Theories of art Flashcards
This theory asserts that art is the
imitation of the appearance of reality.
Imitationism/Imitationalism (Mimetic Theory).
according to this philosopher, “all artistic creation is a form of imitation; a representation of nature.”
Plato
theory which stresses that art is a copy, an image, an appearance or a reproduction of things, people, objects, nature and events.
Representationalism
three ways of representing nature based on this theory.
Physical Alteration
Selective Modification
Perceptual Interpretation
the process of copying nature according to the subjective
interpretation of the artist, but the resulting image is still recognizable.
Perceptual interpretation
process of changing the physical appearance of nature, like a
natural marble that turn into a sculpture by carving and cutting
Physical alteration
process of enhancing the appearance of nature, like a forest
that becomes a garden by arranging and trimming the plants, or a woman beautifying herself by
putting cosmetics on her face.
Selective modification
This theory views that art is the combination of perceptual elements.
formalism
In this theory, art is viewed as the expression of the artist’s emotion
Expressionism
activity or work performed by the
artists in the process of producing the art.
Action Theory
the most famous action Painter in the Philippines
Jose Joya
American painter who put into practice the Action Theory of Art.
Jackson Pollock
social institution composed of people who have been recognized to have influence and power over the production, exhibition, dissemination and consumption of art.
artworld
This theory stresses that art is the integration of objects within the
artworld. It is also called the Theory of the Artworld.
Institutional Theory
Who are the people included in the artworld?
♧ artists
♧ art critics
♧ art historians/educators
♧ art patrons/curators
♧ art museums/galleries
♧ schools/clubs
♧ art awards
♧ recognitions/popularity
♧ art journals
♧ TV/newspapers
