FJSDOP Flashcards
(20 cards)
What is the central theme of Document 2 by U. Menneteau-Nielsen?
The central theme is that tasting is a multisensory experience involving taste, smell, touch, hearing, and sight.
Example: The smell is directly linked to emotional memory, as illustrated by the famous madeleine of Proust.
How does taste perception vary according to Document 2?
Taste is subjective and depends on taste buds and personal preferences.
What role does smell play in the tasting experience according to Document 2?
Smell is directly linked to emotional memory.
What aspect of touch influences food appreciation?
The texture of food (e.g., crunchy, creamy, rough) influences our enjoyment.
How does hearing affect our perception of taste?
Sounds of chewing or the ambient noise can alter our taste perception.
What visual factors influence appetite before tasting?
The visual appearance of food can evoke appetite or aversion.
What conclusion does Document 2 draw about food?
Food transcends mere nutritional need and engages all senses, creating a complete sensory experience.
What does the painting ‘Allegory of Taste’ by Brueghel & Rubens depict?
It depicts an abundance of food and artistic elements in a luxurious setting, engaging all senses.
How is the sense of sight represented in the painting ‘Allegory of Taste’?
Through the richness of colors and visual presentation of dishes.
What sensory elements are evoked by the presence of flowers and fine dishes in the painting?
The sense of smell is evoked.
What does the painting symbolize regarding taste?
It symbolizes abundance in food.
What auditory element is present in the painting ‘Allegory of Taste’?
Music is present in the scene.
How is touch represented in the painting?
Through the suggested textures of fabrics and foods.
What conclusion does the painting ‘Allegory of Taste’ suggest about meals?
Meals are represented as a total aesthetic pleasure, where each sense contributes to a form of sensory luxury.
What is the focus of the manga ‘Le Gourmet solitaire’?
It focuses on a man who eats alone, paying extreme attention to each sensation during the meal.
What does each meal represent in ‘Le Gourmet solitaire’?
Each meal becomes a personal and introspective experience.
What conclusion does ‘Le Gourmet solitaire’ draw about food?
Food becomes an individual and sensory ritual, revealing an intimate connection between man and his culinary environment.
What does Didier Sicchia’s poem evoke?
It evokes a memory of a meal in Provence through sensory and evocative writing.
What sensory elements are highlighted in Sicchia’s poem?
Smell (natural scents), taste (strong flavors), sight (landscape descriptions), and sound (natural noises).
What conclusion does the poem suggest about meals?
Meals are associated with nature, emotion, and memory, creating an almost spiritual dimension.
