18 Questions
Which theorist emphasized that art should be judged only on its formal qualities?
Immanuel Kant
During which artistic movement did the expression of definite feelings become important in art?
Romantic
What was the primary meaning of art for centuries?
Copying or imitation
Which Latin word is art related to, as mentioned in the text?
'Ars'
Which 20th-century development led to a focus on the formal qualities of art?
Abstract art
Why did audience response become important in art during the Romantic Movement?
To evoke an emotional response
What was one of the main uses of art in ancient civilizations?
To preserve culture
How did art serve as a distinguishing factor between different cultures in ancient times?
By scaring enemies
How does the text suggest that studying art history can influence aspiring artists?
By allowing them to adopt technology for design purposes
What is highlighted as a significant benefit of artists adopting technological advancements according to the text?
Preserving traditional artifacts
In what way does the text suggest that art criticism can be beneficial?
By providing constructive feedback for improvement
How does studying art history relate to individualism?
It allows artists to explore their unique identities
Which artist expressed the idea that art is not about what you see but what you make others see?
Edgar Degas
According to Thomas Merton, how does art enable individuals?
To find and lose themselves simultaneously
Which statement reflects the view that art is a form of expression to convey emotions and experiences?
Art is a human activity consisting in this that one man hands on to others feelings he has lived through.---Leo Tolstoy
According to Oscar Wilde, what unique quality does art possess?
It is the most intense mode of individualism.
Which artist remarked that art wasn't supposed to look nice but make the viewer feel something?
Rainbow Rowell
What did Frank Lloyd Wright believe art to be a discovery and development of?
Elementary principles of nature
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