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Which type of architect specializes in warship and submarine construction?
Which type of architect specializes in warship and submarine construction?
What is the main focus of landscaping architects?
What is the main focus of landscaping architects?
Which type of architect is involved in the process of sketching, conceiving, planning, designing, and constructing buildings or structures?
Which type of architect is involved in the process of sketching, conceiving, planning, designing, and constructing buildings or structures?
In the broader scope of art, which field includes music, theater, film, and dance?
In the broader scope of art, which field includes music, theater, film, and dance?
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What do naval architects specialize in besides warship and submarine construction?
What do naval architects specialize in besides warship and submarine construction?
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What is the primary difference between art before and after the 17th century?
What is the primary difference between art before and after the 17th century?
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What does the word 'art' relate to etymologically?
What does the word 'art' relate to etymologically?
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Which classical art branch involves capturing ideas and emotions on a two-dimensional surface?
Which classical art branch involves capturing ideas and emotions on a two-dimensional surface?
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What distinguishes sculpture as an artistic form?
What distinguishes sculpture as an artistic form?
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What unique elements do artists use in painting to convey sensations like movement and space?
What unique elements do artists use in painting to convey sensations like movement and space?
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Where may designs in sculpture be embedded according to the text?
Where may designs in sculpture be embedded according to the text?
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Study Notes
Introduction to Art
- Art encompasses various human activities that create visual, auditory, or performing artifacts, expressing imaginative ideas, conceptual skills, or technical expertise, intended to inspire or evoke emotions.
Historical Context
- Until the 17th century, the term "art" referred to any skill or mastery, without distinction from crafts or sciences.
- After the 17th century, aesthetic considerations became paramount, and fine arts were separated from acquired skills, such as decorative or applied arts.
Etymology of Art
- The word "art" originates from the Latin "ars," meaning skill, art, or craft.
- The term "art" has been in use since the 13th century, with variants like "artem" and "eart" existing since the founding of Rome.
Classical Branches of Art
Painting
- A form of visual art that captures ideas and emotions on a two-dimensional surface using elements like shape, color, line, tone, and texture.
Sculpture
- An artistic form that creates three-dimensional art objects from hard plastic materials, embedded in free-standing objects, reliefs, or environments.
Architecture
- The art and technique of designing and building, distinguished from construction skills.
- Involves the process and product of sketching, conceiving, planning, designing, and constructing buildings or structures.
Types of Architecture
Building Architects
- The art and technique of designing and building, distinct from construction skills.
Landscaping
- Involves planning, designing, managing, and nurturing built and natural environments.
Naval Architects
- Specialize in warship and submarine construction, involving design, quality control, repair, and construction of naval vessels.
Broader Scope of Art
- Performing arts: music, theater, film, dance
- Literature: media, interactive media
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Test your knowledge on the diverse range of human activities involved in creating visual, auditory, or performing artifacts with the aim of expressing ideas and emotions. Explore the historical evolution and modern concepts of art.
