learning about art

what can an x ray of a painting not do?

repair the painting

art collection in the u.s. that belongs to the nation

national gallery in Washington d.c.

type of building was the first to open up as a public museum

palaces and royal buildings

three ways propaganda is conveyed through art today

political cartoons, critical painting and billboard posters

archaeology

the unearthing and study of evidence from past cultures which have been hidden from human eyes for centuries

primary function of a museum

to display works of art for the enjoyment of viewers and students of art and culture

utility

a term that describes an object's usefulness

term that sums up the search for beauty

aesthetics

four components that help us understand a work of art

aesthetics, history, production, and criticism

when were the first public museums opened

after the revolutions of the 18th and 19th century

how was art or architecture used in politics of early times

castles and fortified cities were built to defend people from enemies, paintings and carvings of rulers

art criticism

explaining and judging works of art

six reasons why people create art.

functional considerations, religion, politics, education, aesthetics, and humanity's inborn desire to create

some functional objects from western culture

furniture, glassware, machinery, automobiles, etc

what can art provide for a society with no written language or with a low literacy rate?

history, information, folk tales, mythology, and world value

what does and archaeologist do after uncovering a new object?

it is catalogued, referenced and photographed