The purpose of art and creativity

What is one advantage of a well-designed object?
It can enrich our daily lives.
It will be less expensive.
It will be mass-produced.
It will be handmade.
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What is one advantage of a well-designed object?
It can enrich our daily lives.
It will be less expensive.
It will be mass-produced.
It will be handmade.
It can enrich our daily lives.
What is one factor that influences Eva Zeisel in all her designs?
A one-of-a-kind objects
B low cost
C embellishment
D a playful search for beauty
D a playful search for beauty
What is one factor common to both Eva Zeisel's work and Yoruba indigo-dyed cloth?
A Both are intended for mass production.
B Both are intended for decorative use.
C Women are responsible for the designs.
D Both are highly embellished.
C Women are responsible for the designs.
Beauty is defined according to
A classical forms from ancient Rome and Greece.
B a canon of art established by art historians and museums.
C the use of harmonious colors and skilled drawing.
D different ideals that vary across cultures.
D different ideals that vary across cultures.
What is one reason that much Greek sculpture is idealized?
A Idealization commemorated historical events.
B Idealization communicated dignity, simplicity, and calm grandeur.
C Idealization identified well-known individuals.
D Idealization emphasized the acclaim given to individuals in a democracy.
B Idealization communicated dignity, simplicity, and calm grandeur.
One characteristic of beauty in many seventeenth-century landscape paintings is
A strong, bright colors.
B accurate representation of real places.
C harmonious balanced proportions.
D contemporary architecture and identifiable figures.
C harmonious balanced proportions.
Even if we do not understand the text, what element of visual delight can ancient Chinese calligraphy demonstrate?
A graceful arrangements of harmonious forms
B illustrations
C emphasis on asymmetricality
D a wide range of colors
Agraceful arrangements of harmonious forms
How did many people in the Middle Ages learn about bible stories?
A from grammar schools
B from plays
C from books
D from stained-glass windows in churches
D from stained-glass windows in churches
What media has largely replaced paintings for storytelling for today's mass audiences?
A photographs
B graphic novels
C illustrated books
D television and film
D television and film
What is one reason that Abraham Cruzvillegas used junk materials gathered from his neighborhood to make Autoconstruccíon Suites?
A His family owned junk yards.
B He wanted to satirize contemporary architectural practices.
C He wanted the materials to represent the way that his family gradually built their house.
D He could not afford to buy materials.
C He wanted the materials to represent the way that his family gradually built their house.
Why was the Taj Mahal built? A to commemorate the death of a king B to commemorate the death of a royal wife C to be a mosque D to be a new royal palaceB to commemorate the death of a royal wifeWhen does art fulfill an expressive function? A when it is used for persuasion B when it conveys information about an artist's personality C when it serves political goals D when it conveys ideas in the realms of science or technologyB when it conveys information about an artist's personalityWhat was Wassily Kandinsky's goal for paintings such as Composition VI? A to infect viewers with emotions he felt while creating them B to shock viewers with unusual imagery C to record his light effects at different times of the day D to create images based on subtle and harmonious color combinationsA to infect viewers with emotions he felt while creating themWhat is one reason that Frida Kahlo's self-portraits are considered so expressive? A She idealized her representation. B She painted in a very realistic style. C She shared the lifelong pain and emotional distress that she suffered. D She painted in strong, clear colors.C She shared the lifelong pain and emotional distress that she suffered.Why was Maya Lin's Vietnam War Memorial initially controversial? A People felt that it should have been more self-expressive on Lin's part. B People felt it was too different from traditional war monuments. C People felt the site should host a monument to the Revolutionary War instead. D People did not like that it attracted such large crowds.B People felt it was too different from traditional war monuments.In traditional Eskimo societies of Southwest Alaska, masks are often associated with A disguise and deception. B personal expression and entertainment. C ritual and spiritual transformation. D dance and theatrical performance.C ritual and spiritual transformation.Sainte-Chapelle originally functioned as a A cathedral. B king's bedroom. C throne room. D storehouse for precious relics.D storehouse for precious relics.The arrangement of tubes in Nancy Holt's Sun Tunnels creates a viewing experience much like