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What is a defining characteristic of human vision according to the content?
What is a defining characteristic of human vision according to the content?
Which painting style is mentioned that evokes changes in light over time?
Which painting style is mentioned that evokes changes in light over time?
How do many modern artists challenge perspective after the invention of photography?
How do many modern artists challenge perspective after the invention of photography?
What aspect of vision does the content suggest is important for artistic representation?
What aspect of vision does the content suggest is important for artistic representation?
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What do the eyes constantly do when we look at something, according to the information provided?
What do the eyes constantly do when we look at something, according to the information provided?
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Which element of painting is directly addressed by Impressionist artists?
Which element of painting is directly addressed by Impressionist artists?
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What does the content imply about the relationship between human vision and artistic expression?
What does the content imply about the relationship between human vision and artistic expression?
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The constant movement of our eyes results in what effect on sight?
The constant movement of our eyes results in what effect on sight?
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What is meant by systems of representation?
What is meant by systems of representation?
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How does human vision differ from traditional artistic perspective?
How does human vision differ from traditional artistic perspective?
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What artistic movement challenged traditional notions of perspective?
What artistic movement challenged traditional notions of perspective?
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Why did modern artists after the invention of photography defy traditional perspective?
Why did modern artists after the invention of photography defy traditional perspective?
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What is an essential characteristic of representation in art and language?
What is an essential characteristic of representation in art and language?
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How does the Impressionist style approach the depiction of light?
How does the Impressionist style approach the depiction of light?
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Which of the following statements about sight is accurate?
Which of the following statements about sight is accurate?
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What role do cultural rules and conventions play in representation?
What role do cultural rules and conventions play in representation?
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Study Notes
Representation
- Representation uses language, marks, and images to interpret the world.
- Systems of representation don't reflect reality but structure and organize it.
- These systems are governed by cultural rules and conventions.
- Conventions are constantly adapting and changing.
Challenges to Perspective
- Human vision is more complex than traditional perspective suggests.
- The eye is in constant motion when we look.
- Our vision is comprised of multiple views and glances.
- Many modern artists, post-photography, challenged perspective.
- Impressionism is a painting style that depicts the same scene multiple times to portray changes in light.
The Influence of Claude Monet
- Claude Monet's painting "Impression: Sunrise" (1872) gave rise to the term Impressionism.
- The painting is oil on canvas, measuring 19" × 24-3/8" (48 × 63 cm).
- It is currently housed in the Musée Marmottan in Paris.
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Description
This quiz explores the concept of representation in art, examining how language, marks, and images interpret the world. It also delves into the challenges of traditional perspective as seen in the works of artists like Claude Monet, emphasizing the evolution of Impressionism as a response to modern vision and observation.
