Module 1
According to Collingwood, what is the main purpose of creating art?
To clarify and understand one’s own emotion.
What principle of art composition uses harmony or cohesion to make the art piece feel whole and complete?
Unity
What can be considered as art?
Art can be anything people create to express ideas or feelings—like paintings, music, dance, poems, or even clothing.
What is the major driving force behind the sustained production and circulation of art in their industries?
Marketability
What do we call the idea that people give their own meaning to art and are not just passive viewers?
Reception theory.
What kind of form does Clive Bell believe defines art?
The significant form (unique and compelling combination of lines, shapes, and color).
What art movement was critiqued as looking unfinished and amateur-looking? It is noted that this style is often painted in light colors and outdoors to capture the momentary effect of sunlight.
Impressionism
Why is it important to know the background or context of an artwork?
Because it helps us understand why the art was made, what it means, and what was happening in society when it was created.
What power do patrons like Carl Djerassi hold in the art world beyond simply funding art?
Gatekeeping & Cultural influence
Stuart Hall said there are three ways people understand a message. What are these three ways?
Dominant reading, negotiated reading, and oppositional reading.
Is the statement, “Art is anything you can get away with,” correct?
Can be yes or no depending on which theory is used to back it up.
Can art be considered as a language?
Yes, because using the elements and principles of art, artists can manipulate them into a unified message for the viewer to interpret.
How can money and power affect what kind of art is seen or valued?
Rich or powerful people and groups can choose which art gets shown in museums or taught in schools, so their tastes and ideas become more accepted than others.
What contradiction do some independent art movements face despite aiming to subvert dominant systems?
Reinforcing the very norms they aim to subvert
How do Gestalt principles like proximity, similarity, and closure affect our perception and interpretation of visual art?
They show that our brains like to see patterns, shapes, and complete pictures, which helps us understand and enjoy what we see in art.