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Which activities are included in a broader definition of the arts?
Which activities are included in a broader definition of the arts?
- Cooking, gardening, fishing, and hunting
- Carpentry, metalworking, pottery, and weaving
- Theatre, dance, literature, and music (correct)
- Science, technology, engineering, and mathematics
What are the three classical branches of visual art in the Western tradition?
What are the three classical branches of visual art in the Western tradition?
- Painting, literature, and music
- Sculpture, literature, and film
- Theatre, dance, and music
- Painting, sculpture, and architecture (correct)
What did art refer to before the 17th century?
What did art refer to before the 17th century?
- Any skill or mastery (correct)
- Only painting and sculpture
- Theatrical performances
- Scientific discoveries
How are the fine arts distinguished in modern usage after the 17th century?
How are the fine arts distinguished in modern usage after the 17th century?
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What is the primary factor in modern usage that separates the fine arts from acquired skills in general?
What is the primary factor in modern usage that separates the fine arts from acquired skills in general?
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Defining the Arts
- A broader definition of the arts includes activities such as music, dance, theater, film, and creative writing, in addition to visual arts.
The Classical Branches of Visual Art
- The three classical branches of visual art in the Western tradition are:
- Sculpture
- Painting
- Architecture
Historical Definition of Art
- Before the 17th century, "art" referred to any skill or mastery, including crafts and sciences.
Modern Fine Arts
- After the 17th century, the fine arts are distinguished from other skills by their focus on creativity, imagination, and aesthetics.
- The primary factor that separates the fine arts from acquired skills in modern usage is the creative and imaginative aspect.
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