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ARTS AND HUMANITIES (PRELIM) Flashcards

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The Impact of
Arts and Humanities

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  • Enriching Society
  • Fostering Understanding
  • Driving Progress
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famous artists from the renaissance era

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leonardo da vinci and michelangelo

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Examples of Oceanic Art

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Ancestral Figures, Masks and Headdresses, Body Ornamentation

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Legacy of Pre-Columbian Art

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Aztec Symbolism, Inca Architecture, Maya Craftsmanship

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Key Role of Artists in Society:

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cultural catalysts, cultural preservers, emotional
expressionists, and social commentators

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Examples of Islamic Art

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Geometric Patterns, Calligraphy, Arabesque, Architecture

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events that contribute to Cross-Cultural Influences
in Art History

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  • Silk Road Exchange
  • Colonial Encounters
  • Modernist Movements
  • Digital Age
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Different art styles/movements in modern art

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Impressionism
Post-Impressionism
Fauvism and Cubism

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9
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The ARTS involve the study of human culture, history,
and society. They include disciplines such as
philosophy, literature, history, and cultural studies.

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humanities

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Artists act as EMOTIONAL EXPRESSIONISTS when they
play a crucial role in preserving cultural heritage
through their work, ensuring that traditions and
historical knowledge are passed down through
generations.

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Cultural Preservers

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Artists become SOCIAL COMMENTATORS when they
critique and raise awareness about societal issues.

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true

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Sparking change, challenging norms, and inspiring
progress are some of the many ways that artists do
when they play the role of CULTURAL CATALYSTS.

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true

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The art movement that emphasized the conceptual
over the perceptual, influencing philosophical
approaches to art-making was called FAUVISM.

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Cubism

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It was during the period of the HIGH RENAISSANCE
that the concept of Humanism in art spread
throughout Europe, evolving into Mannerism and
influencing the development of Baroque art.

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LATE RENAISSANCE

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15
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The wealthy Medici family’s patronage of the arts
played a crucial role in fostering the Renaissance
movement in FLORENCE

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TRUE

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The adoption of oil-based paints allowed for richer
colors, finer details, and more nuanced blending
techniques is called OIL PAINTING

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TRUE

17
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Mark Rothko and others explored large fields of
color called COLOR FIELD PAINTING to evoke emotional and spiritual responses in viewers.

A

TRUE

18
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Comic book aesthetics, everyday objects as art, and
mass production and repetition are some of the
characteristics of CONTEMPORARY ART

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Pop Art: Blurring High and Low Culture

19
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Despite their diversity, many AFRICAN art forms share a common emphasis on harmony, balance, and the relationship between humans and nature.

A

Asian

20
Q

In recent years, there has been a growing interest in
ISLAMIC art and architecture as a means of
promoting cultural understanding and dialogue.

A

TRUE

21
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In Oceanic Art, ARABESQUE is a kind of textile art
made from beaten tree bark, and intricate weaving
techniques are used to create both everyday and
ceremonial objects, often adorned with symbolic
patterns.

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Tapa Cloth

22
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JAPANESE WOODBLOCK PRINTS are sculptures, often
made of stone or bronze, that are highly detailed and often depict deities, mythical creatures, or scenes
from Hindu mythology.

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Indian Temple Sculptures

23
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GLOBALIZATION AND DIGITAL TECHNOLOGIES, continue to break down barriers. fostering unprecedented levels of cultural exchange and collaboration among artists from diverse backgrounds.

A

true

24
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PRE-COLUMBIAN ART is deeply rooted in spirituality
and functionality, often serving as a bridge between
the physical and spiritual realms,

A

African art

25
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In many societies, MODERN art forms serve as
repositories of historical knowledge, spiritual
beliefs, and social values.

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Traditional

26
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The ARTS AND HUMANITIES , along with
the multifaceted roles of artists, significantly enrich our society and cultural landscape.

A

TRUE

27
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The movement that was known for its unexpected
combinations of images and objects, creating
dreamlike and often unsettling scenes is called
IMPRESSIONISM

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Juxtaposition

28
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AFRICAN ART is characterized by its emphasis on non-
figurative designs, intricate geometric patterns, and
elaborate calligraphy.

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ISLAMIC ART

29
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The HUMANITIES involve the study of human culture,
history, and society. They include disciplines such
as philosophy, literature, history, and cultural
studies.

A

true

30
Q

Online platforms and virtual reality technologies
allow for immersive art experiences that transcend
physical limitations, making art LESS accessible to
global audiences.

A

MORE

31
Q

SURREALISM emphasized the conceptual over the
perceptual, influencing philosophical approaches
to art-making.

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CUBISM

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As EMOTIONAL EXPRESSIONISTS , artists initiate and
accelerate cultural shifts through their innovative
works and ideas.

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cultural catalysts

33
Q

OCEANIC ART encompasses the diverse artistic
traditions of the Pacific Islands, including Polynesia,
Melanesia, and Micronesia.

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TRUE

34
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The dramatic use of light and shadow to create
volume and depth, enhancing the emotional impact
of artworks is called CHIAROSCURO.

A

TRUE

35
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The ARTS encompass creative and imaginative
expressions, including visual arts, performing arts, and literary arts. They focus on aesthetic
experiences and emotional responses.

A

TRUE

36
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Artists like Jackson Pollock developed ACTION PAINTING, emphasizing the physical act of painting
and the artist’s gestures.

A

TRUE

37
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One significant aspect of ISLAMIC ART is the
preservation and continuation of traditional
techniques alongside
the development
of
contemporary forms.

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ASIAN ART

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