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Which of the following is NOT one of the four media through which culture exists?
Which of the following is NOT one of the four media through which culture exists?
- Spoken language
- Artefacts
- Body
- Abstract memories (correct)
Which of the following perspectives is NOT one of the three cognitive perspectives for dealing with change?
Which of the following perspectives is NOT one of the three cognitive perspectives for dealing with change?
- Perception of similarities
- Analysis of structures (correct)
- Conceptualization of meaning
- Imagination of possibilities
Which type of memories are connected to a particular moment in time?
Which type of memories are connected to a particular moment in time?
- Episodic memories (correct)
- Concrete memories
- Abstract memories
- Cumulative memories
Which of the following is NOT a dimension of culture?
Which of the following is NOT a dimension of culture?
What is the function of art according to the text?
What is the function of art according to the text?
Which of the following is NOT a type of culture mentioned in the text?
Which of the following is NOT a type of culture mentioned in the text?
What is the direction of change in art according to the text?
What is the direction of change in art according to the text?
What is the basic function of art according to the text?
What is the basic function of art according to the text?
What is the purpose of the arts according to the text?
What is the purpose of the arts according to the text?
Which of the following is NOT a stage in the evolution of graphic culture?
Which of the following is NOT a stage in the evolution of graphic culture?
What is the relationship between memory and culture?
What is the relationship between memory and culture?
What does Sayre's definition of culture encompass?
What does Sayre's definition of culture encompass?
Why is culture considered an instrument for change?
Why is culture considered an instrument for change?
What is the cognitive perspective of art concerned with?
What is the cognitive perspective of art concerned with?
What is the role of memory in experiencing reality?
What is the role of memory in experiencing reality?
What is the relationship between individual and collective memories?
What is the relationship between individual and collective memories?
What does culture emerge from, according to the text?
What does culture emerge from, according to the text?
What is the role of culture in dealing with the difference between memory and perception?
What is the role of culture in dealing with the difference between memory and perception?
What is the difference between memories and schemes, according to the text?
What is the difference between memories and schemes, according to the text?
What is the foundation of culture?
What is the foundation of culture?
Culture is based on the difference between what we have previously experienced and what actually is being ______ at the moment
Culture is based on the difference between what we have previously experienced and what actually is being ______ at the moment
Sayre’s definition of culture: Culture encompasses a set of ______, beliefs, and behavior, passed from one generation to the next
Sayre’s definition of culture: Culture encompasses a set of ______, beliefs, and behavior, passed from one generation to the next
Culture can be an ______ for change
Culture can be an ______ for change
We cannot ______ reality without our memories but we are not complied to our memories
We cannot ______ reality without our memories but we are not complied to our memories
Human culture emerges when memory and perception do not ______ (entirely) coincide
Human culture emerges when memory and perception do not ______ (entirely) coincide
Culture has to do to the ways in which people ______ with this difference
Culture has to do to the ways in which people ______ with this difference
We are going to study art as a ______ and understand it from a cognitive perspective
We are going to study art as a ______ and understand it from a cognitive perspective
A cognitive perspective has to do with how we think about ______
A cognitive perspective has to do with how we think about ______
The things that we remember, our ______ do not much reality
The things that we remember, our ______ do not much reality
Memories are the ______ of culture
Memories are the ______ of culture
Perception of similarities has to do with the ______ and the senses
Perception of similarities has to do with the ______ and the senses
Imagination of possibilities has to do with ______, making things to solve discrepancy between memory and actuality
Imagination of possibilities has to do with ______, making things to solve discrepancy between memory and actuality
Conceptualization of meaning has to do with ______, we standardize reality
Conceptualization of meaning has to do with ______, we standardize reality
Analysis of structures: we do this analysis using ______ symbols
Analysis of structures: we do this analysis using ______ symbols
The four cumulative dimensions of culture: Sensory, Motor, ______, Conceptualization
The four cumulative dimensions of culture: Sensory, Motor, ______, Conceptualization
Concrete memories are something that you can easily think in terms of its ______
Concrete memories are something that you can easily think in terms of its ______
Abstract memories are not connected to a particular moment in ______
Abstract memories are not connected to a particular moment in ______
Culture exists in four different types of ______: the body, artefacts, spoken language, graphic forms
Culture exists in four different types of ______: the body, artefacts, spoken language, graphic forms
Art is a way of reflecting upon our ______
Art is a way of reflecting upon our ______
The arts change because art is always the ______
The arts change because art is always the ______
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Study Notes
Cognitive Perspective on Art and Culture
- Understanding art through a cognitive lens revolves around memory and perception.
- Memory plays a crucial role in shaping cultural experiences and values.
- Individual and collective memories influence cultural identity, emphasizing social connection.
Culture and Its Elements
- Culture consists of values, beliefs, and behaviors passed through generations.
- It is dynamic, changing as memories evolve and perceptions differ.
- The distinction between memory and reality fosters cultural growth and adaptation.
Dialectic Process in Culture
- Culture evolves through a dialectic process that balances memory and actual experience.
- Accommodation involves adjusting thoughts to align with reality, while assimilation adjusts reality to fit existing thoughts.
- Understanding culture requires processing through perception, imagination, conceptualization, and analysis.
Cognitive Mechanisms of Change
- Perception relies on sensory experiences, enabling recognition based on past encounters.
- Imagination involves creating artifacts to reconcile memory with current experiences.
- Conceptualization standardizes reality through language, enhancing clarity and reducing ambiguity.
Types of Memories
- Concrete memories are tied to specific, tangible experiences (people, places, situations).
- Abstract memories encompass broader concepts (language, mathematics), not linked to specific times.
- Episodic memories focus on personal life events, shaping individual narratives.
Media of Culture
- Four media constitute cultural expression: body (sensory expressions), artifacts (objects created by humans), spoken language, and graphic symbols.
- These media facilitate the representation of consciousness and collective experiences.
Role of Art in Culture
- Art reflects life, serving as a medium for cultural self-awareness and imaginative reflection.
- It highlights discrepancies between memory and reality, influencing human consciousness.
- Art exists in the perceiver’s mind; creation alone does not guarantee its function as art.
Art and Experience
- The arts assist in processing experiences, enabling reflection, sharing, and memory retention.
- Despite its diversity, art maintains the same fundamental purpose over time.
- Art evolves incrementally, paralleling changes in reality rather than exhibiting linear progress.
Evolution of Cultural Forms
- Human evolution spans from early mimetic cultures 2.5 million years ago to contemporary theoretical cultures.
- Key cultural milestones include the development of language 800,000 years ago and writing approximately 5,000 years ago.
- Significant eras in the evolution of graphic culture include Greek and Roman antiquities and the Middle Ages to modern times, tracking the advancement of visual representation from basic imagery to complex theories.
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