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What does formalism primarily focus on in art criticism?

  • The meaning behind the artwork
  • The historical context of the artwork
  • The form and appearance of the artwork (correct)
  • The emotional impact of the artwork

Style can be used to identify an artist and provide context about their work.

True (A)

Who believed that styles change in response to pre-existing beliefs?

James Ackerman

A _____ is an expert who evaluates art and can make judgments about its value and authenticity.

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Match the following terms with their definitions:

<p>Formalism = Focus on form and appearance of artwork Style = Distinctive characteristics of an artist's work Connoisseurship = Expert judgment in art evaluation Monograph = Comprehensive study of an artist's oeuvre</p> Signup and view all the answers

What concept did Winckelmann believe architecture should prioritize?

<p>Practical need (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Winckelmann believed that sculpture was primarily concerned with abstract forms rather than the human figure.

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

What is contained within a monograph?

<p>A biography and a critical catalogue of an artist's works (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What does Hellenism capture in relation to ancient Greek culture?

<p>Cultural and intellectual spirit</p> Signup and view all the answers

Connoisseurs often focus on several art periods and various artists.

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

What is the Morellian Method primarily focused on?

<p>Minute details in artworks (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary goal of a monograph?

<p>To show how an artist's style reflects their training and context.</p> Signup and view all the answers

Winckelmann described the Greek Ideal as a balance of embodying the pinnacle of moral and physical __________.

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

Roger Fry believed that modern art should directly parallel existing thoughts.

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

Which of the following methods did not play a significant role in art history according to the content?

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What does the term 'Kunstwollen' mean?

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Match the following concepts with their descriptions:

<p>Formalism = Defines the concept of style in art Hellenism = Captures the cultural spirit of ancient Greece The Greek Ideal = Embodies moral and physical beauty Riegl's work = Advocates understanding art within historical context</p> Signup and view all the answers

Wölfflin believed that not everything is possible for every artist at all times.

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

Giovanni Morelli's method identifies artists through minute details like the way they paint _______.

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

Which concept is associated with Alois Riegl?

<p>Suprapersonal will to create art (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What qualities did Winckelmann emphasize in Hellenism?

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Roger Fry believed that art needs to stay connected to real-life morals.

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

Which school of thought did Alois Riegl belong to?

<p>Vienna School of Art History</p> Signup and view all the answers

Match the following artists with their beliefs or concepts:

<p>Giovanni Morelli = Art can be attributed through minute details Roger Fry = Art lives independently of real-life Alois Riegl = Kunstwollen - will to create art</p> Signup and view all the answers

Who emphasized the significance of cultural and historical contexts in art?

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Heinrich Wölfflin is known for his emphasis on the emotional expression in artworks.

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

What are the five opposites identified by Heinrich Wölfflin?

<p>Linear vs. Painterly, Plane vs. Recession, Closed Form vs. Open Form, Multiplicity vs. Unity, Absolute Clarity vs. Relative Clarity</p> Signup and view all the answers

Johann Joachim Winckelmann is closely associated with the _________ movement.

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

Match the following art historians with their contributions:

<p>Riegl = Importance of cultural context in art Heinrich Wölfflin = Five opposites in art Johann Joachim Winckelmann = Promotion of Classical art Pablo Picasso = Cubism</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following are characteristics of the Linear vs. Painterly opposition?

<p>Sharpness and clarity of lines (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Winckelmann's work influenced only modern painting and sculpture.

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What did Winckelmann emphasize in his book 'The History on Ancient Art among the Greeks'?

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Flashcards

Giovanni Morelli

An art historian who believed that art historians focused too much on beliefs rather than on the artists' actual techniques.

Morellian Method

A method used to attribute artworks to artists based on specific details in their paintings, such as the way they paint ears, fingers, or hands.

Roger Fry

An English art critic who championed Post-Impressionism and believed that art exists independently of our everyday experiences.

Art's Special Domain

The belief that art has a special domain that is separate from our daily lives and experiences. It exists independently of our thoughts, morals, and ethics.

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Aesthetic Detachment

The idea that in order to truly see and appreciate art, we must observe it with a certain detachment and objectivity, free from our immediate needs and concerns.

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Alois Riegl

An Austrian art historian who played a major role in establishing art history as a serious academic discipline.

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Kunstwollen

The concept that the history of art is driven by a suprapersonal will to create art, a force that exists beyond individual artists.

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Function of Forms and Motifs

The idea that the form and motifs used in art are not arbitrary, but rather reflect an underlying artistic intention or 'will' specific to a particular historical period or culture.

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Formalism

A method of art criticism that focuses on the form of an artwork, analyzing elements like colors, shapes, and composition, rather than its meaning or message.

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Style

The distinctive patterns and characteristics that define an artwork or group of artworks.

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Connoisseur

An expert in matters of taste and art, specializing in a specific period, nation, or artist's life, who authenticates, appraises, and writes about artworks.

