art chapter 2 test
how is the field of aesthetics best described
the study of what is beautiful in art
form
the way a work of art looks
content
what a work of art is about
NOT a style
sculpture, color, content
not iconography
- a dark blue color, the form of the work, a works internal organization
ex of subject matter in TRM
- majestic nature and human community
ex of content in TRM
-american western landscape - pastoral, trees, animals, people. mountains
examples of form in The Rocky Mountains
-the works rectangular shape - triangular shape of teepees - size difference between people and mountains
wabi
a Japanese word that implies such concepts as naturalness, simplicity, understandment and impermanence
examples of iconography
a candle burning, a lotus flower, wedding rings, a circle
example of content
a couple kissing
sabi
a japanese word that connotes ideas of loneliness, old age and tranquility
example of icongraphy
a lotus flower in a buddhist painting
example of form
a painting in an oval frame
examples of style
abstract, naturalistic, historical, representational
what influence did immigration to america have on louise bourgeois artistic process
american cultures offered her freedom to experiment
ushnisha
an example of iconography, a small form on top of portrayals of the buddha that represents his enlightenment
at the time alexander baumgarten coined the term aesthetics, what type of art was considered to be most beautiful
ancient greek and roman
buddhas ears show
cast aside earthly wealth
aesthetics
coined by alesander baumgarten, it describes knowledge gained by sensory experiences combined with feelings
the _______ in Venus speaks to the grace and feminity of the idealized woman
content
what aspect did louise bourgeois emphasize in her art
emotion
the bun on buddhas head shows-
enlightenment
nollekens use of marble contributes to the _______ of the work
form
buddhas feet show
meditation
example of context
pervasiveness of the internet
style
refers to characteristics that we recognize as constant, recurring or coherent
trompe l'oeil
representational art that appears so convincingly real as to fool the viewer
the realistic portrayal of a goddess, removing her sandal while seated, can be considered the works ______
subject matter
buddhas hand shows
teaching
subject matter
the object or event upon which a work of art is based
