Cards in this guide (25)
What is Abstract Expressionism
An artistic movement in which art is not based on the depiction
of reality
What is photorealism
Photorealism is the practice of making a painting from one or
more photography. (Apex)
What is depth perception
depth perception is our visual ability to see things in 3
dimensions
What is the basis of the argument that there is no such thing as realistic art
All art is an imitation of reality and therefore cannot in
itself be real is the basis of the belief that there is no such
thing as realistic art.
How does linear perspective help a flat canvas look like it has three dimensions
It is a technique based on geometry that tricks the eye into
seeing depth.(apex)
Why was it important for art to be painted realistically before photography was invented
Painting's needed to serve as useful and accurate historical
documents, therefore has to appear realistic.
What did realist artists like Gustave Courbet try to do with their art
Show the dignity of common people despite their
less-than-picturesque lives
What is the main element that sets western art criticism apart from that of the rest of the world
Western criticism focuses on theory and the philosophy of
art.
What did Michelangelo do when hired by the church to paint the Sistine Chapel
He painted the religious scenes with accurate human anatomy and
movement
What is the primary goal of propaganda art
To spread a message or advance a cause
What new style of art emerged in the 1960s and why
Photorealism was created as a result of the widespread use of
photography.
What is true of the baroque and rococo styles of the 17th and 18th centuries
Artists primarily painted brightly colored landscapes filled
with happy subjects.
What important new idea did the Abstract Expressionist movement pose that had a major and lasting effect on art
Instead of focusing on how to paint, abstract artists began to
think about the endless options of what they could paint
What is true about artists during the renaissance
Artists began to shift their focus from religion to science and
philosophy
How did realistic art change once Realism was founded by Gustave Courbet
Before Realism, art was painted accurately but did not show the
everyday lives of real people.
What makes a piece of art propaganda
Its primary purpose is to advance a political, moral, or
religious message. As for propaganda, art in the Soviet Union was
often used as propaganda to glorify the Soviet state and to inspire
workers.
In the art critique process what must you do after you answer the question Do you like it
Explain why you like it or don't like it. (apex)
What is the philosophy of art
The school of thought dedicated to examining the question, "What
is art?"
What major shift did art experience due to industrial revolution
Artists changed their focus from glorified portraits and scenes
to working-class realities.
When you look at a painting what system of perspective do you primarily use
What is the primary purpose that artists have for creating paintings
Answer th There is no single primary purpose, since it
constantly changes based on history and individual person. is
question…
The reign of french king Louis xiv from 1643- 1715 was marked by power and wealth how did the historical context affect the art of that time
There was a focus on colorful landscapes and happy scenes.
France was a rich and powerful nation in the 17th century. how did the artists of the time react to this historical context
They painted colorful landscapes and scenes of a happy lower class. (APEX)
How does Leonardo da Vinci and technique of sfumato work
How does Leonardo da Vinci's technique of sfumato work
Why wasn’t the technique of perspective used during the middle ages