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Monograph

A comprehensive study of an artist's entire body of work (oeuvre), including biography, a critical catalog, and bibliographic references.

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Mimesis

The imitation or representation of reality in art, particularly in painting and sculpture.

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Ackerman's Theory of Style Change

Changes in artistic style occur as a response to challenges and restlessness in societal beliefs, striving for a balance between convention and movement.

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Art Historical Methods

The practice of studying and analyzing art through its form, style, and context.

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Style Change

The analysis of how artistic style evolves and shifts over time, reflecting changes in societal beliefs, artistic trends, and technical innovations.

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Imitation of the Greeks

Winckelmann's belief that the best way to achieve artistic greatness is to study and imitate the Greeks, acknowledging that imitation can transform into something unique.

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Hellenism

Winckelmann's understanding of Greek culture as embodying ideals of beauty, balance, and harmony, serving as a moral and educational guide.

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The Greek Ideal

Winckelmann's concept of the pinnacle of aesthetic and moral beauty, encompassing both physical form and virtuous character, as exemplified in Greek culture.

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Connoisseurship

Individuals with specialized knowledge and expertise in art, particularly in evaluating, authenticating, and appreciating artworks.

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What controls the history of art?

The idea that someone or something controls the history of art.

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What is 'Geist'?

The 'vitalizing principle' that informs individual artworks and their development over time.

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What are Wölfflin's 'Five Opposites'?

A method to visually analyze and understand artwork by identifying contrasting qualities, helping distinguish different art periods (e.g., Renaissance vs, Baroque).

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What is 'Linear' in art?

Sharp, well-defined lines, creating clarity and separation in artwork.

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What is 'Recession' in art?

The illusion of depth and space within a work of art, making objects appear closer or farther away.

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What is 'Closed Form' in art?

A sense of visual enclosure, where the artwork feels self-contained and closed off.

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What is 'Open Form' in art?

A visual cue that suggests the artwork extends beyond its frame, connecting it to the world outside.

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What is the Neoclassical Movement?

The reawakening of interest in Classical art, particularly Ancient Greece, during the 18th century.

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Study Notes

Formalism in Art History

  • Formalism is an art criticism method focusing on artwork's form (colors, shapes, composition) rather than meaning.
  • Formalism gained popularity in the mid-19th century, shifting focus from imitation (mimesis) to style.

Style in Art

  • Style describes the distinctive characteristics of artworks or groups of artworks.
  • Style helps contextualize works and identify artists.
  • Examples: Impressionist style (bright colors, swirling lines) or Medieval style (religious imagery).
  • Style reflects artist training, influences, and personality, along with the cultural context of creation.
  • Styles change as solutions or responses to pre-existing beliefs, driven by human restlessness and challenges to conventions.

Connoisseurship

  • Connoisseurs are experts in art taste who need direct knowledge of art to judge the artist or work.
  • They focus on specific periods, nations, or artists' lives.
  • Connoisseurs authenticate, appraise value, and write about art.

Monographs

  • Monographs are definitive studies of an artist's complete works (oeuvre).
  • These include artist biographies, catalogues raisonnés (critical catalogues of works), and bibliographic references.
  • The goal is to analyze how the artist's style reflects their training and the era they worked in.
  • Monographs require extensive research and documentation.

Giovanni Morelli

  • Morelli was an Italian 19th-century art critic who prioritized experience over belief.
  • Morelli developed the "Morellian Method" for attributing artworks based on minute details (like hand, ear, finger painting).
  • These details, considered like handwriting, could identify artists even without signatures or alterations.

Roger Fry

  • Fry was an English art critic who championed Post-Impressionism.
  • Fry believed art had a unique, separate domain detached from everyday experience.
  • He believed that modern art was independent of real-life morals and ethics, free of preconceptions.

Alois Riegl

  • Riegl was an Austrian art historian crucial for formalizing art history as an academic discipline.
  • He focused on the historical development of artistic style.
  • He researched textiles and believed "Kunstwollen" (will to art) is the guiding principle of art—a suprapersonal force directing art history.
  • Riegl emphasized context (cultural, historical, philosophical) as important in artistic creation.

Heinrich Wölfflin

  • Wölfflin was a Swiss art historian who created a methodology for viewing art through formalist criteria.
  • He cataloged formalistic opposites (like linear/painterly, plane/recession) to compare artistic styles (e.g. Renaissance/Baroque).

Johann Joachim Winckelmann

  • Winckelmann was a German archaeologist and art historian who was instrumental in reviving interest in Classical Art (particularly Ancient Greece).
  • His work focused on the Neoclassical movement.
  • He stressed that the Greek ideal in art focused on balance, harmony, and clarity. His work greatly influenced Western art, literature, and philosophy.

Hellenism

  • Hellenism focuses on the cultural and intellectual spirit of ancient Greece, particularly the concepts of beauty, balance, and harmony.
  • Winckelmann emphasized these aspects as crucial in assessing Greek art.

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