Evolution of the Meaning of Art
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What did the word 'ars' mean in Medieval Latin?

  • A study of beauty
  • Any special form of book learning (correct)
  • Producing something useful using bare hands
  • Craftsmanship devoid of intonations

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

  • Any special form of book learning
  • Craftsmanship devoid of intonations
  • Producing something useful using bare hands (correct)
  • A study of beauty

When did the idea of aesthetics begin to unfold distinctly from technical workmanship?

  • 17th Century (correct)
  • 18th Century
  • Renaissance Period
  • Ancient World

How did the concept of art evolve by the 18th century?

<p>To distinguish between fine arts and useful arts (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What does art embody according to the text?

<p>Ideals and aspirations of culture (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What was art defined as within the realm of functional crafts prior to the Renaissance?

<p>'Producing something useful using bare hands (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Art in the ancient world was solely related to creating items for everyday use.

<p>True (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

During the Renaissance, the word 'art' regained its original meaning of craftsmanship.

<p>False (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

In the 17th century, aesthetics began to be distinguished from technical workmanship.

<p>True (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

In Medieval Latin, 'ars' referred to the study of beauty.

<p>False (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

By the 18th century, the word 'art' was used to differentiate between fine arts and useful arts.

<p>True (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Contemporary art has always been practiced as fine art since ancient times.

<p>False (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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