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What academic disciplines are primarily studied in the humanities?

  • Human society and culture (correct)
  • Medical sciences and health
  • Mathematics and statistics
  • Natural sciences and engineering
  • Which term historically contrasted with divinity during the Renaissance?

  • Natural sciences
  • Professional training
  • Philosophy
  • Humanities (correct)
  • What distinguishes the methods used in the humanities from those of the natural sciences?

  • The humanities are primarily critical or speculative (correct)
  • The humanities use empirical approaches
  • The humanities focus on experiments
  • The humanities are more focused on data analysis
  • What subjects fall under the umbrella of humanities?

    <p>Literature and philosophy</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which philosophical position is also described by the term 'humanist'?

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

    Leonardo's Vitruvian Man represents the blend of which two fields?

    <p>Mathematics and art</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What method do human disciplines like history and cultural anthropology primarily use?

    <p>Comparative method</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What analogy did Leonardo draw between the human body and another concept?

    <p>The workings of the human body are an analogy for the universe</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does Plato believe about the relationship between art and society?

    <p>Art can be used to train citizens for an ideal society if controlled.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What term did Plato use to describe his concepts of perfect Ideals?

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

    Which of the following best reflects Plato's view on the physical world?

    <p>It is a mere imitation of the Forms.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    According to Aristotle, what elements are universal to beauty?

    <p>Order, symmetry, and definiteness</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How does Aristotle view poetry in relation to philosophy?

    <p>Poetry is more philosophical than philosophy itself.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What did Plato mean when he referred to the world of the Forms as 'the Really Real'?

    <p>It represents the genuine nature of reality.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is one reason Plato considered art to be dangerous?

    <p>It distracts from the pursuit of knowledge.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What role did self-control play in Plato's philosophy?

    <p>It is essential for understanding the Forms.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a primary characteristic that distinguishes artisans from artists?

    <p>Artisans often involve industrial processes.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following items would most likely be created by an artisan?

    <p>A handcrafted piece of jewelry.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Before the Industrial Revolution, who were the dominant producers of consumer products?

    <p>Artisans.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    In marketing, how is the term 'artisanal' often used?

    <p>To imply a connection with traditional, handmade processes.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is one example of a skill that an artisan might have?

    <p>Skill in handcrafting furniture.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Where did ancient Greek artisans typically work?

    <p>In workshops near agoras.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How is the adjective 'artisanal' commonly perceived in modern contexts?

    <p>As synonymous with luxury and exclusivity.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What medium is NOT typically associated with artisans?

    <p>Digital animation.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary characteristic of abstract art compared to realistic art?

    <p>Abstract art emphasizes the artist's intuition and personal expression.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which form of abstraction involves altering the original shape to express an idea?

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

    What does elongation in abstract art refer to?

    <p>The process of lengthening or extending subjects.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    In which abstraction form is the subject depicted as cut and mutilated?

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

    What artistic movement involves the presentation of abstract figures using geometric forms?

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

    What is the purpose of symbolism in abstract art?

    <p>To convey a message through visible signs or ideas.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a significant outcome of the abstract art movement in comparison to academic painting?

    <p>It enabled artists to express their intuition freely.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following best defines Fauvism in the context of abstraction?

    <p>The emphasis on emotional expression with vivid color.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does surrealism mainly focus on?

    <p>The activities of the unconscious mind</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary goal of symbolism in art?

    <p>To capture the speed and force of industrial society</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Dadaism is characterized by which of the following?

    <p>Provoking society with outrageous art</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which statement best describes objective art?

    <p>It is based primarily on the representation of people</p> Signup and view all the answers

    A work of art is considered realistic if it:

    <p>Imitates or duplicates details accurately</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does distortion in art primarily convey?

    <p>Subjects depicted in a cut or mutilated manner</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does the term Dadaism mean?

    <p>Wild beasts</p> Signup and view all the answers

    In relation to abstraction, what is true about its presentation?

    <p>It should be presented as is, without other forms</p> Signup and view all the answers

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