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Why is understanding art history considered important in the context of video game development?
Why is understanding art history considered important in the context of video game development?
- It limits the influence of modern techniques in game design.
- It provides a framework for understanding and creating compelling visual stories. (correct)
- It is essential for mastering first-person shooter (FPS) game mechanics.
- It ensures that all games are categorized by historical artistic periods.
According to Hideo Kojima, what is the role of a video game creator in relation to art?
According to Hideo Kojima, what is the role of a video game creator in relation to art?
- Video game creators should focus on hyper-realistic programmatic content with predetermined results.
- Video game creators are primarily artists who focus on capturing their souls in the game.
- Video game creators are modern-day dramatists, poets and novelists.
- Video game creators operate the museum and create the art that's displayed in the museum (correct)
What was a primary function of the Into the Pixel exhibit when it was initially established?
What was a primary function of the Into the Pixel exhibit when it was initially established?
- To provide a platform for film critics to evaluate video games as art.
- To showcase games that had won awards for best artistic design.
- To allow more detail to be included to low poly count in game art. (correct)
- To teach artists how to create art using trending techniques.
Which of the following best represents Roger Ebert's stance on video games as an art form?
Which of the following best represents Roger Ebert's stance on video games as an art form?
In what year did the U.S. Supreme Court rule that video games were a protected form of speech, similar to other art forms?
In what year did the U.S. Supreme Court rule that video games were a protected form of speech, similar to other art forms?
How does understanding historical artistic movements potentially aid a video game designer in their work?
How does understanding historical artistic movements potentially aid a video game designer in their work?
If a video game incorporates visual styles reminiscent of Baroque painting and narrative structures similar to epic poems, which aspect of game design is most directly benefiting from art historical knowledge?
If a video game incorporates visual styles reminiscent of Baroque painting and narrative structures similar to epic poems, which aspect of game design is most directly benefiting from art historical knowledge?
Suppose a game developer aims to subvert Roger Ebert's critique by designing a game where every asset, from character models to environmental textures, is directly influenced by the developer’s personal experiences with loss and healing, and the gameplay mechanics dynamically adapt based on player emotional responses measured via biometric sensors. Which of Ebert's arguments would this design most directly challenge?
Suppose a game developer aims to subvert Roger Ebert's critique by designing a game where every asset, from character models to environmental textures, is directly influenced by the developer’s personal experiences with loss and healing, and the gameplay mechanics dynamically adapt based on player emotional responses measured via biometric sensors. Which of Ebert's arguments would this design most directly challenge?
Flashcards
Core Mechanic
Core Mechanic
The fundamental gameplay element in a video game that defines its nature.
Visual Storytelling
Visual Storytelling
Using visuals to convey a narrative or story without relying solely on text.
Art Style
Art Style
The distinctive visual appearance created by the artist in a video game.
Roger Ebert's View
Roger Ebert's View
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Hideo Kojima's Response
Hideo Kojima's Response
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Into the Pixel
Into the Pixel
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Supreme Court Ruling
Supreme Court Ruling
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Smithsonian Exhibit
Smithsonian Exhibit
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Study Notes
Course Information
- Course name: HIST-1041 - Art & Design Survey
- Course type: Midterm Review
- Institution: Fanshawe
Importance of the Course for Video Games
- Video games are judged by strong core mechanics (game design) and compelling visuals based on a story.
- Historically influential art styles provide compelling visual storytelling, applicable for game design.
- Categorization of games extends beyond gameplay (FPS, MMOs) to art style.
Importance of Art History for Video Games
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Whether video games are art is debatable.
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Roger Ebert, a noted film critic, argued that no video game is art in 2005.
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This perspective asserted video games are programmatic, having predetermined outcomes rather than capturing artist intent.
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Ebert suggested that no video game matched the literary or artistic achievements of other creative works.
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Hideo Kojima, creator of Metal Gear Solid, agreed with Ebert.
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Kojima's stated perspective compared video game creation to the museum practices of arranging and display of artistic work.
Examples of Art in Video Games
- Specific games, like "Flower" and "Braid" are cited as examples of art in video games
- The "Into the Pixel" exhibit at E3 has displayed concept art since 2004.
- This exhibit showcased concept art intended for future video games.
- Concept art was used for low poly count display to show off detail and artist vision.
Video Games as Art
- The Supreme Court of the United States recognized video games as a form of protected speech (similar to other art forms).
- The Smithsonian exhibit celebrating video game art began in 2012.
- The exhibit later toured 10 cities across the United States, showcasing the history of video games from Washington, D.C.
- The Museum of Modern Art (MoMA) has a permanent video game exhibit, showcasing video games as modern art.
Categorization of Video Games as Art
- Categorizing video games as art is challenging using traditional standards.
- Video games are difficult to categorize because their nature is more complex than traditional art forms.
Art Movements
- Art movements are defined and categorized once the art pieces have aged.
- Organizing styles across the ages helps in understanding and learning.
- Studying art movements provides a framework to understand changes and styles in art through the ages.
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Explore the impact of art styles on video game visuals and storytelling. Understand how art history categorizes games beyond gameplay mechanics. Review the debate on whether video games qualify as art, referencing perspectives from Roger Ebert and Hideo Kojima.
