Evolution of the Meaning of Art
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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</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does art embody according to the text?

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

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

    <p>True</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

    <p>False</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

    <p>True</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

    <p>False</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</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

    <p>False</p> Signup and view all the answers

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