Untitled Deck Flashcards
(16 cards)
Which of the following best describes Expressionism in art and literature?
A modernist movement emphasizing emotional experience over physical reality.
Which artist is most closely associated with Cubism?
Pablo Picasso
What movement seeks to link the world of dreams with reality, often using dream-like imagery?
Surrealism
Which musical genre is characterized by improvisation, syncopated rhythms, and a lively style originating in African American communities?
Jazz
What term refers to harsh or jarring combinations of notes, often used to create tension?
Dissonance
What does Expressionism focus on? How do you think it differs from realistic art?
(Pic → writing)
Modernism was a cultural and artistic movement that focused on maintaining traditional forms and rejecting new ideas.
False
The transition from realism to abstraction is a significant feature of Modernism in visual art.
True
Abstract art aims to represent reality with precise accuracy.
False
Wassily Kandinsky was known for his abstract paintings.
True
Geometric form in Cubism involves the use of shapes like squares and triangles to create fragmented representations.
True
Picasso used geometric shapes in his works to depict human figures.
True
Explain which artistic movement (Expressionism, Cubism, Surrealism, or Jazz) had the most profound impact on global culture in the 20th century.
Surrealism had the biggest impact on global culture. It influenced art, literature, film, fashion, and even politics. Inspired by Freud, surrealists like Dalí and Magritte used dreamlike imagery. It shaped advertising, cinema, and activism, making it the most transformative movement of the 20th century.
Freud’s psychoanalysis suggested that human behavior is solely based on conscious decisions.
False
Surrealists like Salvador Dalí were influenced by Freud’s theories about the unconscious mind.
True
Imagine you live in a world where everything you knew about art and music has changed. How would you feel if you saw a painting of clocks melting on a desert landscape or listened to a song…
I would feel intrigued and maybe a little unsettled. A painting of melting clocks in a desert, like Dalí’s The Persistence of Memory, would make me question reality and time itself. If I heard a song that was just as surreal—maybe with distorted sounds and unpredictable rhythms—it would feel both exciting and disorienting, like stepping into a dream where nothing follows the usual rules.
