Art 002 P1 Flashcards
What is the etymological meaning of art?
Derived from the Latin word ‘ars,’ meaning skill or craft
Examples include traditional craftsmanship and visual arts.
According to John Dewey, how is art defined?
Art is a culmination of human experiences, emotions, and interactions, emphasizing it as a process rather than a product.
What does Guillermo’s ‘Image to Meaning’ suggest about art?
Artworks are analyzed for their capacity to convey complex social and historical narratives beyond their visible subjects.
List three cultural and historical views of art.
- Art serves as expression
- Art communicates societal values
- Art reflects narratives and cultural traditions
What are the key elements of the aesthetical perspective of art?
- Beauty and Form
- Emotional Impact
- Sensory Experience
- Expressiveness
What is one religious purpose of art?
Art serves worship, rituals, and spiritual expression across faiths.
How does art function politically?
Art acts as propaganda, activism, and social commentary, advocating for causes and challenging norms.
What role does art play in personal identity?
Art facilitates personal growth, self-reflection, and cultural pride.
True or False: Art can inspire societal transformations.
True
Fill in the blank: Art is a _______ activity that expresses imaginative or technical skill.
[creative]
What is art appreciation?
The understanding and enjoyment of the qualities of art, including its aesthetic, cultural, and historical significance.
Define creativity.
The ability to create.
What does ‘art is everywhere’ imply?
Art can be found in many places around us, not just in museums or galleries.
What does it mean that art is not nature?
Art is different from the natural world and is created by people to express ideas and emotions.
List the functions of art.
- Personal/Emotional
- Social/Cultural
- Political
- Decorative/Aesthetic
- Spiritual
What is one way art serves a social function?
Art can be used to comment on important societal issues.
Fill in the blank: Art can help preserve _______.
[traditions]
What does art as mimesis refer to?
The concept that art is an imitation or representation of reality.
How does art function as representation?
Art tries to show things exactly as they look in real life.
What is meant by art as purposive without a purpose?
Art created to be beautiful or interesting without a specific use.
What does art as dasein express?
Art expresses what it means to be human and shows human experiences and emotions.
True or False: Art should be judged by moral standards.
False
What is the subject of a piece of art?
The identifiable objects or themes portrayed within it.
Define representational art.
Art that involves the portrayal of naturalistic or realistic forms.
What is the difference between representational and abstract art?
Representational art depicts identifiable subjects; abstract art uses shapes and colors without direct depiction.
What does content in art refer to?
The deeper meaning or message of a work of art.
How does symbolism function in art?
Artists use symbols to represent ideas, emotions, or qualities beyond their literal appearance.
What influences the content of artwork significantly?
The cultural, historical, and social context surrounding the creation of art.
What is at the core of every artwork?
The artist’s intent—personal vision, thoughts, and emotions expressed through their creation.
Enumerate the four functions of art in society.
- Personal/Emotional
- Social/Cultural
- Political
- Decorative/Aesthetic
List the five assumptions about art.
- Art is everywhere
- Art is not nature
- Art is imitating and creating
- Art perfects nature
- Art’s message is universal
Enumerate the key elements of the aesthetic perspective of art.
- Beauty and Form
- Emotional Impact
- Sensory Experience
- Expressiveness
List the three main content aspects of art.
- Symbolism
- Context
- Artist’s Intent
Enumerate the four major philosophical perspectives on art.
- Art as Mimesis
- Art as Representation
- Art as Purposive without a Purpose
- Art as Dasein
This term refers to the creative process of art that imitates or replicates nature.
Art as Mimesis
The philosophical perspective that views art as a process that represents human existence and experience.
Art as Dasein
The function of art that seeks to raise awareness of social or political issues.
Political function of art
This term describes art that aims to evoke emotions or provoke thought without representing reality directly.
Abstract Art
A painting created purely for its aesthetic value, with no intended political or social message.
Decorative/Aesthetic Art
An example of this function is when an artist makes a sculpture to celebrate a historical figure.
Cultural Art
Art that uses symbolism to communicate messages beyond its literal appearance.
Symbolic Art
This term refers to art that does not represent anything specific but serves to evoke emotional or intellectual responses.
Abstract Art
An art form created primarily for religious or spiritual purposes.
Religious Art
This philosophical perspective asserts that art should not be judged based on moral standards.
Art as Supreme over Morality
Art that is created with no specific function other than to convey beauty or provide an aesthetic experience.
Purposive without a Purpose
An art piece that reflects the cultural identity or history of a particular community.
Social/Cultural Art
The term for the ability to create mental images or concepts of things that are not present to the senses.
Imagination
Art that is created to fulfill a specific social or political function, such as a protest mural.
Political Art
