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What was the preferred method of tackling societal change according to Surrealists?
What was the preferred method of tackling societal change according to Surrealists?
What was the primary goal of Constructivist art?
What was the primary goal of Constructivist art?
Which artistic movement emerged in New York between 1940-1960?
Which artistic movement emerged in New York between 1940-1960?
What was a key characteristic of Constructivist art?
What was a key characteristic of Constructivist art?
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What was the role of dreams and the unconscious mind in Surrealist art?
What was the role of dreams and the unconscious mind in Surrealist art?
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Why was New York referred to as the 'New York School'?
Why was New York referred to as the 'New York School'?
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What was the primary motivation behind the Dada movement?
What was the primary motivation behind the Dada movement?
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What technique did artists like Andy Warhol and Roy Lichtenstein use to replicate mass media visuals?
What technique did artists like Andy Warhol and Roy Lichtenstein use to replicate mass media visuals?
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Where did the Dadaists first meet in 1916?
Where did the Dadaists first meet in 1916?
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What was the motto of the Dada movement?
What was the motto of the Dada movement?
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What influenced the emergence of Body Art?
What influenced the emergence of Body Art?
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Who was the leader of the Dada movement?
Who was the leader of the Dada movement?
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What is a key characteristic of Performance Art?
What is a key characteristic of Performance Art?
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What was the primary influence on the development of Surrealism?
What was the primary influence on the development of Surrealism?
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What is a common theme in Performance Art?
What is a common theme in Performance Art?
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When did the terms 'performance' and 'performance art' become widely used?
When did the terms 'performance' and 'performance art' become widely used?
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What was the goal of the Dada movement with regards to art?
What was the goal of the Dada movement with regards to art?
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What is a key distinction between Performance Art and traditional art forms?
What is a key distinction between Performance Art and traditional art forms?
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What is the name of the famous oratorio written by George Frederic Handel in 1741?
What is the name of the famous oratorio written by George Frederic Handel in 1741?
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What is the common musical form of the Classical era characterized by three movements in a fast-slow-fast sequence?
What is the common musical form of the Classical era characterized by three movements in a fast-slow-fast sequence?
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Which composer is known for his instrumental compositions such as the Cello Suites and Brandenburg Concertos?
Which composer is known for his instrumental compositions such as the Cello Suites and Brandenburg Concertos?
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What is the period of musical history characterized by a preference for clarity, balance, and symmetry of music?
What is the period of musical history characterized by a preference for clarity, balance, and symmetry of music?
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Who is considered the First Great Master of the Classical Music?
Who is considered the First Great Master of the Classical Music?
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What is the title of the famous violin concertos composed by Antonio Vivaldi?
What is the title of the famous violin concertos composed by Antonio Vivaldi?
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Which composer was known for his virtuoso skill as a pianist?
Which composer was known for his virtuoso skill as a pianist?
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What is the name of the Russian composer who made a lasting impression internationally?
What is the name of the Russian composer who made a lasting impression internationally?
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What is the ability to embrace uncertainty and doubt without reaching for absolutes called?
What is the ability to embrace uncertainty and doubt without reaching for absolutes called?
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Who is the Filipino thought leader in the art world who mentioned Soulmaking?
Who is the Filipino thought leader in the art world who mentioned Soulmaking?
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What is the main goal of Soulmaking according to John Keats?
What is the main goal of Soulmaking according to John Keats?
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How many major points of Soulmaking are mentioned?
How many major points of Soulmaking are mentioned?
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Study Notes
Art Movements
- Surrealists rejected the idea of autonomous art and sought to challenge social and political norms through automatism (automatic writing and drawing).
- Constructivism (1913) was a Russian artistic and architectural theory that rejected autonomous art, focusing on industrial production and practical instruments like compasses and rulers.
- Abstract Expressionism (1940-1960) was a New York-based painting movement that applied paint rapidly and with force to show feelings and emotions.
- Dadaism (1916-1923) was a post-WW1 cultural movement that sought to undermine art and societal norms, characterized by deliberate irrationality and the rejection of prevailing standards.
Key Artists and Their Works
- André Breton: launched Surrealism in Paris in 1924 with the publication of his Manifesto of Surrealism, influenced by Sigmund Freud's theories.
- Andy Warhol and Roy Lichtenstein: subverted traditional ideas of originality by replicating mass media visuals through techniques like screen printing.
Installation and Performance Art
- Installation Art: engages with three-dimensional space, influenced by the hippie movement and counter-culture, featuring Hairstyles, Nail Art, Makeup, Tattoos, and Piercings.
- Performance Art: an art form that uses the artist's own body, with no rules or guidelines, and cannot be bought, sold, or traded as a commodity.
Classical Music
- Antonio Vivaldi: a Venetian priest and composer, known for “The Four Seasons” concertos.
- Johann Sebastian Bach: a German composer and musician of the late Baroque Period, known for instrumental compositions like the Cello Suites and Brandenburg Concertos.
- George Frederic Handel: a German-born English composer of the late Baroque era, known for oratorios like Messiah and Water music.
- Joseph Haydn: the First Great Master of Classical Music, known for his nocturnes and studies.
Romantic Period Composers
- Franz Liszt: a Hungarian composer, pianist, and teacher, known for his virtuoso skill and Hungarian Rhapsody No. 2 in C-sharp minor.
- Johannes Brahms: a German composer, pianist, and conductor of the mid-Romantic period, known for his Symphony No. 1.
- Pyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky: a Russian composer of the Romantic period, known for his internationally acclaimed music, including Swan Lake.
Soulmaking
- Soulmaking is an alternate place to know oneself and to look at the depths and meaning of what we do in our daily lives.
- It involves embracing uncertainty and doubt without reaching for absolutes.
- Key points of Soulmaking include knowing oneself, purpose, depth, and essence.
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Test your knowledge of famous Baroque Period composers, including Antonio Vivaldi and Johann Sebastian Bach, and their notable works. Explore the world of classical music and its legendary masters.
