L3.1: Artists and Artisans Flashcards
The most important elements/creators in any work of art
Artist/Artisan
T or F: An artist’s urge to create is very personal and deep
False (universal and widespread)
T or F: Artists and artisans are driven by their sense of wonder and curiosity
True
Defined as an “art practitioner”; creates indirectly functional arts with aesthetic value
Artists
Artists use different art materials to solve what specific types of problems?
Visual
T or F: An artists inspiration is only drawn from exterior factors
False (they can also look within themselves)
What do you call artists who are self-taught are not educated in traditional artistic methods?
Folk-artists
Defined as a “craftsman”; produces directly functional/decorative arts
Artisans
T or F: Craftsmen create things that make living complex
False (easier)
T or F: An artisan is a physical worker
True
T or F: Artisans create things that are only useful but not visually pleasing
False
T or F: Artists create art with practical value
False (practical value = artisans)
T or F: Artists only create for the gratification and appreciation of the viewer but with no practical use for the art
True
An economic ecosystem that relies on supply, demand, and a work’s predicted monetary value in the future
Art market
T or F: The principles of an art market are clearly stated for both the artists and buyers
False (artists do not make with the sole intention to sell art, nor do the buyers have an idea of its value)
A manager, overseer, and keeper of historical heritage institutions like museums, libraries, and galleries; a content specialist that selects, organizes, researches, and writes catalogs on the art to be displayed
Curator
T or F: A successful curator must avoid multitasking in order to avoid misplacing certain important artworks
False (must be organized, passionate, knowledgable, writing-proficient, and a multitasker)
A professional who is knowledgable in art; scouts for talents on behalf of an agency seeking to employ art directors or art itself for a collection
Art Buyer
A person who works for a company; buys and sells works of art
Art Dealers
T or F: Art dealers often study the history of art once they start their careers
False (even before they start)
T or F: Art dealers have to take note of both the creative and business sides of their job
True
T or F: Art dealers must keep up with the trends of the art market to know which styles will sell
True