Unit 01: Creativity

Question 1

Art came from which Argan root word that means “to join” or “to put together”?

Answer 1

Ar

Question 2

The Latin term for arts, “ARS” mean?

Answer 2

Artificially made or composed by man.

Question 3

From what time period was “Arte,” meaning craftsmanship used?

Answer 3

Renaissance period

Question 4

What is the most important expression developed by man?

Answer 4

Art

Question 5

Art is nature. True or False?

Answer 5

False; art is derived from nature

Question 6

Art is found in all ages and all countries.

Answer 6

Art is universal

Question 7

Art transcends time.

Answer 7

Art is timeless.

Question 8

Various disciplines are interwoven in art.

Answer 8

Art is interdisciplinary.

Question 9

Italian philosopher who said art is vision.

Answer 9

Beneditto Croce

Question 10

“Art is direct opposite of practical.”

Answer 10

St. Thomas Aquinas

Question 11

“Art is refined and intensified forms of experiences.”

Answer 11

John Dewey

Question 12

Russian novelist who said “art is a means of union/communication among men.”

Answer 12

Leo Tolstoy

Question 13

Art imitates reality.

Answer 13

Mimetic Theory

Question 14

Art is a copy of nature.

Answer 14

Representationalism

Question 15

Enhancing the appearance of nature.

Answer 15

Selective modification

Question 16

Non-figurative theory of art

Answer 16

Formalism

Question 17

Most prominent Filipino action theorist

Answer 17

Jose Joya

Question 18

Institutional theory states that art is__.

Answer 18

An integration of objects within the artworld.

Question 19

Art perceived by the eyes.

Answer 19

Visual art

Question 20

3d arts

Answer 20

Plastic art

Question 21

2 types of visual arts

Answer 21

Graphic & plastic art

Question 22

Type of graphic art that is a multi-reproduction of a work.

Answer 22

Printing

Question 23

Printing on plate with incised lines

Answer 23

Intaglio

Question 24

Printing with the use of stones such as limestones.

Answer 24

Lithography

Question 25

Drama set to music

Answer 25

Opera

Question 26

Art with the use of body to convey artistic expression.

Answer 26

Performing arts

Question 27

Most direct of the arts.

Answer 27

Dance

Question 28

Has direct, obvious purpose.

Answer 28

Functional art

Question 29

Transforming an existing domain into a new one.

Answer 29

Creativity

Question 30

According to Aristotle, art is_.

Answer 30

Art is the RIGHT reason for making things.

Question 31

Changing the physical appearance of nature.

Answer 31

Physical alteration

Question 32

Copying nature according to subjective interpretation.

Answer 32

Perceptual interpretation

Question 33

Physical alteration, selective modification and perceptual interpretation fall under what theory of art?

Answer 33

Representationalism

Question 34

Expressionism is an expression what an artist’s _.

Answer 34

Emotion

Question 35

Practical usefulness of art

Answer 35

Art functions

Question 36

Art serves the body.

Answer 36

Art addresses human needs

Question 37

Enumerate the assumptions on art

Answer 37

Art is universal
a means of communication
timeless
addresses human needs
Not nature
Demands experience or involvement
Art is interdisciplinary

Question 38

Give 5 personal function of arts

Answer 38

Art helps express one’s self.
Art helps release tensions.
Art soothes the heart
Art makes us sensitive and responsive.
Art educates our senses and sharpens our perceptions of colors, forms, texture, designs, sounds, rhythms and harmonies in our environment.
Art makes us aware of the beautiful things in life.
Art makes our life exciting.
Art makes us aware of other people’s feelings and thinking.
Art helps us gain understanding of ourselves and others.
Art helps us improve our lives.

Question 39

What are social functions of art?

Answer 39

Influences people’s behavior
used in public situation
for social description

Question 40

Utmost physical function of art.

Answer 40

To make our lives physically comfortable

Question 41

“Art is an expression of thoughts through a visible medium.”

Answer 41

Anne Airaudi

Question 42

Type of printing where the unwanted portions are cut away.

Answer 42

Relief printing