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Objective analysis, rather than subjective experience, is the primary means of truly understanding art.
Objective analysis, rather than subjective experience, is the primary means of truly understanding art.
False (B)
Experiencing art is purely an intellectual exercise, devoid of emotional response.
Experiencing art is purely an intellectual exercise, devoid of emotional response.
False (B)
One can definitively influence another person's evaluation of art through persuasive arguments.
One can definitively influence another person's evaluation of art through persuasive arguments.
False (B)
Reading numerous critical reviews provides an equivalent understanding to directly experiencing a work of art.
Reading numerous critical reviews provides an equivalent understanding to directly experiencing a work of art.
Artistic experiences, especially with forms like stage plays, rarely evoke strong emotions from the audience.
Artistic experiences, especially with forms like stage plays, rarely evoke strong emotions from the audience.
During the Renaissance Period, the word art reacquired a meaning that was divorced from its ancient form of craft.
During the Renaissance Period, the word art reacquired a meaning that was divorced from its ancient form of craft.
The term fine arts, as understood in the eighteenth century, involved delicate or highly skilled practices like surgery and watchmaking.
The term fine arts, as understood in the eighteenth century, involved delicate or highly skilled practices like surgery and watchmaking.
The humanities emerged as a means of expression developed by humans only after written historical records began.
The humanities emerged as a means of expression developed by humans only after written historical records began.
The Latin word Ars originally encompassed a broad spectrum of skills, ranging from carpentry to astrology.
The Latin word Ars originally encompassed a broad spectrum of skills, ranging from carpentry to astrology.
The concept of aesthetics was clearly separated from technical workmanship around the fifteenth century.
The concept of aesthetics was clearly separated from technical workmanship around the fifteenth century.
Early humans' modifications to the environment, such as cultivating land, had no impact on the development of artistic expression.
Early humans' modifications to the environment, such as cultivating land, had no impact on the development of artistic expression.
The Iliad and the Odyssey are examples of great artworks within Indian Sanskrit literature.
The Iliad and the Odyssey are examples of great artworks within Indian Sanskrit literature.
Before the formal naming of 'humanities,' humans didn't express their inherent humanity through various actions and thoughts.
Before the formal naming of 'humanities,' humans didn't express their inherent humanity through various actions and thoughts.
Art's appeal is limited to specific time periods and geographic locations, lacking universal qualities.
Art's appeal is limited to specific time periods and geographic locations, lacking universal qualities.
The value of a work of art is primarily determined by its age; older artworks are inherently superior.
The value of a work of art is primarily determined by its age; older artworks are inherently superior.
Literary works like Florante and Laura are studied mainly for their historical significance rather than their enduring themes and appeal.
Literary works like Florante and Laura are studied mainly for their historical significance rather than their enduring themes and appeal.
Appreciating art, such as enjoying a kundiman (traditional Filipino love song), requires a deep understanding of its original historical and cultural context.
Appreciating art, such as enjoying a kundiman (traditional Filipino love song), requires a deep understanding of its original historical and cultural context.
According to John Stuart Mill's Utilitarianism, enjoyment derived from art is considered a basic pleasure, similar to satisfying bodily needs.
According to John Stuart Mill's Utilitarianism, enjoyment derived from art is considered a basic pleasure, similar to satisfying bodily needs.
Art is merely a direct and faithful reproduction of nature, aiming to replicate reality as accurately as possible.
Art is merely a direct and faithful reproduction of nature, aiming to replicate reality as accurately as possible.
Movies are considered 'good' if they strictly adhere to reality, without any room for reinterpretation or creative distortion.
Movies are considered 'good' if they strictly adhere to reality, without any room for reinterpretation or creative distortion.
The story of the five blind men and the elephant illustrates that objective truth is easily attainable through sensory experience.
The story of the five blind men and the elephant illustrates that objective truth is easily attainable through sensory experience.
Scientists, with their advanced laboratories, are capable of perfectly replicating nature.
Scientists, with their advanced laboratories, are capable of perfectly replicating nature.
Art can be truly understood through theoretical knowledge and intellectual analysis, without necessarily engaging in direct experience.
Art can be truly understood through theoretical knowledge and intellectual analysis, without necessarily engaging in direct experience.
