Theories

Question 1

Define theory.

Answer 1

This is an explanation or idea.

Question 2

Which theory of art studies elements and principles of design?

Answer 2

Formalist

Question 3

Which theory of art assumes that this creative expressiveness should model what You have created in the real world?

Answer 3

Imitationalism

Question 4

Which theory of art holds that an object can only be so if defined or held in the context of the art world?

Answer 4

Institutional(ism)

Question 5

The goal of this artistic theory is to communicate moods or ideas.

Answer 5

Emotional(ism)

Question 6

Summarize the Instrumentalist Theory of Art.

Answer 6

The ideal, or standard, works of art shape how we perceive the world.

Question 7

Summarize the Historical Theory of Art.

Answer 7

An object can only be art if its foundation supports a previous work of art.

Question 8

In this theory, Thinker Erik Erikson believed that babies trust when their basic needs are met and adolescents are on a search for identity.

Answer 8

The Stages of Psychosocial Development

Question 9

In this theory, Thinker Jean Piaget believed that babies are sensual, young children see things from only their perspective, school-age kids can think in concrete terms and those who are 11+ can reason abstractly.

Answer 9

The Theory of Cognitive Development

Question 10

This theory states that humans are smart in different ways.

Answer 10

Your Multiple Intelligence Theory via Sir Howard Gardener