Cultural Appropriation in Art

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What is culture defined as in the context of art and way of life?

The fashion and trends of a particular culture
Values and behaviors of a specific group
The values, beliefs, behavior, and material objects that together form a people's way of life (correct)
The material objects that form a people's way of life

What is cultural appropriation, according to Dreher (2019)?

When a person from one culture learns from another culture
When a person from one culture teaches another culture
When a person from one culture adopts the fashion, iconography, trends, or styles from another culture (correct)
When a person from one culture refuses to learn from another culture

What is an example of object appropriation, according to James O. Young (2007)?

A museum displaying artifacts from different cultures
A person learning a traditional dance from another culture
A traveler purchasing a souvenir from another culture and bringing it home (correct)
A artist creating a new piece inspired by another culture

Why may cultural appropriation not exist, according to the text?

Because no culture is completely original and uninfluenced (A) Signup and view all the answers

What is the difference between cultural appropriation and cultural appreciation?

Cultural appropriation is when a culture takes from another culture without permission, while cultural appreciation is when a culture takes from another culture with permission (B) Signup and view all the answers

What happens when a person from a dominant culture adopts the fashion, iconography, trends, or styles from a historically oppressed group?

It is called misappropriation (B) Signup and view all the answers

What is the connection between art and culture, according to the text?

Art is a reflection of culture (D) Signup and view all the answers

What is the importance of cultural sensitivity in art?

It helps to respect and appreciate other cultures (D) Signup and view all the answers

What is the benefit of cultural exchange in art?

It promotes cultural appreciation and understanding (C) Signup and view all the answers

What is the role of an artist in cultural appropriation?

To respect and acknowledge the cultures that inspire their art (A) Signup and view all the answers

Flashcards

Culture (in art & life)

Values, beliefs, behaviors, and material objects that shape a group's way of life.

Cultural Appropriation

Adopting another culture's fashion, iconography, trends, or styles without permission.