Art App Flashcards
Art is derived from the Latin word?
“ars” meaning skill or technique
Three Key Aspects of Art
- ability
- process
- product
True or False
Ability refers to the human capacity to imagine, design, and create works that reflect thoughts, ideas, or emotions
true
the final output of artistic creation, which could be a painting, song, dance performance, sculpture, design, or digital artwork
product
the steps or actions taken by an artist to bring an idea to life
product
Purpose and Role of Art
- expression and communication
- behavioral and cognitive influence
- appreciation of beauty and nature
Common Essentials of Art
- man-made
- creative, not imitative
- beneficial and satisfying
- expressed through medium
art history overlaps with
- history
- archaeology
- anthropology
Examines how art has developed over time in relation to style, culture, society, and function
art history
Assumptions of Art
- art is universal
- art is not nature
- art involves experience
Functions of Art
- personal function
- social function
- cultural function
- aesthetic function
- spiritual function
Art is imitation of reality; it is a copy of a copy (from divine idea to physical object to artistic representation)
Plato – Art as Mimesis
Art should reveal the deeper meaning or essence of the subject, not just its appearance
Aristotle – Representation of Significance
Art should exist independently of moral, political, or social purpose; its value lies in its aesthetic quality
Kant – Art for Art’s Sake
Argues that art cannot be confined to a single definition since it is constantly evolving and overlapping across forms
Weitz – No Fixed Definition
Categories and Classifications of Art
- visual arts
- performing arts
- digital arts
- applied arts
Focused on functionality and design
applied arts
True or False
Performing arts involve electronics and media technology
False
True or False
Visual Arts is traditionally associated with fine arts but now includes modern media and design forms. It includes painting, sculpture, architecture
True
the material or tool used to create an artwork
medium
True or False
Craftsmanship is the ability to generate original and expressive ideas, essential to all forms of art
False
Correct answer: Creativity
use of visual or conceptual elements to convey ideas and deeper meanings beyond literal appearance
symbolism
a concept of art as an imitation of real life or nature
Imitation (Mimesis)
-the skill and care with which an artwork is created
Craftsmanship
