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
T or F: The artists are the only people who get to decide how much their artwork costs and that value is fixed
False (art dealers estimate how much they can pay for it as well as its resale price)
T or F: Art dealers determine the artwork’s value based only on who created it (examines the artists)
False (they look at the fine details and compare it with similar pieces)
Refers to a personal owned collection of works/art
Private collection
T or F: When something is labeled as a “private collection” in a museum, it means that it is owned by the institution
False (it is not owned by the institution; it is on loan either for a temporary short-term exhibition or a long one)
The source of a private collection usually comes from whom?
Art collectors
Who enumerated the steps in the creative process based on his book?
Clue: kaklase natin to
Robert Fritz
Robert Fritz stated that this skill is something that can be learned and developed
Creating
Robert Fritz stated that we can learn to create by doing what?
Creating (you dumbass)
T or F: Creation starts at the end
True (you have to have an idea of what you want to create; there needs to be a vision)
This is in accordance to step 1: Conceive the result you want to create
T or F: It is easy to create something original even without knowing what already exists in the market
False (it is difficult)
This is in accordance to step 2: Know what currently exists
T or F: Having an idea or vision is not enough to create art
True (you have to make it real, manifest it, receive criticism, make mistakes, and do it all over again)
This is in accordance to step 3: Take actions
T or F: Every new creation reduces your fresh thoughts and knowledge because it’s been used up
False (it is an avenue for newer ideas; you will start to increase your ability to picture what you want and to make it real)
This is in accordance with step 4: Develop your creativity
T or F: There are 4 fundamental stages in the creative process
False (3)
This is in accordance to step 5: Learn the rhythms of the creative process
Stage in the Creative Process
> the initial moment when a project is conceived
> a lot of energy coming out of a future you are envisioning
> a powerful time to use widely in order to move forward
Germination (1)
In the germination stages, you are planting the _____ of your creation
Seeds
The most important and difficult aspect in the germination stage is ______
Choosing
Refers to choosing some things while leaving some out
Being specific
T or F: The germination process is a painful experience
True (but it is necessary)
T or F: You have to learn how to choose well in order to make good decisions
True
T or F: Avoid what you don’t want to do instead of doing what you want to do
False (reverse); choose what you want instead of avoiding what you don’t
Stage in the Creative Process
> you will internalize and incorporate the idea you want to create
> the time when a project comes into your own being (becomes one with you when it was initially external)
> the creation grows from inside and begins to manifest in everything you do
Assimilation (2)
In assimilation, your creation becomes a manifestation in everything that you do, consciously or unconsciously?
Trick question, it’s BOTH (it is part of your being now)
T or F: Every new idea and connection brings your vision to life, making it real and more tangible
True
Assimilation follows an ______ pathway with it’s own rhythms and needs
Organic
T or F: In assimilation, everything will always start to look harmonious and working in order
False (sometimes it will get chaotic and difficult to manage)
T or F: You should step in once the process goes off the rail or attempt to adapt it to your convenience
False (you will likely be unsuccessful and put the project in danger)
Stage in the Creative Process
> the time to finish the project and give it its final shape before presenting to the audience
> energy will be small and dispersed with a new vision
Completion (3)
This should be put on projects in order to stick to a fixed timeframe and to avoid getting entangled in small never-ending details
Deadline
A beautiful way to conclude a project is by doing what?
Celebrating
A great opportunity to share with people the happiness that stems from what you’ve created, and then afterwards, you’ll be ready to start again
Celebration
This can be associated with art exploration, concept development, and art production
Art making
Stage in Art Making
> ends when the planning is concluded and the content starts being produced
Pre-production/Subject development (1)
Stage in Art Making
> joins diverse material and unimportant inputs to make something for consumption (the output)
> creation of a good/service that has significant contributions to the utility of individuals
Production/Medium manipulation (2)
These refer to plans and know-hows in the second stage of art making
Unimportant inputs
Stage in Art Making
> once an artwork is finished, it will be displayed, circulated, or performed for an audience
Post-production/Completion/Exhibition (3)
