Chapter 2 Flashcards
disinterested contemplation means?
Admiring an object based on its formal qualities rather than its functionality (peach example)
what does perception mean
the recognition and interpretation of sensory data
Pérez de Aguilar goal with Painter’s Cupboard was to create what kind of work? (cupboard painting)
naturalistic
Why is meaning important for art?
It distinguishes itself from other works that require the same skills.
Form
Form refers to the formal qualities of a work. What the eye can see
Content
what the work is about
Beauty and art were discussed together during the 18th century because both were believed to provide:
pleasure
What might be the reason an artist would use marble for their sculpture?
It was the typical material used for sculptures.
What would be the most historically accurate context in which to see an Akan linguist’s staff?
displayed during certain public event
Iconography
The identification, description, and interpretation of subject matter in art is also known as:
How can meaning be found for works that are difficult to interpret?
research
The same theme in works of art can take on different meanings based on:
context
content
what the work of art is about
style
distinct characteristics used in a work of art.
nonobjective
seeks to eliminate the visible world in a work.
