Final Art History Exam Flashcards
Memorization (17 cards)
Dematerialization
The idea that art does not need a material or physical form
Aesthetics of Administration
institutional, bureaucratic, and office materials and styles like typewriting or government text.
Endurance of Art
Art that tests the artists physical and mental limits , often performed over long durations.
Earth Body Art
Art that integrates the body with natural elements, often emphasizing spiritual and cultural connections.
“The Mammy” Stereotype
A racist caricature of black women as loyal, submissive domestic servants or caretakers.
Chicano Park
Established community park in 1971 in Barrio Logan, San Diego, a hub of Chicanomuralism and community activism.
Male Gaze
The term was critiqued by feminist artists who challenged being viewed as objects of male desire, instead creating work that reclaimed female subjectivity and agency.
Culture Jamming
Tactic used by feminist art groups like Guerrilla Girls to disrupt mainstream media and advertising through parody, bold visuals, and data, highlighting gender and racial inequalities in institutions like museums.
Womanhouse
Feminist art installation organized by Judy Chicago and Miriam Schapiro with CalArts Students, where an abandoned house was transformed into a space that explored women’s experiences in domestic life.
Culture Wars
The ideological conflict between groups with differing social views on gender, race, religion, and art. Often these conflicts manifest in political and public policy.
Biennial
A biennial is a major contemporary art exhibition that occurs every two years, showcasing innovative works and fostering dialogue in the art world.
Identity Politics
Political alliances are formed around identity or around shared experiences and struggles. Particularly by marginalized groups advocating for representation and justice.
Deskilling
An artist intentionally strips away technical precision to challenge the conventional notions of craftsmanship and artistic value.
NFT
Non-fungible token. Digital certificates help prove that you have the original digital token and retain ownership of it.
Appropriation
The act of borrowing or reusing existing images, styles, or objects—often from pop culture, another artist, or historical sources—and presenting them as new artworks, often to critique or recontextualize the original.
