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Which technique is NOT one of the well-known methods to create sculptures?
Which technique is NOT one of the well-known methods to create sculptures?
What distinguishes applied arts from other types of arts?
What distinguishes applied arts from other types of arts?
What is the primary focus of fashion design?
What is the primary focus of fashion design?
Which of the following best describes industrial design?
Which of the following best describes industrial design?
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What are the branches of the arts classified as?
What are the branches of the arts classified as?
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Contemporary art began to emerge around which decade?
Contemporary art began to emerge around which decade?
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Which statement about photography is accurate?
Which statement about photography is accurate?
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Architecture is primarily concerned with which of the following?
Architecture is primarily concerned with which of the following?
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What is a defining feature of installation art?
What is a defining feature of installation art?
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What characterizes contemporary visual arts?
What characterizes contemporary visual arts?
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Which of the following best describes conceptual art?
Which of the following best describes conceptual art?
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Which statement is true about folk songs?
Which statement is true about folk songs?
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What type of music is deeply rooted in cultural and historical traditions?
What type of music is deeply rooted in cultural and historical traditions?
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Which of the following defines assemblage art?
Which of the following defines assemblage art?
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What best describes popular music?
What best describes popular music?
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Which is a characteristic of instrumental music?
Which is a characteristic of instrumental music?
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What is the primary focus of Performance Art?
What is the primary focus of Performance Art?
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Which of the following best describes Choral Music?
Which of the following best describes Choral Music?
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What distinguishes New Media Art from other art forms?
What distinguishes New Media Art from other art forms?
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How is Contemporary Music typically characterized?
How is Contemporary Music typically characterized?
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What is a key aspect of Drama as a performing art?
What is a key aspect of Drama as a performing art?
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What does Musical Theater combine in its performances?
What does Musical Theater combine in its performances?
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Which of the following best describes Theater Arts?
Which of the following best describes Theater Arts?
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What primarily differentiates Performance Art from other art forms?
What primarily differentiates Performance Art from other art forms?
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What is the primary focus of contemporary dance?
What is the primary focus of contemporary dance?
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What does 'content' in art primarily address?
What does 'content' in art primarily address?
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Which of the following best describes the 'subject of art'?
Which of the following best describes the 'subject of art'?
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What does 'composition' in art refer to?
What does 'composition' in art refer to?
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Which of the following is NOT a component of the subject of art?
Which of the following is NOT a component of the subject of art?
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The significance or relevance of a piece of artwork can include which aspect?
The significance or relevance of a piece of artwork can include which aspect?
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Dance crazes often experience which of the following?
Dance crazes often experience which of the following?
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What does the term 'art style' refer to?
What does the term 'art style' refer to?
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What term describes art that is altered according to the artist's imagination?
What term describes art that is altered according to the artist's imagination?
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Which function of art focuses on individual emotions and personal expression?
Which function of art focuses on individual emotions and personal expression?
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Which element of Visual Arts refers to the continuous mark made on a surface?
Which element of Visual Arts refers to the continuous mark made on a surface?
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What type of shape is characterized by basic geometric forms like squares and circles?
What type of shape is characterized by basic geometric forms like squares and circles?
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Art that encourages social interactions and communal activities is known as what type of function?
Art that encourages social interactions and communal activities is known as what type of function?
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In representation, which style portrays subjects exactly as they appear in reality?
In representation, which style portrays subjects exactly as they appear in reality?
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What is an essential starting point for understanding and creating art?
What is an essential starting point for understanding and creating art?
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Which function describes art's role in providing financial gain and supporting economic activity?
Which function describes art's role in providing financial gain and supporting economic activity?
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Study Notes
Contemporary Art
- Art created in the present day.
- Started around the 1960s.
Understanding the Structure of the Arts
- A range of human skills and activities involving creativity, imagination, and aesthetic sensitivity.
Art Branches
- Broad categories encompassing various artistic expressions, representing general fields or domains within the arts.
- Examples include visual arts, performing arts, and applied arts.
Visual Arts
- Art forms that are primarily created to be seen.
Contemporary Visual Arts
- Art that reflects current themes, ideas, and issues.
- Characterized by experimentation, innovation, and a blend of traditional and modern techniques.
Assemblage
- A 2D or 3D composition created from everyday objects or "found" objects.
Conceptual Art
- The idea or concept is the most important aspect of the work.
- All planning and decisions are made beforehand, with execution being a perfunctory affair.
Installation Art
- A genre of 3D works that are often site-specific and designed to transform the perception of a space.
