Faith BYU Art
How can an object be considered beautiful by one person and unattractive by another?
Beauty is viewed differently by everyone.
A husband and wife go through a museum together and see an ancient Greek sculpture placed next to an ancient Roman sculpture. The husband claims the Greek sculpture is more beautiful, while the wife insists that it is the Roman sculpture. Who is correct?
Both, because beauty is in the eye of the beholder.
Which two groups of sculptures are commonly mistaken for one another?
Greek and Roman
What body part is used to serve as a measure of length when drawing the human figure?
head
What made the Book of Kells so famous?
It contains beautifully elaborate designs.
What makes the following painting an altarpiece?
It has three separate panels which can be folded closed.
Why did prehistoric people view a larger figure as beautiful?
It showed that a person was healthy and would be able to support themselves.
Which of the following was an inspiration for symbolism used by the Mexican Muralists?
Mexican culture
For an assignment, you are required to provide a written interpretation for a work of art. Your teacher tells you that your interpretation is wrong, and as a result you receive a failing grade. Is your teacher's decision justified?
No, because the assignment was for your interpretation, which is individualized.
What is the main difference between viewer interpretation and artist intent?
One is an artist's interpretation, while the other is the viewer's.
"Fine craftsmanship is all about you, but you might not notice it. Look more keenly at it and you will make out intricacies, so delicate and subtle, so exact and compact, so full of knots and links, with colors so fresh and vivid, that you might say all of this was the work of an angel, and not of a man. For my part the oftener I see the book, the more carefully I study it, the more I am lost in ever fresh amazement, and I see more and more wonders in the book." -Giraldus Cambrensis The author stated that the more he saw the book and carefully studied it, the more "wonders" he saw. What does this tell you about the process of describing art?
The more we look, the more we will be able to describe.
You go to a museum and see written explanations about the art prominently placed to each piece. What can you conclude?
The museum values artist intent.
Which of the following is not true concerning illuminated manuscripts? There are none surviving today. They often reflect the personality of those who created them. They contain exquisite detail. They are religious texts.
There are none surviving today.
What purpose do symbols serve in Northern Renaissance art?
They add to the meaning of a work of art.
Why did artists from the Italian Renaissance depict the human figure with perfect proportions and unrealistic muscle strength?
They wanted to appear Godlike.
How were books copied during the Middle Ages?
They were individually hand written.
Concerning the process of defining art, which of the following statements is nottrue?
You can never change your mind once you decide your definition of art.
Which of the following best describes an illuminated manuscript? a page with text a page with painted adornments An ordinary page with very little detail a page containing both text and painted adornments
a page containing both text and painted adornments
The dollar bill, which has been copied over a million times, is an example of what?
a reproduction
Which of the following would be the best description of an original work of art?
a sculpture that was hand sculpted by an artist and is like no other
Which would be the most likely place to find a Celtic knot?
an illuminated manuscript
Which of the following best describes the pose of an Archaic sculpture?
an upright stance with one foot stepping in front of the other
When defining art, it is most important to remember that
art is uniquely individualized
How would you give a painting a warm feeling?
by adding warm colors such as yellow
How are secondary colors created?
by mixing two primary colors
In what way could artist intent be useful to viewers?
by providing more insight to a work of art
Which of the following words best describes art from the Classical Period?
composed
Green, blue, and purple are examples of what type of colors?
cool colors
Interpreting art requires the viewer to do what?
create and answer questions concerning a work of art
"Fine craftsmanship is all about you, but you might not notice it. Look more keenly at it and you will make out intricacies, so delicate and subtle, so exact and compact, so full of knots and links, with colors so fresh and vivid, that you might say all of this was the work of an angel, and not of a man. For my part the oftener I see the book, the more carefully I study it, the more I am lost in ever fresh amazement, and I see more and more wonders in the book." -Giraldus Cambrensis The above quote is an example of what step in the Feldman Model of Criticism?
description
Which of the following words best describes Hellenistic sculpture?
dramatic
"Fine craftsmanship is all about you, but you might not notice it. Look more keenly at it and you will make out intricacies, so delicate and subtle, so exact and compact, so full of knots and links, with colors so fresh and vivid, that you might say all of this was the work of an angel, and not of a man. For my part the oftener I see the book, the more carefully I study it, the more I am lost in ever fresh amazement, and I see more and more wonders in the book." -Giraldus Cambrensis Which descriptive word is not used by the writer in the quote above? delicate vivid fresh dull
dull
Which was not mentioned as a common characteristic of illuminated manuscripts? embellished lettering religious scenes dull coloring Celtic knots
dull coloring
Which one of the following is not one of the steps to the Feldman Model of Criticism?
emotion
"Fine craftsmanship is all about you, but you might not notice it. Look more keenly at it and you will make out intricacies, so delicate and subtle, so exact and compact, so full of knots and links, with colors so fresh and vivid, that you might say all of this was the work of an angel, and not of a man. For my part the oftener I see the book, the more carefully I study it, the more I am lost in ever fresh amazement, and I see more and more wonders in the book." -Giraldus Cambrensis What words does the writer use to describe the colors found in the illuminated manuscript?
fresh and vivid
Without permission, a man uses a can of spray paint to create markings on a wall. Based upon the definitions provided in 1.4, these markings would be defined as
graffiti
In the end, beauty should be defined by
individuals
A young boy studies a painting. After careful examination he comes up with a story for the piece. This is an example of what step in the Feldman Model of Criticism?
interpretation
A viewer looks at a work of art and determines that it is successful. This conclusion is what step in the Feldman Model of Criticism?
judgment
Which type of art was not discussed as being created during the middle ages?
large painted murals
Which two elements play a major role when creating a Celtic knot?
line and shape
"Fine craftsmanship is all about you, but you might not notice it. Look more keenly at it and you will make out intricacies, so delicate and subtle, so exact and compact, so full of knots and links, with colors so fresh and vivid, that you might say all of this was the work of an angel, and not of a man. For my part the oftener I see the book, the more carefully I study it, the more I am lost in ever fresh amazement, and I see more and more wonders in the book." -Giraldus Cambrensis The writer says that at first you may not notice that "fine craftsmanship is all about you." What does he suggest to solve this problem?
look more keenly at it
Just like ancient cave art, __________________ are permanent wall paintings packed full of symbols.
murals
Where are analogous colors found on the color wheel?
next to one another on the color wheel
Which is the most effective way to provide positive art criticism?
offer helpful suggestions to help the artist improve
Which best describes medieval art?
pieces filled with small, intricate detail and designs
Space taken up by an object is
positive space
What is the most important element when drawing the human figure?
proportion
A gesture drawing is defined as a
quick, rough sketch
What three colors cannot be created by mixing any other colors?
red, yellow, blue
If an element, such as color, were to be repeated within a work of art, what principle would be created?
repetition
Which of the following words would not be used to describe Northern Renaissance art? symbolic religious simplistic complex
simplistic
Which of the following was a benefit to painting with oil paints as opposed to paints used earlier? slower drying times drying times same as previously used paints quicker drying times
slower drying times
When writing a description it is important to provide what kind of details?
specific
How do we know what prehistoric people valued?
symbols found on cave walls
When accepting art criticism, it is important to
take away the positive
A woman is examining a modern abstract painting and notices a Celtic knot in the background. From which time period did this painting's artist most likely receive his or her inspiration?
the Middle Ages
As explained in 4.3, what can be a helpful starting point when interpreting a work of art?
the title of the piece
What is the purpose of a gesture drawing?
to get an idea of proportion and serve as a warm up
