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What does Webster’s New Collegiate dictionary define art as?
What does Webster’s New Collegiate dictionary define art as?
- The pursuit of unbound curiosity about objectless vistas
- The expression of human experience through various mediums
- The creation of beautiful paintings, sculptures, and photographs
- The conscious use of skill and creative imagination especially in the production of aesthetic objects (correct)
What does Joseph Brodsky hint at in his poem 'New Life' regarding art?
What does Joseph Brodsky hint at in his poem 'New Life' regarding art?
- Art is primarily about expressing human experiences
- Art seems to be all about unbound curiosity about empty zones and objectless vistas (correct)
- Art is the conscious use of skill and creative imagination
- Art is the pursuit of creating extraordinary from the ordinary
What does art do with the ordinary?
What does art do with the ordinary?
- It diminishes the value of the ordinary
- It ignores the ordinary and focuses on the extraordinary
- It takes the ordinary and makes it extraordinary (correct)
- It transforms the ordinary into something completely different
What does art allow us to experience as an expressive medium?
What does art allow us to experience as an expressive medium?
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What is art tied directly to?
What is art tied directly to?
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Study Notes
Webster’s New Collegiate Dictionary Definition of Art
- Webster’s New Collegiate Dictionary defines art as “the conscious use of skill and creative imagination especially in the production of aesthetic objects.”
Joseph Brodsky’s ‘New Life’
- In his poem 'New Life', Joseph Brodsky hints at the idea that art allows us to experience life anew, by stripping away the familiar and revealing a different perspective.
Art’s Connection to the Ordinary
- Art transforms the ordinary through its ability to filter it through the prism of imagination and perception, resulting in a new, deeper meaning.
Art as an Expressive Medium
- Art, as an expressive medium, allows us to experience the world subjectively, offering a unique perspective on the human condition, emotions, and thoughts, through various mediums such as painting, literature, music, and film.
Art’s Tie to Meaning
- Art is tied directly to the creation of beauty, the expression of emotions, the reflection of society, and the exploration of ideas, which ultimately provides us with a deeper understanding of ourselves and the world around us.
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Test your knowledge of art with this quiz that delves into the definition, history, and various forms of artistic expression. From paintings and sculptures to poetry and performances, explore the diverse world of art and discover what it means to be a true aficionado.
