L3.1: Artists and Artisans

Question 1

The most important elements/creators in any work of art

Answer 1

Artist/Artisan

Question 2

T or F: An artist’s urge to create is very personal and deep

Answer 2

False (universal and widespread)

Question 3

T or F: Artists and artisans are driven by their sense of wonder and curiosity

Answer 3

True

Question 4

Defined as an “art practitioner”; creates indirectly functional arts with aesthetic value

Answer 4

Artists

Question 5

Artists use different art materials to solve what specific types of problems?

Answer 5

Visual

Question 6

T or F: An artists inspiration is only drawn from exterior factors

Answer 6

False (they can also look within themselves)

Question 7

What do you call artists who are self-taught are not educated in traditional artistic methods?

Answer 7

Folk-artists

Question 8

Defined as a “craftsman”; produces directly functional/decorative arts

Answer 8

Artisans

Question 9

T or F: Craftsmen create things that make living complex

Answer 9

False (easier)

Question 10

T or F: An artisan is a physical worker

Answer 10

True

Question 11

T or F: Artisans create things that are only useful but not visually pleasing

Answer 11

False

Question 12

T or F: Artists create art with practical value

Answer 12

False (practical value = artisans)

Question 13

T or F: Artists only create for the gratification and appreciation of the viewer but with no practical use for the art

Answer 13

True

Question 14

An economic ecosystem that relies on supply, demand, and a work’s predicted monetary value in the future

Answer 14

Art market

Question 15

T or F: The principles of an art market are clearly stated for both the artists and buyers

Answer 15

False (artists do not make with the sole intention to sell art, nor do the buyers have an idea of its value)

Question 16

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

Answer 16

Curator

Question 17

T or F: A successful curator must avoid multitasking in order to avoid misplacing certain important artworks

Answer 17

False (must be organized, passionate, knowledgable, writing-proficient, and a multitasker)

Question 18

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

Answer 18

Art Buyer

Question 19

A person who works for a company; buys and sells works of art

Answer 19

Art Dealers

Question 20

T or F: Art dealers often study the history of art once they start their careers

Answer 20

False (even before they start)

Question 21

T or F: Art dealers have to take note of both the creative and business sides of their job

Answer 21

True

Question 22

T or F: Art dealers must keep up with the trends of the art market to know which styles will sell

Answer 22

True

Question 23

T or F: The artists are the only people who get to decide how much their artwork costs and that value is fixed

Answer 23

False (art dealers estimate how much they can pay for it as well as its resale price)

Question 24

T or F: Art dealers determine the artwork’s value based only on who created it (examines the artists)

Answer 24

False (they look at the fine details and compare it with similar pieces)

Question 25

Refers to a personal owned collection of works/art

Answer 25

Private collection

Question 26

T or F: When something is labeled as a "private collection" in a museum, it means that it is owned by the institution

Answer 26

False (it is not owned by the institution; it is on loan either for a temporary short-term exhibition or a long one)

Question 27

The source of a private collection usually comes from whom?

Answer 27

Art collectors

Question 28

Who enumerated the steps in the creative process based on his book? Clue: kaklase natin to

Answer 28

Robert Fritz

Question 29

Robert Fritz stated that this skill is something that can be learned and developed

Answer 29

Creating

Question 30

Robert Fritz stated that we can learn to create by doing what?

Answer 30

Creating (you dumbass)

Question 31

T or F: Creation starts at the end

Answer 31

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

Question 32

T or F: It is easy to create something original even without knowing what already exists in the market

Answer 32

False (it is difficult) This is in accordance to step 2: Know what currently exists

Question 33

T or F: Having an idea or vision is not enough to create art

Answer 33

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

Question 34

T or F: Every new creation reduces your fresh thoughts and knowledge because it's been used up

Answer 34

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

Question 35

T or F: There are 4 fundamental stages in the creative process

Answer 35

False (3) This is in accordance to step 5: Learn the rhythms of the creative process

Question 36

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

Answer 36

Germination (1)

Question 37

In the germination stages, you are planting the _____ of your creation

Answer 37

Seeds

Question 38

The most important and difficult aspect in the germination stage is ______

Answer 38

Choosing

Question 39

Refers to choosing some things while leaving some out

Answer 39

Being specific

Question 40

T or F: The germination process is a painful experience

Answer 40

True (but it is necessary)

Question 41

T or F: You have to learn how to choose well in order to make good decisions

Answer 41

True

Question 42

T or F: Avoid what you don't want to do instead of doing what you want to do

Answer 42

False (reverse); choose what you want instead of avoiding what you don't

Question 43

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

Answer 43

Assimilation (2)

Question 44

In assimilation, your creation becomes a manifestation in everything that you do, consciously or unconsciously?

Answer 44

Trick question, it's BOTH (it is part of your being now)

Question 45

T or F: Every new idea and connection brings your vision to life, making it real and more tangible

Answer 45

True

Question 46

Assimilation follows an ______ pathway with it's own rhythms and needs

Answer 46

Organic

Question 47

T or F: In assimilation, everything will always start to look harmonious and working in order

Answer 47

False (sometimes it will get chaotic and difficult to manage)

Question 48

T or F: You should step in once the process goes off the rail or attempt to adapt it to your convenience

Answer 48

False (you will likely be unsuccessful and put the project in danger)

Question 49

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

Answer 49

Completion (3)

Question 50

This should be put on projects in order to stick to a fixed timeframe and to avoid getting entangled in small never-ending details

Answer 50

Deadline

Question 51

A beautiful way to conclude a project is by doing what?

Answer 51

Celebrating

Question 52

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

Answer 52

Celebration

Question 53

This can be associated with art exploration, concept development, and art production

Answer 53

Art making

Question 54

Stage in Art Making > ends when the planning is concluded and the content starts being produced

Answer 54

Pre-production/Subject development (1)

Question 55

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

Answer 55

Production/Medium manipulation (2)

Question 56

These refer to plans and know-hows in the second stage of art making

Answer 56

Unimportant inputs

Question 57

Stage in Art Making > once an artwork is finished, it will be displayed, circulated, or performed for an audience

Answer 57

Post-production/Completion/Exhibition (3)