Unit Six

Question 1

Avant Garde

Answer 1

new and unusual or experimental ideas, especially in the arts, or the people introducing them.

Question 2

Aesthetic

Answer 2

concerned with beauty or the appreciation of beauty.

Question 3

Minimalist

Answer 3

a style or technique (as in music, literature, or design) that is characterized by extreme spareness and simplicity.

Question 4

Naturalistic

Answer 4

derived from real life or nature, or imitating it very closely.

Question 5

Sublime

Answer 5

of such excellence, grandeur, or beauty as to inspire great admiration or awe. OR elevate to a high degree of moral or spiritual purity or excellence.

Question 6

Surreal

Answer 6

having the qualities of surrealism; bizarre.

Question 7

Behaviorism

Answer 7

human and animal behavior can be explained in terms of conditioning, without appeal to thoughts or feelings, and that some mental conditions are best treated by altering behavior patterns

Question 8

Confucius and Confucian

Answer 8

an ancient Chinese belief system, which focuses on the importance of personal ethics and morality.

Question 9

Classicalism

Answer 9

following of ancient Greek or Roman principles and style in art and literature, generally associated with harmony, restraint, and adherence to recognized standards of form and craftsmanship, especially from the Renaissance to the 18th century

Question 10

Metaphysical

Answer 10

branch of philosophy that deals with the first principles of things, including abstract concepts such as being, knowing, substance, cause, identity, time, and space.

Question 11

Humanism

Answer 11

an outlook or system of thought attaching prime importance to human rather than divine or supernatural matters.

Question 12

Theology

Answer 12

the study of the nature of God and religious belief.

Question 13

John Locke

Answer 13

pioneered the ideas of natural law, social contract, religious toleration, and the right to revolution

Question 14

Thomas Hobbs

Answer 14

Philosopher whose concern is the problem of social and political order: how human beings can live together in peace and avoid the danger and fear of civil conflict.

Question 15

Descartes

Answer 15

Pioneered dualism of mind and matter and implied a concept of human beings; known for his philosophical statement, “I think, therefore I am”

Question 16

Artistic/Philosophical: Censorship in art often conflicts with the avant-garde nature of creative expression, as it limits the exploration of new and unusual ideas. Artists who challenge societal norms through their work may face restrictions that prevent them from fully expressing their aesthetic vision. This is particularly problematic when the censored art possesses a surreal or sublime quality, intended to provoke deep thought or admiration. In some cases, censorship can be seen as a form of behavioral control, where authorities attempt to condition society’s responses to certain ideas. This conflict raises important questions about the balance between public morality and the freedom to explore metaphysical concepts through art.

Question 17

1. According to the paragraph, how does censorship affect avant-garde art?

Answer 17

A. Censorship supports avant-garde art by providing clear guidelines for artistic expression.
B. Censorship aligns with the avant-garde nature of art by encouraging new and unusual ideas.
C. Censorship enhances the aesthetic value of avant-garde art by restricting its content.
D. Censorship conflicts with avant-garde art by limiting the exploration of new and unusual ideas. (correct answer)