GEC-ART: Introduction to Art Quiz

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