Ch. 11 (Art) - Final

Question 1

Defining art

Answer 1

Art does not exist in all cultures

Cross cultural definition:

1. come through a creative, playful and enjoyable process
2. produce an emotion
3. be transformational
4. communicate info by being representative
5. Imply that the artist has acquired a certain technical skill NOT shared by all

Question 2

Forms of art

Answer 2

1. Art in small-scale societies = embedded in all aspects of culture
2. Art is complex societies (specialization in art)
3. Art in complex societies is associated w/ the elite

Question 3

Functions of art

Answer 3

1. emotional gratification - for the artist or the beholder
2. social integration - Peace Wall: unify a diverse neighbourhood
3. social control - reinforcing the dominant system
4. social/political resistance - preserving/challenging the status quo
5. entertainment

Question 4

Anthroplogy and art

Answer 4

Breaking down by categories:

• primitive
• ethnic
• folk
• fine

art vs. “fine art”
western vs. non-western

Question 5

Aesthetics

Answer 5

all cultures have their own idea of what aesthetics are

- are is “encoded” in a culture, outsiders may not understand

Question 6

graphic arts

Answer 6

forms of art that include painting and drawing on various surfaces

Question 7

plastic arts

Answer 7

involves moulding certain forms, such as a sculpture

Question 8

ethnomusicology

Answer 8

study of the relationship between music and other aspects of culture:

1. ideas about music
2. social structure of music
3. characteristics
4. material culture

Question 9

dance

Answer 9

intentional/purposeful non-verbal body movements - aesthetic value (ex. Netsilik dancers)

Question 10

film and photography

Answer 10

recent art form (ie. Atanarjuat: “The Fast Runner”, Inuit Film)

Question 11

art and globalization

Answer 11

• Udvardy returned stolen Kenyan statues
• Appropriation of styles
• identity and tourism
• colonialism and art collecting
• questions of authenticity (who decides?)