Philosophy of Art: Plato's Views

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What is the origin of the word ART?

  • From the Aryan root word 'ar', meaning 'to join' or 'to put together' (correct)
  • From the Hebrew word for 'craftsmanship'
  • From the Latin word for 'creation'
  • From the Greek word for beauty

What is the primary concern of Functional Art Form?

  • To imitate physical things
  • To create a sense of beauty
  • Aesthetics
  • To make man's life better (correct)

According to Plato, what is the nature of art?

  • An imitation of physical things or imitations of the Forms (correct)
  • A creation of the ideal world
  • An original creation of the Forms
  • A reflection of the truth

What is the difference between good and beautiful according to Aristotle?

<p>Good is related to action, while beautiful is related to motionless objects (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary characteristic of beauty according to Aristotle?

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

Who is the German Enlightenment philosopher mentioned in the passage?

<p>Immanuel Kant (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary focus of Kant's philosophical ideas on beauty?

<p>The manner in which people respond to these objects or things (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the key difference between an artist and an artisan?

<p>Artists exhibit exceptional skills in the visual and/or performing arts, while artisans excel in technical knowledge (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following art forms is considered the most functional?

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

What is the primary characteristic of non-representational or non-objective art?

<p>It does not have a subject or object (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary source of objective art inspired by nature?

<p>Mountains, trees, animals, and landscapes (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary purpose of historical art works?

<p>To commemorate events or teach history (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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