Contact
Primitivism
The Gaze
Imperialism
Colonialism &
Post-Colonialism
100
Enlightenment Era
What era made contact of different cultures possible?
100
What is “Primitive Culture”
A Culture in “lower” stage of development. I.E. lack of industrial and technological advances / Pre literate culture
100
To look fixedly and deliberately at something.
What is the plain explanation/definition of "The gaze"?
100
The first known use of imperialism.
What are the 1800’s?
100
The establishment or expansion of colonies in another territory. Ie. One country claims sovereignty over a nation.
What is the definition of Colonialism?
200
Alterity
A state or quality of being other is the definition for what word?
200
What is “The Enlightenment”
Primitivism was occurring during a period, often coined with the title “the Age of Reason”, which was a time for discovery and exploring.
200
"Anxious state that comes with an awareness that one can be viewed"
Lancan's Definition of the Gaze
200
It is generally accepted that this is a modern day expression of imperialism and cannot exist without the latter.
What is colonialism?
200
Post-colonialism deals with the aftermath of colonialism, and colonialism is the conquering of other nations.
What is the difference between colonialism and post-coloinialism?
300
Disease
What result of cultural contact was devastating for indigenous peoples?
300
What is colonialism
The idea of Primitivism has been used many times to justify “________”
300
The person who is being looked at is dis-empowered. Where as the Person who is looking (ie. the Audience) is empowered.
What is the "Power relationship" with "The Gaze"?
300
The movement of goods from colonies to the superpower country.
What is the economic base?
300
Libya and Ethiopia.
What two countries in Africa are not ‘owned’ by European countries?
400
Exploitation
The contact or coming together of cultures creates perfect conditions for what?
400
What is Primitivism?
Ideas/styles/techniques taken from “Primitive” cultures has stimulated the modern art world today. By borrowing other cultures visual ideas the artists have been able to convey and exploit beliefs and views from all around the world.
400
"The Male Gaze" Men or Women it is the patriarchy in our society, where we are conditioned to believe that men are more powerful and strong.
What was another way to call "The Gaze" and Why?
400
Forcing inhabitants of the superpower nation to occupy the colony.
What is militarism?
400
1492 – 20th century. Although some argue it is still happening today.
When did colonization start and how long did it last?
500
Static masks, other native art portrayed in a way it was never meant to be, Brian Jungen's "Prototypes of new understandings." ect.
Name a way in which the implications of past contact can be seen in our lives today?
500
Primitivism has exposed the visual and spiritual views not shared by many cultures. This has been accomplished forcefully and peacefully. With new ideas/styles/techniques the visual world has gained a lot of new content.
How & why has the practice of Primitivism shaped modern art?
500
Any Painting is painted for the viewing of an audience, therefore the audience is empowered. That is a part of how visual culture operates. (ie. Jean Auguste Dominique IngresGrande, Odalisque, 1814)
Give an example of how "The Gaze" was used.
500
The idea that you’re increasing ties with other territories.
What is progressive imperialism?
500
“Civilizing” the people and the expropriation of natural resources.
Name 2 ‘justifications’ for colonization