Brainscape's Knowledge GenomeTM


Top Flashcards (Certified)
All Flashcards

Art Appreciation > art > Flashcards

art Flashcards

art (109 cards)

Start Studying
1
Q

What is the primary distinction between art history and art appreciation?

A

Art history focuses on the chronological study of art movements and artists, while art appreciation involves personal interpretation and emotional response to artworks.

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
2
Q

What role does creativity play in art making?

A

Creativity distinguishes one artwork from another by introducing originality and uniqueness.

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
3
Q

True or False: Not everyone can be considered an artist.

A

True

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
4
Q

Fill in the blank: Art is a product of man’s ______, ______, and ______.

A

[creativity], [imagination], [expression]

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
5
Q

According to Jean-Paul Sartre, what is the role of art?

A

To depict the world in a completely different light and perspective.

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
6
Q

What is the difference between expressing emotions and describing emotions in art?

A

Expressing emotions involves creating something beautiful from one’s feelings, while describing emotions is simply stating them.

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
7
Q

What are the main categories of visual arts?

A
  • Decorative art
  • Commercial art
  • Fine art
How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
8
Q

What is performance art?

A

A live art form where the artist’s medium is primarily the human body, often incorporating other artistic elements.

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
9
Q

What are the important elements of architecture?

A
  • Plan
  • Construction
  • Design
How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
10
Q

What defines applied arts?

A

Incorporating elements of style and design to everyday items to enhance their aesthetic value.

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
11
Q

What is the primary purpose of visual arts?

A

To express messages, meanings, and emotions through visual means.

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
12
Q

What is the difference between realism and photorealism?

A

Realism aims for a reflection of the real world, while photorealism strives to create an image indistinguishable from a photograph.

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
13
Q

What is the characteristic of expressionism in art?

A

Focuses on the artist’s feelings, often using distorted images and vivid colors that do not conform to reality.

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
14
Q

What is the main characteristic of impressionism?

A

Uses small brush strokes to build up a larger picture, focusing on the effects of light and color.

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
15
Q

What does the term ‘mixed media’ refer to in art?

A

Artwork that uses more than one medium or material.

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
16
Q

What is the significance of imagination in art?

A

Imagination allows for the creation of bold and new ideas that can stimulate change.

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
17
Q

What is the role of taste in art appreciation?

A

Refining one’s ability to appreciate art helps in understanding its purpose and recognizing its beauty.

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
18
Q

Fill in the blank: Filmmaking is considered both an art and an ______.

A

[industry]

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
19
Q

What does poetry performance involve?

A

Expressing emotions through carefully selected words, movements, tone, and volume.

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
20
Q

What is the main goal of portrait photography?

A

To capture the personality of a person or group using lighting and poses.

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
21
Q

What is the significance of landscape photography?

A

It captures the natural beauty of landscapes, usually without human activity.

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
22
Q

What distinguishes acrylic painting from oil painting?

A

Acrylics dry quickly and are water-soluble, while oils take longer to dry and require special chemicals for thinning.

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
23
Q

What unique quality does watercolor painting offer?

A

Transparency and luminosity that allows for a natural glow from the paper.

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
24
Q

What is the definition of graphic art?

A

Art created by hand or on a computer, often looking two-dimensional and modern.