a A camera lens. B microscope. C telescope. D kaleidoscope.C telescopeWhat mystic tradition informed Shirazeh Houshiary's work Ancient Light? A Buddhism B Judaism C Christianity D SufiD SufiIn Benin, the use of brass casting is reserved for A cattle harnesses. B the royal family. C jewelry sold to tourists. D state buildings.B the royal family.The style of the U.S. Supreme Court building is based on architecture from what period? A baroque B medieval C roman Republic D ModernC Roman RepublicanWhat is one element that reinforces the power and grandeur of the Supreme Court? A its massive size B its proximity to the street C its stairs D its colorA its massive sizeWhat tends to distinguishes art in our society today? A emphasis on religious art Bemphasis on aesthetics C emphasis on commissioned art D emphasis on individual achievement and self-expressionD emphasis on individual achievement and self-expressionWhat embellishment factor appears in both Resist-Dyed Cloth (adire eleko) and Barnsdall House? A They are both highly patterned. B They both have a central motif. C They both use multiple colors. D They both use natural dyes.B They both have a central motif.What is one factor that Sauce Boat with Ladle and Conoid Chair have in common? A style B functionality C low cost D mass-producedB functionalityWhat was the intended function for embellished Yoruba resist-dyed (adire eleko) cloth? A decorative wall hangings B practical clothing C tablecloths D draperyC tableclothsWhy did Frank Lloyd Wright use the hollyhock flower to embellish Alice Barnsdall's house? A It was the owner's favorite flower. B It was an easy form to stylize. C It was the architect's favorite flower. D There were hollyhocks growing in the area.A It was the owner's favorite flower.Aesthetics is a branch of philosophy that studies how artworks communicate social ideas. how artworks communicate political ideas. how and why artworks are beautiful. how artworks communicate ethical ideas.how and why artworks are beautiful.In the contemporary world, where are we most accustomed to find idealized standards for beauty? A television commercials B video games C contemporary art D magazine adsD magazine adsTitan's Bacchus and Ariadne is based on A a folk tale B a mythological story C the artist's imagination D an actual kidnapping in ancient GreeceB a mythological storyWhy does Carrie Mae Weems think men and women worldwide will empathize with The Kitchen Table series and a story anchored around a black woman? A Men and women worldwide can see themselves in it and relate to relationship problems. B People are curious about the troubles of others. C It seems to have a happy ending. D Photography is a popular medium.A Men and women worldwide can see themselves in it and relate to relationship problems.What issue does Chris Jordan address in the series Midway: Message from the Gyre? A consequences of tourists overfeeding albatrosses in the Midway Islands B consequences of the fishing industry in the Midway Islands C consequences to the albatrosses in their nesting ground as a result of ingesting plastic waste D consequences of contested shipping lines in the Midway IslandsC consequences to the albatrosses in their nesting ground as a result of ingesting plastic wasteIn paintings such as Composition VI, Wassily Kandinsky likened the emotional impact of colors and lines to A literature. B music. C dance. D poetry.B musicWhy were carved totem poles in the Pacific Northwest commissioned? A to illustrate mythological beasts B to illustrate crests or legends associated with a specific family's history C to illustrate rituals D to illustrate communal tribal historyB to illustrate crests or legends associated with a specific family's historyWhat is one factor common to Ancient Light and Sun Tunnels? A representation of contemporary spirituality B focus on extraterrestrial phenomena C site-specific art D focus on BuddhismA representation of contemporary spiritualityWhat is the reason for the inclusion of mudfish and leopards in the plaque showing the Oba holding leopards? A They are part of his family crest. B They are purely decorative embellishment. C They demonstrate the king's kinship with the gods of water and his rule over nature. D They symbolize land and sea.C They demonstrate the king's kinship with the gods of water and his rule over nature.Why did Rodney McMillian represent the Supreme Court building with collapsed columns, a missing pediment, and paint looking like fake blue marble? A It showed his support for the inclusion of female Supreme Court justices. B It was a protest against plans to remodel the exterior of the U.S. Supreme Court. C It showed his support for the justices' commitment to civil rights. D It was a protest against his perception that the Supreme Court justices were backing away from their commitment to civil rights.D It was a protest against his perception that the Supreme Court justices were backing away from their commitment to civil rights.