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Art 140 Midterm 1

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Sequence of Criticizing Art
1. Initial Reaction
2.Description
3.Formal Analysis
4.Interpretation
5.Evaluation
Purpose of Art Criticism
to criticize art based on contexts like subject matter, medium, and form
Art Criticism
an interpretation of an artwork based on the time period the artist made it, what they know about the artist
Why do we need to define and critique art?
make sense of history and things that are happening in the world
Realism
The world, or nature, is the standard of truth and beauty. These are realistic representations of life.
Expressionism
Representing an artist emotions rather than nature.
Formalism
Art that explores form and style. Primarily about itself and other art.
Instrumentalism
Using art to convey a message. Art is a function.
Other Criteria
Postmodernism Pluralism and Craftsmanship
Postmodernism Pluralism
a rejection of modernism
Why is it important to think about other criteria?
1. Understanding of art can change over time
2.Different viewers have different interpretations
3.art is open to interpretation
4.Evaluated through many criteria
5.Boundaries of art are changing
Narrative Art
Tells a story of time and sequence of events
Why should we be interested in narrative art?
1.History
2.Religion
3.Mythology
4.Individual stories
5.Collective stories
What are two examples of narrative art in history?
1.Egypt's slitstone
2.Greece columns
What are the genres of art?
1. Religion
2.Mythology
3.Historical
4.Contemporary
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