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
25
What is the artistic value of charcoal sketches?
They are raw, versatile, and do not require mixing colored pigments.
26
What does the term 'literary art' encompass?
Writing that uses a unique style, focusing on emotional communication beyond professional or technical forms.
27
True or False: All buildings can be considered beautiful architecture.
False
28
What is expressionism?
A style of art that focuses on the artist's feelings, often using distorted images and vivid colors.
29
Define impressionism.
A painting style from the 19th century using small brush strokes to create a larger picture, focusing on accurate lighting without realistic scenes.
30
What characterizes abstract paintings?
They avoid realism, representing subjects through colors or shapes, leaving interpretation to the viewer.
31
What is surrealism?
A 20th-century movement combining abstract concepts with semi-realistic objects, creating illogical or dreamlike visuals.
32
What defines pop art?
A movement inspired by modern life’s commodification, using realistic imagery and bold colors from cartoons and advertisements.
33
List the five genres of painting subjects.
* History Painting * Portrait Art * Genre Painting * Landscape Painting * Still Life Painting
34
What is history painting?
Art that focuses on historical, religious, or allegorical events, often conveying a moral message.
35
What does portrait art depict?
People, typically focusing on a single individual or a group.
36
What is genre painting?
Art depicting everyday scenes, emphasizing life itself rather than individual characters.
37
What is landscape painting?
Art that portrays natural scenes, often aiming for realism in aspects like light and shadow.
38
What does still life painting focus on?
Everyday or domestic objects, aiming for accurate representation and often used for practicing painting techniques.
39
Define printmaking.
Creating an image on a matrix transferred to a flat surface using ink, allowing multiple prints from the same matrix.
40
What is photography?
The process of making pictures using light patterns recorded onto a sensitive medium or storage chip.
41
What is a film?
A work of visual art simulating experiences and communicating ideas through moving images, often accompanied by sound.
42
What was the significance of Michael Faraday's experiment in 1831?
Introduced early stroboscopic animation using a rotating cardboard disc.
43
What did Joseph Plateau propose in 1849?
A stop motion technique with stereoscopic recordings of plaster models in different positions.
44
What was Janssen's photographic revolver used for in 1874?
To document stages of the transit of Venus, an early form of time-lapse photography.
45
What did Wordsworth Donisthorpe patent in 1876?
An apparatus for taking and exhibiting photographs to show continuous movement.
46
Who created sequential photographs of a horse in motion in 1878?
Eadweard Muybridge.
47
What is chronophotography?
A method of creating sequential photographs, popularized by Etienne-Jules Marey.
48
What did Ottomar Anschütz develop between 1886 and 1894?
The Electrotachyscope, for displaying chronophotographic images.
49
What did Louis Le Prince invent in the 1880s?
Functional motion picture cameras.
50
What was the Théâtre Optique?
A projection device developed by Émile Reynaud for longer sequences of moving images.
51
What is the Kinetoscope?
An early motion picture device developed by Thomas Edison.
52
Who was the first to demonstrate a natural-color motion picture system?
Edward Raymond Turner.
53
What was the significance of The Jazz Singer (1927)?
The first full-length film with synchronized sound.
54
What is 3D cinema technology?
A method using two cameras to create a more immersive viewing experience.
55
What does 4D film technology include?
Sensory experiences like motion and smells, enhancing the viewing experience.
56
What is performance art?
A time-based art form featuring live presentations that draw on various artistic disciplines.
57
When did performance art arise as a term?
In the early 1970s.
58
What is theater?
A form of performance art where actors portray characters in a story for an audience.
59
What is the main purpose of theatrical performance?
To portray a story, play, or musical for an audience using actors or actresses.
60
What are the universal features that unite different types of theater?
* Live performance * Storytelling * Audience interaction
61
How has theater served society throughout history?
As a platform for artistic expression, social commentary, and political satire.
62
What are some examples of musical styles?
* Classical * Jazz * Rock * Pop * Hip-hop
63
What is opera?
A genre of musical theater that blends music, singing, and drama.
64
What are the types of opera?
* Tragedy * Comedy * Historical drama
65
What skills do opera singers need?
* Beautiful singing voice * Acting convincingly
66
What characterizes musical theater?
Incorporation of songs, spoken dialogue, acting, and dance.
67
What are some well-known works of musical theater?
* The Phantom of the Opera * Les Miserables * Hamilton
68
What skills are essential for actors in musical theater?
* Acting * Singing * Dancing
69
What are circus arts?
A branch of performing arts that includes acrobatics, aerial feats, juggling, and clowning.
70
What are the characteristics of comedy as a performance art?
* Wit * Humor * Satire
71
What forms can comedy take?
* Stand-up * Sketch * Improv * Humorous acting
72
What is the role of dance in performing arts?
To emphasize physical movement and self-expression.
73
What are the different forms of dance?
* Traditional ballet * Modern dance * Contemporary dance
74
What is acting?
A performance art where characters are portrayed through speech, movement, and expression.
75
What is storytelling in the context of performing arts?
An art form where narratives are told orally, visually, and emotionally.
76
What is puppetry?
A style of live theater where performers use puppets to act out scenes.
77
What are some common features of poetry?
* Distinctive line structure * Use of imagery * Musicality
78
What is a sonnet?
A poem predominantly concerned with matters of the heart, typically with 14 lines.
79
What are the two common forms of sonnets?
* Petrarchan * Shakespearean
80
What is a haiku?
A three-line poem with a syllable structure of 5-7-5, often focused on nature.
81
What defines an elegy?
A poem of lamentation focusing on death.
82
What are the three parts of an elegy?
* Grief * Praise for the deceased * Consolation
83
What is a limerick?
A humorous five-line poem with a specific rhythm and rhyme scheme.
84
True or False: Dance can only be performed in theaters.
False
85
Fill in the blank: Poetry is literature that evokes a concentrated imaginative awareness of _______.
[experience or a specific emotional response]
86
What is the significance of technical proficiency in puppetry?
Essential for directing puppet actions and expressions.
87
What role does comedy play in society?
Acts as a form of social commentary and critique.
88
What is the importance of storytelling in human culture?
Helps people connect and communicate within their communities.
89
What is the subject that makes an elegy an elegy?
Death ## Footnote Elegies are poems of lamentation that focus on themes of loss and mourning.
90
What is the defining characteristic of a limerick?
Humor ## Footnote Limericks are known for their funny and sometimes crude nature.
91
How many lines does a limerick have?
Five lines
92
What is the rhyme scheme of a limerick?
AABBA
93
What type of poetry is a ballad closely tied to?
Musical forms
94
What are the common features of a ballad?
* Tells a story * Often romantic, adventurous, or humorous * Arranged in groups of 4 lines (quatrains) * Alternating 4 and 3 beat lines * Rhyme scheme usually ABAB or ABCB
95
What is the main purpose of an ode?
To address and often praise a specific person, thing, or event
96
What tone do odes usually have?
Solemn, serious
97
What are the common characteristics of an epic poem?
* Employs an objective and omniscient narrator * Written in an elevated style * Recounts heroic events * Grand in scale
98
What is a stanza in poetry?
The poetic equivalent of a prose paragraph
99
What are stanzas of two lines called?
Couplet
100
What are stanzas of three lines called?
Tercet
101
What are stanzas of four lines called?
Quatrain
102
What are stanzas of five lines called?
Cinquain
103
What are stanzas of six lines called?
Sestet or sexain
104
What are stanzas of seven lines called?
Septet
105
What are stanzas of eight lines called?
Octave
106
Fill in the blank: The poem 'The Road Not Taken' is written by _______.
Robert Frost
107
Fill in the blank: The poem 'We Wear the Mask' is written by _______.
Paul Laurence Dunbar
108
True or False: An elegy must always include a praise for the deceased.
True
109
True or False: Limericks are typically serious in tone.
False

Art Appreciation (1 decks)

Brainscape helps you reach your goals faster, through stronger study habits.
© 2025 Bold Learning Solutions. Terms and Conditions