Key terminology - identity

Question 1

installation art

Answer 1

art where it often occupies an entire room and is immersive to the viewer who has to engage with the entire room to contemplate the artwork.

A focus on how the viewer experiences the artwork is often a dominant theme

Question 2

conceptual art

Answer 2

art where the idea or concept behind the work is more important than the finished art object

Question 3

imperialism

Answer 3

the policy of extending the rule of an empire over foreign countries by acquiring overseas dependencies or territories

Question 4

colonialism

Answer 4

the settlement of a foreign country by an imperial power, causing separation of the indigenous population from their land

Question 5

post colonialism

Answer 5

often a study / artistic interpretation of the relationship on both sides of colonialism (after liberation)

Question 6

retablos / ex votos

Answer 6

Popular in Mexico, and Spain (mainly a Catholic tradition), it consists of small votive paintings on tin, zinc, copper, and wood to pray for a miracle or thanks God for a miracle.

–> Can be classified under folk art

Question 7

Papel Picado

Answer 7

Consists of cutting and folding paper into elaborate designs at Christmas, Easter, and Day of the Dead celebrations.
They’re used for street and altar decorations

–> Can be classified under folk art

Question 8

gringolandia

Answer 8

what Kahlo said as a phrase in reference to the USA

(derogatory)