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Art's origins can be traced back to the Latin word 'artis,' denoting 'natural' skill.
Art's origins can be traced back to the Latin word 'artis,' denoting 'natural' skill.
False (B)
In ancient times, the arts were defined by their creation using intricate machinery for practical applications.
In ancient times, the arts were defined by their creation using intricate machinery for practical applications.
False (B)
Paleolithic art is characterized by pottery and shelters.
Paleolithic art is characterized by pottery and shelters.
False (B)
The Mesolithic period is known for its intricate metalwork and sculptures.
The Mesolithic period is known for its intricate metalwork and sculptures.
Neolithic art includes pottery, carved wooden objects, and built shelters or tombs.
Neolithic art includes pottery, carved wooden objects, and built shelters or tombs.
The distinction between fine arts and useful arts emerged in the 18th century.
The distinction between fine arts and useful arts emerged in the 18th century.
Fine arts are primarily focused on their utility and functional design.
Fine arts are primarily focused on their utility and functional design.
Human history shows cultural evolution, transitioning from cave painters to modern paintbrush users.
Human history shows cultural evolution, transitioning from cave painters to modern paintbrush users.
The humanities are a recent development in human expression.
The humanities are a recent development in human expression.
The humanities represent records of human experiences, values, sentiments, ideals, and goals.
The humanities represent records of human experiences, values, sentiments, ideals, and goals.
Art is exclusive to specific cultures and time periods.
Art is exclusive to specific cultures and time periods.
The value of art is solely determined by its age and historical significance.
The value of art is solely determined by its age and historical significance.
Art primarily mirrors and replicates natural forms and phenomena.
Art primarily mirrors and replicates natural forms and phenomena.
Art and nature are interchangeable concepts.
Art and nature are interchangeable concepts.
What can be found in nature should always be expected to be seen in art also.
What can be found in nature should always be expected to be seen in art also.
Art is based on objective analysis, independent of individual interpretation.
Art is based on objective analysis, independent of individual interpretation.
To fully understand a work of art, one must engage with it through sensory experience.
To fully understand a work of art, one must engage with it through sensory experience.
Philosophically, artwork perception is an objective fact.
Philosophically, artwork perception is an objective fact.
Evaluations of art are universally agreed upon due to shared human experiences.
Evaluations of art are universally agreed upon due to shared human experiences.
The theory about the blind men and the elephant, suggests how varied perspectives offer incomplete understandings.
The theory about the blind men and the elephant, suggests how varied perspectives offer incomplete understandings.
Emotions are irrelevant when experiencing artwork.
Emotions are irrelevant when experiencing artwork.
Art appreciation solely relies on intellect, excluding emotions.
Art appreciation solely relies on intellect, excluding emotions.
The humanities developed long after any art.
The humanities developed long after any art.
Juan Luna was a painter from Japan.
Juan Luna was a painter from Japan.
Art exclusively aims to replicate nature.
Art exclusively aims to replicate nature.
Flashcards
Origin of Art
Origin of Art
Art originates from the Latin word 'ars,' signifying a craft or specialized skill.
Ancient Art Definition
Ancient Art Definition
In ancient times, art was defined by creating useful items with bare hands.
Paleolithic Art
Paleolithic Art
Denotes paintings on cave walls, typically of animals.
Mesolithic Art
Mesolithic Art
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Neolithic Art
Neolithic Art
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Fine Arts Era
Fine Arts Era
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Meaning of Fine Arts
Meaning of Fine Arts
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The Humanities
The Humanities
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Focus of Humanities
Focus of Humanities
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Assumption of Art
Assumption of Art
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Art vs. Nature
Art vs. Nature
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Subjectivity in Art
Subjectivity in Art
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Experiencing Art
Experiencing Art
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Art as Judgement
Art as Judgement
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Art and Emotion
Art and Emotion
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Study Notes
Introduction to Art Appreciation
- In the ancient world, art was defined as something produced by bare hands for everyday use.
Art Through the Ages
- Paleolithic Era: Arts and crafts included painted cave walls, usually depicting animals.
- Mesolithic Era: Pottery and cave paintings are characteristic.
- Neolithic Era: Pottery, carved wooden objects, shelters, and tombs were created.
Evolution of Art
- In the 18th Century a distinction evolved between fine arts and useful arts.
- Fine arts came to mean beautiful arts.
- Fine arts is something that is now considered art.
- Humanity has evolved culturally, from cave painters to modern paintbrush users.
The Humanities Defined
- The humanities are one of the oldest and most important means of expression developed by man". (Dudley et al., 1960)
- Humanities are records of man's experiences, values, sentiments, ideals, and goals.
- Ultimately, the humanities express man's feelings and thoughts.
- Humanities and arts existed even before the terms were coined.
Assumptions of Art
- Art is a universal constant in every country and generation. It is not good as much as it is enjoyed.
- Art will always be present because human beings express themselves as a delight.
- Art is made by people regardless of origin, time, or place.
- Art stays and is enjoyed over time.
Art and Nature
- Art acts as an expression and interpretation of nature
- Art is made by man, whereas nature is a given.
- One should not expect to find what exists in nature directly replicated.
- Art is based on an individual's subjective experience of nature.
Art as Experience
- Art is experience; knowing an artwork requires sensing, seeing, or hearing it.
- Perception of art is inherently a subjective value judgment, depending on the perceiver.
- Disagreement on art evaluation is natural because individual experiences differ.
- Feeling and emotions serve as concrete evidence that an artwork has been experienced or connects with you.
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