art appreciation Flashcards
(152 cards)
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it is just one part of the world of the Humanities
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Art
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history of the word humanities
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humanities came from the Latin word “humanus” which means, human, cultured, and refined
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how to be human?
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to show characteristics of rationality, benevolence, and care
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how to be cultured and refined?
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to show good taste and manner indicative of good and proper education
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it studies how people process and document the human experience
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humanities
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it stresses the importance of the individual and specific human needs
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principles of the humanities
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nature of the arts
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the word art comes from the Aryan root “ar” which means “to join” or “put together”
and Latin term “sars” and “artis” which means artificially made or composed by man
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these kinds of art forms make man’s life better
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functional art forms
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these kinds of art forms serve purposes far beyond mundane survival functions
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non-functional art forms
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function of art
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the human need for expression
the social need for display, celebration, and communication
the physical needs for functional objects
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it is the philosophical study of beauty and taste
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aesthetics
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he said that he had loved and hated the arts at the same time
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plato
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he presented his two ideas of the arts:
1. art is imitation (imitation of the forms)
2. art is dangerous (stir emotions)
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plato
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he first distinguished between what is good and what is beautiful
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aristotle
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poets, according to him, imitated three things:
1. things and events that have been or still are;
2. things which are said to be seen and are probable;
3. things which essentially are
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aristotle
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according to him, taste can be both be subjective and universal
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immanuel kant
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it does not focus on the properties of the object itself but rather on the pleasure one experiences as he responds to it
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subjective taste
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it is non-aesthetic and does not consider the beauty of the work or the mastery of the artist, but rather, the artwork is appreciated for what it is
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universal taste
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it is a person who exhibits exceptional skills in the visual and/or the performing arts
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artists
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they are more sensitive, very perceptive, and more creative
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artists
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they use their whole body to do an art
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artists
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it is a person who is in a skilled trade that involves making things by hand
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artisan
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woodcarvers of?
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paete, laguna
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ceramic makers of?
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tiwi, albay
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basket weavers of?
pangasinan
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pinya weavers of?
kalibo, aklan
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different art forms
painting
sculpture
architecture
music
dance
literature
theater
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it is best described as the application of pigment to a surface
painting
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it is a two-dimensional art form
painting
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an art form that is best described as three-dimensional
sculpture
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it is the most functional of all the art forms
architecture
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it involves creating designs for buildings and infrastructures
architecture
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it is the art of sound expressed through a song, through the use of instruments or a combination of both
music
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an art of body movements that is attuned to a musical piece
dance
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an art of using words to express thoughts, ideas, and feelings
literature
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a performance of drama
theater
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this type of art includes painting, sculpture, and architecture
visual arts
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this type of art includes music, dance, theater, and literature
performing arts
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it refers to what the work represents
subject
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it usually conveys mood
color
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sources of subject
nature
people
legends
history
religion
mythology
dreams and fantasy
technology
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this is the most popular source of objective art
nature
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this is the most interesting subject which can be in perpetual pose or performing tasks of everyday life
people
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it depicts real events which are verifiable facts that occurred in the past and it helps to commemorate events or to teach history to the viewers
history
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it is based on legends present to viewers of the art something tangible even when unverified. art brings life to these stories
legends
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it is based on the sacred texts and they use this to convey their beliefs
religion
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it is based on the stories of the gods and goddesses. they depict human or animal forms and present humanlike behavior
mythology
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it is the intrigue of the unconscious also inspires artists to present it through art for others to see, relate, and interpret
dreams and fantasy
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it is the modern era with its tall buildings and amazing machines are also subject matter for the artists
technology
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natural as possible and no exaggeration
naturalism
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it depicts the artist's attempt of portraying the subject as it is
realism
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it means "to move away" or "to separate from" reality, from presenting the subject as it really is
abstraction
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misshapen or twisted out
distortion
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form of abstraction results when the figures have been so arranged that their proportions differ significantly from reality
distortion
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form of abstraction that the subject is stretched vertically and/or some parts lengthened to give the impression of thinness
elongation
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form of abstraction that shows the subject as cut, lacerated, mutilated, or hacked with repeated blows
mangling
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form of abstraction that is presented through the use of basic geometric figures
cubism
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it draws the viewer's attention to what other message the artist may be trying to convey aside from what is obviously observed
symbolism
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it means wild beasts and they use bright colors
fauvism
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it doesn't follow the traditions and principles of art wherein it is a revolt against tradition and aims to show the wickedness of society
dadaism
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it captures the speed and force of the modern industrial society (technologies of modern life)
futurism
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it is an invented word for super-realism that emphasizes the activities of the subconscious mind
surrealism
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it depicts the emotions aroused by objects and events
expressionism
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people that use the visual arts as their venue of expression
visual artists
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people that are more adept at writing words and arranging musical notes to entice the imagination and evoke emotions
creative artists
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people who express their art through execution in front of an audience
performing artists
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an art form that can be perceived by the eyes
visual arts
