Art 002 P1

Question 1

What is the etymological meaning of art?

Answer 1

Derived from the Latin word ‘ars,’ meaning skill or craft

Examples include traditional craftsmanship and visual arts.

Question 2

According to John Dewey, how is art defined?

Answer 2

Art is a culmination of human experiences, emotions, and interactions, emphasizing it as a process rather than a product.

Question 3

What does Guillermo’s ‘Image to Meaning’ suggest about art?

Answer 3

Artworks are analyzed for their capacity to convey complex social and historical narratives beyond their visible subjects.

Question 4

List three cultural and historical views of art.

Answer 4

• Art serves as expression
• Art communicates societal values
• Art reflects narratives and cultural traditions

Question 5

What are the key elements of the aesthetical perspective of art?

Answer 5

• Beauty and Form
• Emotional Impact
• Sensory Experience
• Expressiveness

Question 6

What is one religious purpose of art?

Answer 6

Art serves worship, rituals, and spiritual expression across faiths.

Question 7

How does art function politically?

Answer 7

Art acts as propaganda, activism, and social commentary, advocating for causes and challenging norms.

Question 8

What role does art play in personal identity?

Answer 8

Art facilitates personal growth, self-reflection, and cultural pride.

Question 9

True or False: Art can inspire societal transformations.

Answer 9

True

Question 10

Fill in the blank: Art is a _______ activity that expresses imaginative or technical skill.

Answer 10

[creative]

Question 11

What is art appreciation?

Answer 11

The understanding and enjoyment of the qualities of art, including its aesthetic, cultural, and historical significance.

Question 12

Define creativity.

Answer 12

The ability to create.

Question 13

What does ‘art is everywhere’ imply?

Answer 13

Art can be found in many places around us, not just in museums or galleries.

Question 14

What does it mean that art is not nature?

Answer 14

Art is different from the natural world and is created by people to express ideas and emotions.

Question 15

List the functions of art.

Answer 15

• Personal/Emotional
• Social/Cultural
• Political
• Decorative/Aesthetic
• Spiritual

Question 16

What is one way art serves a social function?

Answer 16

Art can be used to comment on important societal issues.

Question 17

Fill in the blank: Art can help preserve _______.

Answer 17

[traditions]

Question 18

What does art as mimesis refer to?

Answer 18

The concept that art is an imitation or representation of reality.

Question 19

How does art function as representation?

Answer 19

Art tries to show things exactly as they look in real life.

Question 20

What is meant by art as purposive without a purpose?

Answer 20

Art created to be beautiful or interesting without a specific use.

Question 21

What does art as dasein express?

Answer 21

Art expresses what it means to be human and shows human experiences and emotions.

Question 22

True or False: Art should be judged by moral standards.

Answer 22

False

Question 23

What is the subject of a piece of art?

Answer 23

The identifiable objects or themes portrayed within it.

Question 24

Define representational art.

Answer 24

Art that involves the portrayal of naturalistic or realistic forms.

Question 25

What is the difference between representational and abstract art?

Answer 25

Representational art depicts identifiable subjects; abstract art uses shapes and colors without direct depiction.

Question 26

What does content in art refer to?

Answer 26

The deeper meaning or message of a work of art.

Question 27

How does symbolism function in art?

Answer 27

Artists use symbols to represent ideas, emotions, or qualities beyond their literal appearance.

Question 28

What influences the content of artwork significantly?

Answer 28

The cultural, historical, and social context surrounding the creation of art.

Question 29

What is at the core of every artwork?

Answer 29

The artist's intent—personal vision, thoughts, and emotions expressed through their creation.

Question 30

Enumerate the four functions of art in society.

Answer 30

1. Personal/Emotional 2. Social/Cultural 3. Political 4. Decorative/Aesthetic

Question 31

List the five assumptions about art.

Answer 31

1. Art is everywhere 2. Art is not nature 3. Art is imitating and creating 4. Art perfects nature 5. Art’s message is universal

Question 32

Enumerate the key elements of the aesthetic perspective of art.

Answer 32

1. Beauty and Form 2. Emotional Impact 3. Sensory Experience 4. Expressiveness

Question 33

List the three main content aspects of art.

Answer 33

1. Symbolism 2. Context 3. Artist’s Intent

Question 34

Enumerate the four major philosophical perspectives on art.

Answer 34

1. Art as Mimesis 2. Art as Representation 3. Art as Purposive without a Purpose 4. Art as Dasein

Question 35

This term refers to the creative process of art that imitates or replicates nature.

Answer 35

Art as Mimesis

Question 36

The philosophical perspective that views art as a process that represents human existence and experience.

Answer 36

Art as Dasein

Question 37

The function of art that seeks to raise awareness of social or political issues.

Answer 37

Political function of art

Question 38

This term describes art that aims to evoke emotions or provoke thought without representing reality directly.

Answer 38

Abstract Art

Question 39

A painting created purely for its aesthetic value, with no intended political or social message.

Answer 39

Decorative/Aesthetic Art

Question 40

An example of this function is when an artist makes a sculpture to celebrate a historical figure.

Answer 40

Cultural Art

Question 41

Art that uses symbolism to communicate messages beyond its literal appearance.

Answer 41

Symbolic Art

Question 42

This term refers to art that does not represent anything specific but serves to evoke emotional or intellectual responses.

Answer 42

Abstract Art

Question 43

An art form created primarily for religious or spiritual purposes.

Answer 43

Religious Art

Question 44

This philosophical perspective asserts that art should not be judged based on moral standards.

Answer 44

Art as Supreme over Morality

Question 45

Art that is created with no specific function other than to convey beauty or provide an aesthetic experience.

Answer 45

Purposive without a Purpose

Question 46

An art piece that reflects the cultural identity or history of a particular community.

Answer 46

Social/Cultural Art

Question 47

The term for the ability to create mental images or concepts of things that are not present to the senses.

Answer 47

Imagination

Question 48

Art that is created to fulfill a specific social or political function, such as a protest mural.

Answer 48

Political Art