art appreciation unit 1

In representational art artists often interpret art rather than duplication art. The Kiss is a prime example of this artist's interpretation. Name the artist who created The Kiss.

Auguste Rodin

Keeping in mind the three styles of expression discussed in chapter two what style of expression does Thomas Cole use in the The Oxbow.

To refresh our vision and help us see the world in new ways

What is the purpose of Maya Lin's artwork?

To remember and commemorate the soldiers who were lost Honor their sacrifice without glorifying or condemning the war itself

More than three hundred old images of drawings and paintings were discovered in a cave. When and where were these images found?

1994 Chauvet Cave France

The work, by Jeff Wall, is a photograph that refers to a print

A sudden gust of wind (after Hokusai)

Which style of expression (representational, abstract or nonobjective) does Louise Bourgeois) use for her Woman with Packages? Name the style of expression.

Abstract

Which British artist from your book said " all art is basically Paleolithic or Neolithic?

Anthony Caro

In our society we tend to think of art as something created by special persons called artists. Most societies call on its art-makers to fulfill similar roles. List the six roles/tasks from your book.

Create spaces for human purpose Create extraordinary version of ordinary objects Record and commemorate Tangible form to the unknown Tangible form to feelings and ideas Refresh our visions and help us see the world in a unique way

Iconography is often referred to as the story within a work of art. Define the term iconography (icons)

Describing images—involves identifying describing and interpreting subject matter in art.

The term outsider has come into common use only recently. What other terms have been used over the past century to cauterize work by nonprofessionals?

Folk art or Naïve art.

Can you also give reasons why these may have been created?

For religious and storytelling of hunts and everyday life. Record keeping

Art is always about something. From culture to culture, from time to time the content can change. Explain the difference between the term form and content.

Form physical appearance of the work Context-what the art is about

He is one of the most delightfully eccentric figures in the history of art. Name this Japanese painter and woodcut designer.

Hokusai

One of Andrea del Verrrochio's best known works is a statue of the biblical hero David. How did Verrocchio learn his skill as an artist?

In a artisan workshop which is how all artists were taught during this time

James Hampton because of his lack of formal training is considered a folk artist. He did a work that now reside in the National Museum of American Art. Where was the work found?

In his garage

Who is Maya Lin and what is the famous work created by this artist shown in this chapter?

Is an artist that created the Vietnam's Veteran Memorial

Associated with the second task is a spectacular example of a type of textile. Name this woven fabric and describe why it is so special.

Kente cloth

The Greeks often created equestrian statues of their emperors. What is the form (what you see in a work of art) of an equestrian sculpture:

Leader on horseback his hand is raised in oratorical style he has a beard which presents him as a philosopher king.

What well known artist, from this chapter did Verrocchio train?

Leonardo Da Vinci

Define the term Megaliths

Megaliths are very large stones.

During this time in history the term "art" was used roughly in the same sense as a "craft". Name this historical period.

Middle Ages

What is the most important and honored subject in Chinese painting tradition?

Nature

In what era was the Stonehenge erected?

New stone age

Define the terms Paleolithic and neolithic

Old Stone Age New stone age

Henri Rousseau style is often considered naive meaning untrained in the arts. What new term, from Chapter 2 could also be used to describe this artist?

Outsider art

Radiocarbon testing indicates that the earliest images made by humans (ex: cave paintings) dates back to this time. What is that period in history called?

Paleolithic- 32,000 years ago

The subjective nature of perception explains why a work of art may mean different things to different people. Define the term perception

Perception is a mode or way of seeing

Define the terms representational, abstract and nonrepresentational. three above.

Representational-realistic and recognizable rendering of an object Abstract- taking something real and altering and changing it by simplifying, fragmenting and distorting it Nonrepresentational-art that does not represent or otherwise refer to the visible world outside of itself.

Which work in this chapter is best associated with the term megaliths?

Stonehenge

Many theories have formed about why Stonehenge was built and for what purpose. Recent archaeological research has confirmed one theory. What is the theory and how did archeologists from this conclusion?

Stonehenge was used as a graveyard. Archaeologists found remains of over 240 cremated people around the area

The styles of expression -representational, abstract and nonrepresentational, categorize art by how it relates to the appearance of the visible world. A term that helps us categorize art by its own appearance is style. Define the term Style.

Style is the distinctive recognizable ensemble of recurring images

Mike Kelley did a work titled Kandors Full Set. What is a Kandor?

Superman's hometown miniaturized

Constantin Brancusi spent his life searching for forms that were simple, pure and timeless. What does his work Bird in Space represent?

The soul liberated from matter.

Duane Hanson did a work which uses extreme optical fidelity. What is the French work for "fool the eye"?

Trompe L'oeil

Archeologists have formed some tentative conclusions about how the cave paintings were done. Describe these methods from the book.

Used animal fat, charcoal and natural pigments and used sticks and rocks to apply to walls

Vanitas is Latin for

Vanity

The Starry Night is one of this artist more famous works. Which artist created this work and what was the significance (meaning for the artist) of this work?

Vincent Van Gogh

Who was Theo van Gogh and what role did he play in Vincent van Gogh's life?

Vincent's brother. He was helpful to Vincent as a counselor

Vanitas paintings meditate on the fleeting nature of earthly life and happiness. Audrey Flack, a modern day painter, did a vanitas painted titled:

Wheel of Fortune

Where was Robert Rauschenberg born? How did he support himself when he moved to New York in 1950?

Window displays for Tiffany's. He was born in Texas.

According to the author, creating order and structure, exploring aesthetic possibilities, and constructing images and from that carry meaning deal with our basic human ______ to create art

desire_

The ability to make images is uniquely human. No society that we know of has lived without some form of art. The impulse to make and respond to art appears to be as deeply ingrained as our ability to

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