Unit 2

Question 1

Art that serves a practical purpose

Answer 1

Functional Art

Question 2

Art that serves an aesthetic or expressive purpose.

Answer 2

Non-Functional Art

Question 3

The Greek term meaning “purpose,” connected to Aristotle’s view that everything has an end or goal.

Answer 3

Telos

Question 4

The philosophical perspective that suggests art reflects deeper truths about human experiences, according to Aristotle.

Answer 4

Mimesis

Question 5

The concept of emotional purification that audiences experience through engagement with art, particularly in tragic narratives.

Answer 5

Catharsis

Question 6

The idea that art can educate and fulfill the human desire for knowledge while providing enjoyment.

Answer 6

Art as a Means of Learning)

Question 7

The role of art in prompting moral and ethical reflection among its audience, as proposed by Aristotle.

Answer 7

Moral Reflection

Question 7

The term used to describe art that can mislead and distort reality, creating emotional manipulation.

Answer 7

Deceptive Art

Question 8

The notion that art imitates life, capturing not just surface realities but the essence of human experiences.

Answer 8

Mimesis

Question 8

Plato’s view that art is twice removed from truth because it imitates the physical world, rather than the realm of ideal forms.

Answer 8

Imitation

Question 9

Aristotle’s belief that witnessing the struggles of tragic characters helps audiences learn about virtue, vice, and consequences.

Answer 9

Moral Development

Question 10

The personal function of art that allows for self-expression and sharing of inner thoughts and emotions.

Answer 10

Self-Expression

Question 11

The idea that art has the potential to corrupt society and distract from the pursuit of truth, according to Plato.

Answer 11

Corruption of Society

Question 12

The philosophical stance that art should be understandable to everyone, transcending intellectual complexity.

Answer 12

Universality of Art

Question 13

The perspective that art plays a critical role in society by addressing collective needs and fostering community.

Answer 13

Social Function of Art

Question 14

The philosophical idea that art can promote brotherhood and compassion among individuals, as argued by Tolstoy.

Answer 14

Brotherhood and Compassion

Question 15

Aristotle’s view on the role of art in moral education, suggesting it leads to the development of moral reasoning.

Answer 15

Moral Education

Question 16

Kant’s concept that emphasizes the experience of beauty without personal interest or ulterior motives

Answer 16

Disinterested Pleasure

Question 16

The notion that artists often depict their cultural or social identity through their works.

Answer 16

Cultural Identity

Question 17

The category of art that includes personal therapy through creative expression, such as painting or writing.

Answer 17

Art as Therapy

Question 18

The term used by Aristotle to describe art as an emotional release through witnessing powerful narratives.

Answer 18

Catharsis

Question 18

The idea that art can be considered non-functional while still holding artistic value

Answer 18

Non-Functional Art

Question 18

Tolstoy’s view that art should inspire moral and spiritual growth in individuals and society.

Answer 18

Moral Function of Art

Question 19

The philosopher who emphasized that art must be “universal and accessible” to all people, not just elites.

Answer 19

Leo Tolstoy

Question 19

The idea that the function of art can be categorized into personal, social, and physical functions.

Answer 19

Functions of Art

Question 19

The role of art in preserving cultural heritage and passing down traditions and values through generations.

Answer 19

Cultural Preservation

Question 19

The experience characterized by overwhelming awe and vastness, often evoked by art or nature, according to Kant.

Answer 19

The Sublime

Question 20

The category of art that emphasizes the emotional connection and shared feelings between the creator and the audience.

Answer 20

Emotional Communication

Question 20

The concept that true art involves the “transmission of emotion” from the artist to the audience, according to Leo Tolstoy.

Answer 20

Transmission of Emotion

Question 21

The social function of art that fosters communication, sparks debates, and can inspire social movements.

Answer 21

Art as Communication

Question 22

The belief that art can enrich individuals and society by revealing universal truths and experiences, according to Aristotle.

Answer 22

Enrichment Through Art