Performance Art
- A non-traditional art form that often addresses political, social, or topical themes.
- Involves a live presentation to an audience, blending elements from acting, poetry, music, dance, and painting.
New Media Art
- An art form that incorporates digital technology, multimedia, and interactive elements.
- Includes works created using tools like video, computer graphics, animation, virtual reality, the internet, and software.
Performing Arts
- Creative art forms involving live performances where artists use their bodies, voices, and expressions to convey storytelling and artistic expression.
Dance Craze
- New or unusual dances that experience short bursts of popularity, often trending on platforms like TikTok.
Contemporary Dance
- A global dance genre developed in the 20th century.
- Blends elements from jazz, modern, and ballet.
- Emphasizes improvisation, fluidity, and a strong mind-body connection.
Applied Arts
- The application of design and aesthetics to objects of function and everyday use.
Architecture
- The art and technique of designing and building.
Fashion Design
- The art of applying design, aesthetics, clothing construction, and natural beauty to clothing and its accessories.
Industrial Design
- A process of design applied to physical products that are to be manufactured by mass production.
The Subject of Art
- Any person, animal, thing, or issue that is described or represented in a work of art.
- The central idea or theme that drives the creative process.
Art Style
- A distinctive method or approach in creating artwork, defined by particular techniques, principles, and forms.
Represented Art
- Recognizable subjects.
- Realism - the subject is done the way it actually looks.
- Distortion - wherein the artist uses imagination and alters the subject according to their desire.
Non-Represented Art
- Unrecognizable subjects.
- Abstraction - wherein the artists break apart a subject and rearrange it in a different manner.
Functions of Art
- Art serves several essential roles in society, reflecting its diverse purposes and impacts on individuals and communities.
Personal or Individual Function
- Art created for personal expression, emotion, or passion.
Social Function
- Art that promotes social interaction and communal activities.
Economic Function
- Art as a means of financial gain and economic activity.
The Elements of Visual Arts
- Provide an essential starting point for understanding and creating art that expresses and moves us
Line
- Refers to the continuous mark made on a surface by a moving point.
Shape
- Indicates the general outline of an object, when the beginning of a line connects with its own end or intersects with another.
Geometric Shapes
- Basic Shapes such as squares, rectangles, circles and triangles.
Composition
- Refers to the way elements of the artwork are arranged, organized, and structured.
- Represents the "how" of the piece, detailing how the subject and content are visually expressed.
Elements of Art
- Line
- Shape
- Form
- Color
- Value
- Texture
- Space
Principles of Design
- Balance
- Emphasis
- Contrast
- Rhythm
- Proportion
- Unity
- Variety
The Four well-known techniques to make sculpture:
- Carving
- Modeling
- Assemblage
- Casting
Photography
- The art of producing an image of an object on photographic film.
- The way the image is captured with the use of light differs from photographer to photographer.
Musical Arts
- Art forms that express emotions and ideas through sound and rhythm.
Balitaw
- A playful song and dance from the Visayas, featuring a poetic dialogue between a man and a woman in a courtship context.
Folk Song
- A song of the people, consisting of simple melodic and metric fundamentals.
- Typically passed down orally through generations within a community or culture.
Indigenous Music
- A musical form deeply rooted in the cultural and historical traditions of a community.
- Created through common practices and preserved over time.
Popular Music
- A diverse genre encompassing common songs, dance tunes, ballads, and rock, aimed at a youthful audience and widely spread through electronic media.
Instrumental Music
- Music that features no words or vocals, created solely with instruments.
- Emphasizes the sounds produced by one or more musical instruments.
Choral Music
- A type of vocal music performed by a choir or vocal ensemble, characterized by multiple independent vocal lines, often consisting of original compositions.
Contemporary Music
- Music that is relevant today, often blending multiple styles or genres and addressing current issues.
Drama
- A collaborative form of performing art where live performers present real or imagined events to an audience with a specific place or setting.
Theater Arts
- Represent real-life situations in comedy or tragedy, typically performed on a stage.
Musical Theater
- A form of drama that blends songs, spoken dialogue, acting, and dance to convey a story and emotions through an integrated performance.
Content
- Represented the meaning, significance, or message behind the artwork.
Context
- When, where, and for whom the work was created.
Significance/Relevance
- Personal, social, cultural, historical, artistic, educational, political, and spiritual implications.
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Explore the world of contemporary art, its various branches, and the innovative techniques that define it. This quiz covers different forms of visual arts, conceptual art, and assemblage among other themes, encouraging deeper understanding of current artistic expressions and movements.