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arts which include drawing, painting, mosaics, collage, and printmaking
graphic or two-dimensional art
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arts which include sculpture, architecture, and installations
plastic or three-dimensional art
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art classification that the viewers can hear and which are expressed in time (music and literature)
auditory or time arts
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art form that the viewers can see and hear which considers both time and space
combined arts
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it is happening only in a particular time and at a particular space
ephemeral arts
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it is the materials used to do an art
medium
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an artist's knowledge of the medium and his skill in making it achieve what he wants it to
technique
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it is derived from the latin word "curare" which means to take care
curation
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it is the process of managing, overseeing, and assembling or putting together a presentation or exhibit
curation
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the person responsible for the acquisition of objects
curator
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the fundamental skill needed in the visual arts
drawing
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made of graphite which comes in different hardness from soft to hard or thickness from thick to needle-like making possible a wide range of values
pencil
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drawing a series of thin parallel lines that run in the same direction
hatching
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drawing a series of thin parallel lines and crisscrossing it with another set of thin parallel lines
cross-hatching
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using the sharp point of the pencil to make dot patterns
stippling
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using the finger or a paper stump to gradually change the tone from dark to light
blending
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one of the oldest material for drawing that is still in use
ink
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composed of dry pigment held together by a gum binder and compressed into sticks
pastel
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using pastel of different colors to produce small marks, thus, creating a pattern
stippling
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using the point of the pastel to make parallel strokes creating a feather-like effect
feathering
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it is like layering but using pastel
scumbling
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technique of thickly applying the pastel by pressing it hard on the paper creating an opaque effect
impasto
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applying a thick deposit of pastel on the support then using a bunt pen, scraping it off to reveal the underlying color and create the design
sgraffito
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an organic medium that comes from burnt wood
charcoal
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most common surface used in two-dimensional art
paper
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described as the art of creating beautiful effects on a flat surface
painting
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pigments are mixed with water and applied to paper
watercolor
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pigment has been mixed with water and added with a chalk-like material to give it an opaque effect
gouache
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pigments are mixed with oil as its binder
oil paints
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pigment is mixed with egg yolk as binder
tempera
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pigment is mixed with water and applied on a portion of the wall with wet plaster
fresco
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it allows the color to stick to the surface ad thus, becomes a permanent part of the wall
wet plaster
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it is the part of the paint that gives the color
pigment
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a modern medium of synthetic paint using acrylic emulsion as binder
acrylic
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widely used by contemporary painters
acrylic
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"Reality" is defined by each person
True
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The word “ar” which means to join or put together is Latin in origin
True
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One function of art is for "display and communication"
True
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Creating music using a musical instrument is classified as one of the "visual arts"
Performing Arts
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During the "medieval times", art was used for the cultivation of the spiritual life
True
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"Humanities" is defined as the most important means of expression used by man
True
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The humanities uses an "objective approach" to the study of man
Subjective Approach
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In art appreciation, viewers "should only" focus on the description of the work
Should not only
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"Artisans" are skilled with the used of their hands
True
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"Sculpture and architecture" are the most functional of all art forms
Architecture
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Painting, photography, and drawing are "two-dimensional art forms"
True
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In art appreciation, "context" in art includes looking at the fines details of the art work (i.e.its color, lines)
Physical Description
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The artisans of "Paete, Laguna" are noted for their beauty earthen pots both functional and decorative
Tiwi, Albay
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Munch’s The Scream, is a "three-dimensional" art form
Two Dimensional
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"Self-concept" affects the person’s growth and development
True
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it refers to the skillful arrangement or composition of some common but significant qualities of nature such as sounds, colors, lines, movements, words, stone, and wood to express feelings, thoughts, imaginations, and dreams in an amazing, meaningful, and enjoyable way
Art
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it employs the use of perception, insights, feelings, and intuition
Art is subjective
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Architecture, Weaving, and Furniture - making are examples of?
Functional Art Forms
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Painting, Sculpture, Literature, Music, Dance, and Theater are examples of?
Non-functional Art Forms
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it is a field of discipline that has attempted to explain almost all aspects of human existence
Philosophy
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it is concerned with the nature of art and used as basis for interpreting and evaluating individual works of art
Aesthetics
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art is copy of a copy which leads people farther from away the truth
art is imitation
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art has power to stir emotions
art is dangerous
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they are people who have the ability to make a better copy of the true form
artist
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Originals are also called
forms
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they were seen by Aristotle as representations/imitations of ideas, imagination, and reality
paintings and sculptures
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it does not focus on the properties of the object itself, but rather on the pleasure one experiences as he responds to it
Subjective Taste
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appreciated the art for what it is
universal taste
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have subjects. Person, object, or event
Representational or objective arts
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do not have subject
Non-representational or non-objective arts
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bright colors showing joy and comfort
fauvism
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gods and goddesses
mythology
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subject is stretched
elongation
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use of geometric figures
cubism
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animals, trees, ocean
nature
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commemoration of events
history
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hobby horse
dadaism
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cut, lacerated, mutilated
mangling
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strong emotions
expressionism
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subject presented as is
realism
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sacred texts
religion
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to separate from
abstraction
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misshapen and twisted out
distortion
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deeper meaning
symbolism
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dreams and fantasies
surrealism
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he is known for his poetics
aristotle
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he is known for his dialouges
plato
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he is known for aesthetics
immanuel kant
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the colors are applied in layers, and made brighter by additional applications after the first layer had dried
layering
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ink is used in making beautiful handwriting, that is called _____, which in itself is an art
calligraphy
