Unit 2 Flashcards
(31 cards)
Art that serves a practical purpose
Functional Art
Art that serves an aesthetic or expressive purpose.
Non-Functional Art
The Greek term meaning “purpose,” connected to Aristotle’s view that everything has an end or goal.
Telos
The philosophical perspective that suggests art reflects deeper truths about human experiences, according to Aristotle.
Mimesis
The concept of emotional purification that audiences experience through engagement with art, particularly in tragic narratives.
Catharsis
The idea that art can educate and fulfill the human desire for knowledge while providing enjoyment.
Art as a Means of Learning)
The role of art in prompting moral and ethical reflection among its audience, as proposed by Aristotle.
Moral Reflection
The term used to describe art that can mislead and distort reality, creating emotional manipulation.
Deceptive Art
The notion that art imitates life, capturing not just surface realities but the essence of human experiences.
Mimesis
Plato’s view that art is twice removed from truth because it imitates the physical world, rather than the realm of ideal forms.
Imitation
Aristotle’s belief that witnessing the struggles of tragic characters helps audiences learn about virtue, vice, and consequences.
Moral Development
The personal function of art that allows for self-expression and sharing of inner thoughts and emotions.
Self-Expression
The idea that art has the potential to corrupt society and distract from the pursuit of truth, according to Plato.
Corruption of Society
The philosophical stance that art should be understandable to everyone, transcending intellectual complexity.
Universality of Art
The perspective that art plays a critical role in society by addressing collective needs and fostering community.
Social Function of Art
The philosophical idea that art can promote brotherhood and compassion among individuals, as argued by Tolstoy.
Brotherhood and Compassion
Aristotle’s view on the role of art in moral education, suggesting it leads to the development of moral reasoning.
Moral Education
Kant’s concept that emphasizes the experience of beauty without personal interest or ulterior motives
Disinterested Pleasure
The notion that artists often depict their cultural or social identity through their works.
Cultural Identity
The category of art that includes personal therapy through creative expression, such as painting or writing.
Art as Therapy
The term used by Aristotle to describe art as an emotional release through witnessing powerful narratives.
Catharsis
The idea that art can be considered non-functional while still holding artistic value
Non-Functional Art
Tolstoy’s view that art should inspire moral and spiritual growth in individuals and society.
Moral Function of Art
The philosopher who emphasized that art must be “universal and accessible” to all people, not just elites.
Leo Tolstoy
