Module 1 - Introduction and Assumptions of Art

• What does art often convey?

  It contains a message
• According to Pooke & Newall, how is art defined?

  By the artist and art institutions
• How are definitions of art reconciled according to Pooke & Newall?

  Through culture, history, and language
• What is the Latin word for craft or specialized skill?

  ARS
• What did art in ancient times relate to?

  Building objects for daily use
• What is the significance of the phrase "Art is not a thing, it is a way"?

  It emphasizes art as a process, not an object
• Who said, "Art is the most intense mode of individualism that the world has known"?

  Oscar Wilde
• What does Thomas Merton say about art?


  It enables us to find and lose ourselves
• What does Michelangelo Pistoletto emphasize about artists?


  They must be present in all activities
• What is the definition of art according to Collingwood?


  Craft or specialized form of skill
• What did the 17th century introduce in terms of aesthetics?


  It distinguished aesthetics from technical workmanship
• How did the Renaissance period view art?

  As craftsmanship devoid of deeper meanings
• What did the 18th century distinguish between?

  Fine arts and useful arts
• What do cave paintings from Altamira depict?

  Wild boars, deer, and bison
• What does the concept of humanities refer to?

  Man's ability to express and humanize himself
• What is one assumption of art regarding its universality?

  Art is timeless and universal
• What does the phrase "An art is not good because it is old but old because it is good" imply?

  Quality of art is not determined by age
• How does art relate to human expression?

  It is a vital way for self-expression
• What does it mean that "Art is not nature"?

  Art interprets nature, not duplicates it
• Why is experience important in understanding art?

  Art is known through personal experience
• What is the role of creativity in art making?

  It is essential for producing art
• What distinguishes one art from another?

  Creativity and originality
• What is the relationship between creativity and problem-solving in art?

  Creativity is used to solve problems
• What does it mean for an artist to embrace originality?


  It sets their art apart from others