Evolution of Art Terminology

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What did the word 'art' mean in the Ancient World?

Producing useful objects using hands (correct)

Exploring beauty through aesthetics

Craftsmanship devoid of intonations

Studying grammar and logic

During the Renaissance Period, how was the word 'art' defined?

Special form of book learning

Study of beauty

Craftsmanship only (correct)

Exploration of ideals and aspirations

What distinguishes contemporary art from art in the 18th century?

Distinct study of beauty

Fine arts from useful arts (correct)

Exploration of new visions and possibilities

Definition within the realm of functional crafts

What concept began to unfold distinctly from technical workmanship in the 17th century?

Notion of aesthetics Signup and view all the answers

How did Medieval Latin define 'ars'?

Any special form of book learning Signup and view all the answers

What is considered among the highest expressions of culture according to the text?

Art, embodying ideals, aspirations, and creating new visions Signup and view all the answers

What does John Stuart Mill's Utilitarianism (1879) suggest about enjoyment in the arts?

It belongs to a higher good beyond base pleasures Signup and view all the answers

Why is art considered not dependent on age according to the text?

Art's value is based on its quality, not just its age Signup and view all the answers

What distinguishes art from nature based on the text?

Art is subjective while nature is objective Signup and view all the answers

How does the text describe the relationship between art and experience?

Art is simply about the actual doing of something Signup and view all the answers

Why can't artists duplicate nature?

Nature cannot be replicated in art Signup and view all the answers

What role does expression play in art according to the text?

Expression in art reflects an individual's subjective experiences Signup and view all the answers

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What did the word 'art' mean in the Ancient World?

During the Renaissance Period, how was the word 'art' defined?

What distinguishes contemporary art from art in the 18th century?

What concept began to unfold distinctly from technical workmanship in the 17th century?

How did Medieval Latin define 'ars'?

What is considered among the highest expressions of culture according to the text?

What does John Stuart Mill's Utilitarianism (1879) suggest about enjoyment in the arts?

Why is art considered not dependent on age according to the text?

What distinguishes art from nature based on the text?

How does the text describe the relationship between art and experience?

Why can't artists duplicate nature?

What role does expression play in art according to the text?

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