Quiz 1 Flashcards
it is the ability to create or the quality of being creative.
Creativity
Two aspects of creativity
a. originality- something novel
b. Effectiveness- it takes the form of a value
it is the act or power of forming a mental image of something not present to
the senses or never before wholly perceived in reality
Imagination
a mode, means, or use of significant representation or symbolism
Expression
Factors in making art
- Involves process
- Historical/cultural context
- Expression of affect/emotions
- Communicate social issues
- Provoke reactions
- Visual elements
- Techniques
- Storytelling
- Style
- Collaboration
- Symbolism
- Measure (beat, rhythm, rules eme)
- Technology
What are the tenets of Art Appreciation? Explain each
a. artworks are expressions of personal experience of beauty
b. artworks are expressed in symbols
c. symbols are structured in certain orders following universal principles
d. These orders can be restructured using the same universal principles
What are the different art forms? (a-g)
a. visual arts
b. literature
c. music
d. performance art
e. film
f. dance
g. applied arts
What are the functions of art?
- Aesthetic function
- Didactic function
- Communicative function
- Practical function
- Psychological function
- Religious function
- Socio-political function
to beautify or transform a space
Aesthetic function
to be a medium for teaching
Didactic function
to communicate meaning
Communicative function
to be of practical use like furniture, and gadgets.
Practical function
to evoke reactions
Psychological function
To be used in worship
Religious function
to be a vehicle for national symbols and meaningful undertakings.
Socio-political function