Someone can fully grasp the art of painting simply by reading books and articles about painting techniques and art history.
Someone can fully grasp the art of painting simply by reading books and articles about painting techniques and art history.
Abstracting a work of art from actual doing is necessary to understand it deeply.
Abstracting a work of art from actual doing is necessary to understand it deeply.
Merely hearing about Beyonce's music is sufficient to fully understand and appreciate her artistic expression.
Merely hearing about Beyonce's music is sufficient to fully understand and appreciate her artistic expression.
Those who dispense advice on love are always experts in the field.
Those who dispense advice on love are always experts in the field.
A choreographer who cannot execute a dance step is legitimate.
A choreographer who cannot execute a dance step is legitimate.
Flashcards
Humanities
Humanities
The study of human culture and artistic expression.
Art
Art
Derived from 'ars', meaning a craft or specialized skill.
Renaissance Period
Renaissance Period
A time when art regained its craft-focused meaning.
Fine Arts
Fine Arts
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Aesthetics
Aesthetics
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Cave Paintings
Cave Paintings
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Greek Epics
Greek Epics
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Universal Art
Universal Art
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Subjective experience of art
Subjective experience of art
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Value judgment in art perception
Value judgment in art perception
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Degustibus non disputandum est
Degustibus non disputandum est
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Emotion in art experience
Emotion in art experience
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Art forms that evoke emotions
Art forms that evoke emotions
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Definition of Art
Definition of Art
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Timelessness of Art
Timelessness of Art
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Misconception about Old Art
Misconception about Old Art
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Intrinsic Worth of Art
Intrinsic Worth of Art
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Art vs Nature
Art vs Nature
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Cezanne's Interpretation
Cezanne's Interpretation
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Subjective Experience
Subjective Experience
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The Blind Men and the Elephant
The Blind Men and the Elephant
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Experience in Art
Experience in Art
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Importance of Practical Experience
Importance of Practical Experience
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Cultural Impact of Art
Cultural Impact of Art
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Art's Universal Presence
Art's Universal Presence
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Impact of Love in Art
Impact of Love in Art
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Function of Movies
Function of Movies
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Continuous Expression via Art
Continuous Expression via Art
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Study Notes
What Is Art: Introduction and Assumptions
- Art's origins are intertwined with human survival and the development of skills; early "art" included tools, shelter, and fire use.
- The concept of "art" evolved – initially signifying practical skill, then encompassing intellectual pursuits like logic or magic, and eventually separating "fine arts" from "useful arts" in the 18th century.
- Art is a manifestation of human ingenuity across time and cultures. Human history is reflected in the evolution of artistic expression, from cave paintings to modern art forms.
- Written records, alongside art, display man's interests, preoccupations, and thoughts throughout history.
Assumptions of Art
1. Art is Universal
- Art transcends time and place; good art remains relevant across generations and cultures.
- Value judgments in art are subjective, and personal experiences affect artistic appreciation.
- Examples include Greek epics, Sanskrit epics, Filipino literature (Rizal, Balagtas), "Florante at Laura", "Ibong Adarna." Artistic value is not solely tied to age; current art can be equally valuable. Exposure to art, through various forms and cultures, helps develop appreciation for different expressions and emotions.
2. Art is not Nature
- Art reflects human interpretation of nature, rather than a direct copy of it.
- Examples include the comparison of Cezanne's painting to a real-world forest scene. Cezanne altered the landscape, and this exemplifies how art is different from direct, literal representations of reality.
- Human perception and individual subjective experiences are crucial in interpreting art.
3. Art involves Experience
- Art is directly experienced, not merely understood through facts or data.
- Experience with art is highly personal, individual, and subjective; a work of art's value depends on the perceiver.
- Examples include experiencing music, visiting a sculpture, or watching a play. Subjective reactions and emotions are essential components in the experience of art.
- The actual experience of an artwork is of primary importance. Even study of critics' reviews cannot entirely replace the experience itself. Every experience with art is accompanied by emotional responses.
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Explore the historical development and underlying assumptions of art. From its origins in early human survival to its evolution as a distinct form of expression, art reflects human ingenuity across different cultures and eras. Discover how art provides insights into human history, interests, and thoughts.
