Why do we make art? Flashcards
(12 cards)
Art is created for multiple reasons
art for art’s sake
What is art?
Art can be defined as ‘works resulting from creative activities which communicate, forms, ideas, and emotions and bring about reactions from viewers.’
What are the multiple reasons for creating art?
- Art for art’s sake
- Art as biography
- Art as commentary on contemporary times and issues
- Art as commentary on the past
- Art commenting about art
- Art and the community/public art
What does this learning unit focus on?
The reasons surrounding the creation of art and the role of artists in society.
What do methodologies in art focus on?
The analytical process on a series of issues using a specific set of principles.
Can the same work of art be examined using different methodologies?
Yes, the same work of art can be examined using a variety of methodologies.
Art and aesthetics
A branch of philosophy that explores the nature of art, beauty, and taste creating and appreciating beauty. As discussed in the previous unit, aesthetics and taste are objective matters and challenging to define.
What is aesthetics?
Aesthetics is a branch of philosophy that explores the nature of art, beauty, and taste.
What does aesthetics focus on?
Aesthetics focuses on creating and appreciating beauty.
Are aesthetics and taste objective or subjective matters?
Aesthetics and taste are objective matters.
Why are aesthetics and taste considered challenging to define?
Because they are complex concepts that involve personal and cultural perspectives.
