1. Meaning & Importance Of Art

Question 1

Refers to the arts such as visual arts or performing arts

Answer 1

Humanities

Question 2

Whst word does art come from

Answer 2

Artis (italian word); Artizein/Arkiskein (Greek)

Question 3

Means craftmanship, skill, mastery of form, inventiveness, and association that exist between form & ideas, and between material & techniques

Answer 3

Artis (Italian word)

Question 4

Means to “prepare” & “put together”

Answer 4

Greek

Artizein = prepare
Arkiskein = put together

Question 5

T OR F: all arts have functions for people since they satisfy particular needs of people

Answer 5

TRUE

Question 6

Type of art that we perceive with our eyes & occupy space

Answer 6

Visual arts or Space arts

Question 7

Type of art that can be heard or expressed in time

Answer 7

Auditory or time arts

Question 8

Type of art that can be both seen and heard and exist in both space and time

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Combined arts

Question 9

T OR F: a true work of art is made by man himself imitatively and creatively

Answer 9

FALSE: a true work of art is made by man himself NOT imitatively, BUT creatively

Question 10

T OR F: a true artist finds inspiration in nature and imitates it in their works of art.

Answer 10

FALSE: A true artist does not imitate natre but rather inteprets it in his own way

Question 11

What does ars (Latin) mean?

Answer 11

Ability or skill

Question 12

4 common essentials of art

Answer 12

1. Man-made
2. Creative, not imitative
3. Must benefit & satisfy man — man must make use of art practically
4. Expressed through a certain medium/material

Question 13

T OR F: arts is called humanities because it brings out the good and noble in us

Answer 13

TRUE

Question 14

ability to interpret or understand man-made arts and enjoy them either rhrough actual and work experience

Answer 14

Art appreciation

Question 15

Usually anything represented in the artwork

Answer 15

Subject of art

Question 16

Artworks that depict something easily recognizable by most people

Answer 16

Representational or objective arts

Question 17

Artworks that have no resemblance to any real subject

Answer 17

Non-representational or non-objective arts

Question 18

T OR F: Non-representational arts do not represent anything and they are what they are; rather appeal directly to the intellects primarily because of the satisfying organization of elements

Answer 18

FALSE: appeal directly to the SENSES

Question 19

T OR F: traditional sculptures have subjects whereas contemporary paintings have shifted their interest to work of art as an object itself

Answer 19

TRUE

Question 20

4 main functions of art

Answer 20

1. Aesthetic
2. Utilitarian
3. Cultural
4. Social

Question 21

Function: man becomes conscious of beauty of nature; benefits from his own work & from those done by fellowman

Answer 21

Aesthetic function

Question 22

Function: man lives in comfort & happiness; provided with necessities & conveniences of life; also improves nature

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Utilitarian function

Question 23

Function: Via printed matter, art transmits & preserves skills and knowledge from one generation to another; makes man aware of his cultural background

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Cultural function

Question 24

Function: man learns to love and help others; internation understanding and cooperation are fostered

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social function

Question 25

Manaois: 2 general dimensions of art

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1. Fine arts or independent arts 2. Practical/useful/utilitarian arts

Question 26

made primarily for aesthetic enjoyment through the senses, especially visual and auditory

Answer 26

Fine arts or independent arts

Question 27

intended for practical use; development of raw materials for utilitarian purposes

Answer 27

Practical/useful/utilitarian arts

Question 28

Custodia Sanchez: 2 groups of arts

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1. graphic arts 2. plastic arts

Question 29

include painting, drawing, photography, graphic process (printing), commercial art (designing of books, advertisements, signs, posters, and other displays), and mechanical process, in which portrayals of forms and symbols are recorded on a two-dimensional surface

Answer 29

graphic arts

Question 30

include all fields of visual arts for which materials are organized into three-dimensional forms such as structural architecture, landscape architecture (gardens, parks, playgrounds, golf course beautification), city physical planning and interior arranging (design of wallpaper, furniture), sculpture, crafts, industrial design, dress and costume design, and theatre design

Answer 30

plastic arts

Question 31

Josefina Estolas: 2 types of arts

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1. major 2. minor

Question 32

Josefina Estolas: include painting, architecture, sculpture, literature, music, and dance

Answer 32

major art

Question 33

Josefina Estolas: include decorative arts, popular arts, graphic arts, plastic arts, and industrial arts.

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minor arts

Question 34

Josefina Estolas: 6 more types of art

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1. visual 2. performing 3. literary 4. popular 5. gustatory art of the cuisine 6. decorative art or applied arts

Question 35

Panizo & Rustia: 2 major divisions of art

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1. according to purpose 2. according to media & forms

Question 36

Arts that are classified according to purpose fall into 5 categories

Answer 36

1. practical/useful 2. liberal 3. fine 4. major 5. minor

Question 37

are directed to produce artifacts and utensils for the satisfaction of human needs; Handicrafts (basket weaving, mat weaving, etc.), embroidery, ceramics, iron and metal crafts, and tin can manufacturing are examples of these arts.

Answer 37

practical/useful arts

Question 38

are directed toward intellectual growth, such as in the study of philosophy, psychology, literature, mathematics, and sciences.

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liberal arts

Question 39

focused towards creative activity for the contemplation of the mind and the upliftment of the spirit. Painting, sculpture, and architecture are examples of these arts.

Answer 39

fine arts

Question 40

characterized by actual and potential expressiveness such as music, poetry, and sculpture

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major arts

Question 41

concerned with practical uses and purposes, such as interior decoration and porcelain art.

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minor arts

Question 42

Arts that are classified according to media and forms are divided into five

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1. plastic 2. phonetic 3. kinetic 4. pure 5. mixed

Question 43

are works which exist in a physical space and perceived by the sense of sight. Such arts include sculpture and decorative materials

Answer 43

plastic arts

Question 44

utilize sounds and words as mediums of expression. Examples are music, drama, and literature.

Answer 44

phonetic arts

Question 45

involve the element of rhythm. Dance is a popular type

Answer 45

kinetic arts

Question 46

take only one medium of expression like sound in music and color in painting.

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pure art

Question 47

take more than one medium such as the opera which combines music, poetry, and drama.

Answer 47

mixed art

Question 48

T OR F: Cave paintings and drawings are believed to reflect ancient religious beliefs and visions.

Answer 48

TRUE

Question 48

When did the history of art began?

Answer 48

began with that of humanity

Question 49

T OR F: Artworks made from the more durable materials like metal, stone, clay, bone, and glass survive longer than those made from materials that are more prone to decay like wood. This is why most of sculptures made in wood had been lost through time.

Answer 49

TRUE