30 Questions
What was the preferred method of tackling societal change according to Surrealists?
Automatism
What was the primary goal of Constructivist art?
To serve social objectives through industrial production
Which artistic movement emerged in New York between 1940-1960?
Abstract Expressionism
What was a key characteristic of Constructivist art?
Use of stripped-down, geometric forms and modest materials
What was the role of dreams and the unconscious mind in Surrealist art?
To challenge social norms through symbolic imagery
Why was New York referred to as the 'New York School'?
Due to the rise of Abstract Expressionism
What was the primary motivation behind the Dada movement?
To protest the barbarism of World War I and intellectual rigidity
What technique did artists like Andy Warhol and Roy Lichtenstein use to replicate mass media visuals?
Screen printing
Where did the Dadaists first meet in 1916?
A café in Zurich, Switzerland
What was the motto of the Dada movement?
Destruction is also creation
What influenced the emergence of Body Art?
Hippie movement and counter-culture
Who was the leader of the Dada movement?
Tristan Tzara
What is a key characteristic of Performance Art?
It has no rules or guidelines.
What was the primary influence on the development of Surrealism?
The theories of Sigmund Freud
What is a common theme in Performance Art?
Physical movement
When did the terms 'performance' and 'performance art' become widely used?
1970s
What was the goal of the Dada movement with regards to art?
To undermine all art and cultural norms
What is a key distinction between Performance Art and traditional art forms?
It cannot be bought or sold.
What is the name of the famous oratorio written by George Frederic Handel in 1741?
Messiah
What is the common musical form of the Classical era characterized by three movements in a fast-slow-fast sequence?
Concerto
Which composer is known for his instrumental compositions such as the Cello Suites and Brandenburg Concertos?
Johann Sebastian Bach
What is the period of musical history characterized by a preference for clarity, balance, and symmetry of music?
Classical Period
Who is considered the First Great Master of the Classical Music?
Joseph Haydn
What is the title of the famous violin concertos composed by Antonio Vivaldi?
The Four Seasons
Which composer was known for his virtuoso skill as a pianist?
Franz Liszt
What is the name of the Russian composer who made a lasting impression internationally?
Pyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky
What is the ability to embrace uncertainty and doubt without reaching for absolutes called?
Negative Capability
Who is the Filipino thought leader in the art world who mentioned Soulmaking?
Dr. Norman Francisco
What is the main goal of Soulmaking according to John Keats?
To develop one's inner self and emotional depth
How many major points of Soulmaking are mentioned?
4
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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