theory claims that art does not have an essential definition?
What did Marcel Duchamp and Andy Warhol demonstrate about art?
What did Marcel Duchamp and Andy Warhol demonstrate about art?
According to Tolstoy, what determines whether something is considered art?
According to Tolstoy, what determines whether something is considered art?
What is a primary belief of functionalists like Monroe Beardsley regarding art?
What is a primary belief of functionalists like Monroe Beardsley regarding art?
Which artist is associated with the conceptual art movement that began in the 1960s?
Which artist is associated with the conceptual art movement that began in the 1960s?
Which of the following characterized the first wave of the conceptual art movement?
Which of the following characterized the first wave of the conceptual art movement?
Which group of artists, led by Damien Hirst, emerged in the 1990s and is associated with conceptual art?
Which group of artists, led by Damien Hirst, emerged in the 1990s and is associated with conceptual art?
What is one primary goal of subversive or deconstructivist art?
What is one primary goal of subversive or deconstructivist art?
Which of the following forms can be considered illegal due to vandalism?
Which of the following forms can be considered illegal due to vandalism?
What is a characteristic of art used for social causes?
What is a characteristic of art used for social causes?
In art therapy, what is considered the main focus?
In art therapy, what is considered the main focus?
How does art function in propaganda?
How does art function in propaganda?
What evolutionary role does artistic ability serve according to the argument presented?
What evolutionary role does artistic ability serve according to the argument presented?
What aspect of a patient's functioning can the Diagnostic Drawing Series help to reveal?
What aspect of a patient's functioning can the Diagnostic Drawing Series help to reveal?
Which of the following is an example of an art movement aimed at environmental awareness?
Which of the following is an example of an art movement aimed at environmental awareness?
What significant change did Pablo Picasso contribute to the representation of pictorial space?
What significant change did Pablo Picasso contribute to the representation of pictorial space?
How does Cubism differ from traditional perspectives in art?
How does Cubism differ from traditional perspectives in art?
What cultural perspective is associated with the traditional Western concept of art mentioned in the content?
What cultural perspective is associated with the traditional Western concept of art mentioned in the content?
Which of the following artists was known for integrating collage elements into their work?
Which of the following artists was known for integrating collage elements into their work?
Which breakthrough in the early 20th century is mentioned as influencing the understanding of space?
Which breakthrough in the early 20th century is mentioned as influencing the understanding of space?
Which key painting marked a dramatic shift in the development of Cubism?
Which key painting marked a dramatic shift in the development of Cubism?
What was the public and critical reaction to Cubism at the beginning of its emergence?
What was the public and critical reaction to Cubism at the beginning of its emergence?
Which of the following statements best reflects the relationship between Cubism and the discoveries in science at the time?
Which of the following statements best reflects the relationship between Cubism and the discoveries in science at the time?
Flashcards
Subversive Art
Subversive Art
Art that questions societal aspects without a political goal.
Graffiti Art
Graffiti Art
Street art created without permission, often illegal.
Art for Social Causes
Art for Social Causes
Art used to raise awareness about various issues.
Trashion
Trashion
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Art Therapy
Art Therapy
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Propaganda Art
Propaganda Art
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Art as Fitness Indicator
Art as Fitness Indicator
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Diagnostic Drawing Series
Diagnostic Drawing Series
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Motivated Functions of Art
Motivated Functions of Art
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Art as Communication
Art as Communication
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Art as Entertainment
Art as Entertainment
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Avant-Garde
Avant-Garde
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Free Zone of Art
Free Zone of Art
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Art for Social Inquiry
Art for Social Inquiry
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Ritualistic Functions of Art
Ritualistic Functions of Art
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Illustrative Arts
Illustrative Arts
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Accademia del Disegno
Accademia del Disegno
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Liberal vs. Mechanical Arts
Liberal vs. Mechanical Arts
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Counter Reformation
Counter Reformation
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Propaganda (1622)
Propaganda (1622)
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Courtly Art
Courtly Art
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Cultural Theorist Peter Bürger
Cultural Theorist Peter Bürger
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Religious Art Functions
Religious Art Functions
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Aristocratic Spectacle
Aristocratic Spectacle
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Linear Perspective
Linear Perspective
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Cubism
Cubism
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Pictorial Flatness
Pictorial Flatness
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Les Demoiselles d'Avignon
Les Demoiselles d'Avignon
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Cultural Convention
Cultural Convention
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Overlapped Shapes
Overlapped Shapes
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Modern Art Movement
Modern Art Movement
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Relativity
Relativity
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Evolutionary Importance of Art
Evolutionary Importance of Art
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Institutional Theory of Art
Institutional Theory of Art
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Marcel Duchamp
Marcel Duchamp
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Procedural Theory of Art
Procedural Theory of Art
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Audience Experience Theory
Audience Experience Theory
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Functionalist Theory of Art
Functionalist Theory of Art
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Conceptual Art Movement
Conceptual Art Movement
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Young British Artists (YBAs)
Young British Artists (YBAs)
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Formalism
Formalism
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Clement Greenberg
Clement Greenberg
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Medium Specificity
Medium Specificity
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Ideological Criticism
Ideological Criticism
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Karl Marx
Karl Marx
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Psychoanalytic Criticism
Psychoanalytic Criticism
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Iconography
Iconography
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Semiotics
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Study Notes
Formalism and Content
- Initial response to art is influenced by knowledge, experience, and cultural context.
- Formal analysis examines art's design elements (color, shape, texture, line, lighting, etc.) and how these elements affect the viewer.
- The analysis goes beyond description; it connects the elements to their effects on viewers.
Elements of Design
Artistic Elements
- A point is the fundamental element, marking a singularity in space, creating figure-ground relationships.
- A line is created by connecting points, characterized by its length exceeding its width, can be actual or implied. Actual lines are visible on the artwork, while implied lines connect areas.
- Shapes are enclosed areas; positive shapes are figures, and negative shapes are the background.
- Planes are surfaces, and shapes' placement creates the illusion of depth.
- Space is the empty area around or within objects; it includes outer space, inner space, and personal space, also addressed as pictorial space.
Principles of Design
- Symmetrical balance is a balanced design on either side of an axis.
- Asymmetrical balance is an offsetting balance or organization that creates a more dynamic composition.
- Radial balance is a balance that emanates from a central point.
- Repetition creates patterns, contributing to rhythm in a composition.
- Scale and proportion show relationships between sizes of elements.
- Emphasis is the area in a composition that is the most readily noticeable.
- Unity and variety create a coherent composition of varied elements.
Types of Representation
- Representational art depicts objects from the real world.
- Abstraction departs from reality; it can be based on a figure or be non-representational.
- Non-representational art has no reference to real objects.
Defining Art
- In the medieval period to the Renaissance, art often served a functional purpose, such as craft, religion, or court displays.
- Later, art's autonomy emerged, with art being appreciated for its own sake.
- Different periods had varying conceptualizations of what constituted art, from a skilled craft to an autonomous activity.
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