ARTS 101 Flashcards
What is art?
Art is the expression of human creativity, imagination, and skill, often in visual, auditory, or performative forms, to create beauty or convey emotions and ideas.
Why is art important?
Art reflects cultural heritage and identity, promotes creativity and innovation, serves as a medium for emotional expression, and encourages critical thinking and aesthetic sensitivity.
What is a line in art?
A mark with greater length than width (e.g., straight, curved, thick, thin).
What is a shape in art?
A two-dimensional enclosed area (e.g., geometric or organic shapes).
What is form in art?
A three-dimensional object or the illusion of three dimensions.
What are the components of color in art?
Hue (the name of the color), value (the lightness or darkness of a color), intensity (the brightness or dullness of a color).
What is texture in art?
The surface quality of an object (e.g., smooth, rough).
What is space in art?
The area within, around, or between objects (e.g., positive and negative space).
What is balance in design?
Distribution of visual weight (e.g., symmetrical, asymmetrical, radial).
What is contrast in design?
Differences in elements to create visual interest (e.g., light vs. dark).
What is emphasis in design?
The focal point of a composition.
What is rhythm in design?
Repetition of elements to create movement.
What is unity in design?
Harmony among elements in a composition.
What is proportion in design?
The relationship in size between parts of a composition.
What is movement in design?
The path the viewer’s eye follows in a composition.
What are visual arts?
Forms of art that include painting, sculpture, architecture, and photography.
What are performing arts?
Forms of art that include music, dance, and theater.
What are literary arts?
Forms of expression through poetry, prose, and drama.
What are applied arts?
Functional objects with aesthetic appeal (e.g., fashion, interior design).
What characterizes Classical art?
Emphasizes harmony, proportion, and balance (e.g., Ancient Greek and Roman art).
What characterizes Renaissance art?
Revival of classical art with a focus on realism and perspective (e.g., Leonardo da Vinci, Michelangelo).
What characterizes Baroque art?
Dramatic, emotional, and detailed art (e.g., Caravaggio, Bernini).
What characterizes Impressionism?
Captures light and everyday scenes with visible brushstrokes (e.g., Monet, Degas).
What characterizes Modernism?
Breaks from tradition, embracing abstract and experimental forms (e.g., Picasso, Kandinsky).
What characterizes Contemporary art?
Focuses on current issues and diverse media (e.g., installation art, digital art).
What are the steps in art criticism?
Describe, Analyze, Interpret, Judge.
What is pre-colonial Filipino art?
Indigenous crafts (e.g., weaving, pottery, tattooing) and ritualistic functional art.
What is Spanish Colonial art?
Religious-themed paintings and sculptures, including Baroque-style churches (e.g., San Agustin Church).
What is American and Modern art in the Philippines?
Introduction of Western styles and education in art, rise of modernist artists like Juan Luna and Fernando Amorsolo.
What characterizes contemporary Filipino art?
Themes of identity, culture, and social issues, with prominent artists like Benedicto Cabrera (BenCab), Pacita Abad, and Kidlat Tahimik.
What is the Mona Lisa?
A famous artwork by Leonardo da Vinci.
What is Starry Night?
A famous artwork by Vincent van Gogh.
What is The Persistence of Memory?
A famous artwork by Salvador Dalí.
Who painted the Spoliarium?
Juan Luna.
Who painted Planting Rice?
Fernando Amorsolo.
Who painted Mother and Child?
Anita Magsaysay-Ho.
How is art present in daily life?
Art is present in advertising, fashion, graphic design, and urban spaces, and plays a role in education, therapy, and social change.
Which element of art refers to the lightness or darkness of a color?
B. Value
What principle of design creates a focal point in a composition?
C. Emphasis
Who painted the Spoliarium?
B. Juan Luna
Which art movement is known for its use of visible brushstrokes and focus on light?
B. Impressionism
What is the Filipino term for pre-colonial body tattoos, symbolizing status and bravery?
C. Batok
