Module 5 - Art as Expression

• What are the forms of art mentioned in the outline?

  • Visual Arts
  • Film
  • Performance Arts
  • Poetry Performance
  • Dance
  • Literary Art
  • Theater
  • Applied Arts
  • Architecture
• According to Collingwood, what does art do to an emotion?

  Art expresses emotions, not induces them
• Why is expression needed for an emotion to be known?

  It allows exploration of emotions through beauty
• How does expressing emotions differ from describing them?

  Describing makes emotions ordinary and predictable
• What does art reflect according to the forms of art section?

  It reflects one's inner reality
• What do visual arts appeal to?

  The sense of sight
• What drives artists to produce visual arts according to Collins & Riley?

  Desire to reproduce what they have seen
• What are the two classifications of visual arts?

  Graphic arts and plastic arts
• What are the characteristics of graphic arts?

  • 2D artistic representation
  • Includes painting, drawing, graphic processes
• What is painting?

  Applying pigment on a surface
• What surfaces can painting be applied to?

  Canvas, wood, paper, plaster
• What mediums are used in painting?

  Oils, tempera, watercolor
• What is drawing?

  Representing something through lines on a surface
• What mediums are used in drawing?

  Pencil, brush, pen, ink, crayon
• What are graphic processes in visual arts?

  • Multi-reproduction methods
  • Categorized by surface nature: raised, depressed, flat
• What is commercial art?

  Design of books, ads, and posters
• What is photography?

  Chemical-mechanical method generating images
• What defines plastic arts?

  • Organized materials into 3D forms
  • Includes architecture, sculpture, crafts
• What is architecture?

  Making beautiful buildings
• What elements must buildings embody according to architecture?

  Plan, construction, design
• What materials are used in architecture?

  Stone, concrete, brick, wood, steel, glass
• What is landscape planning?

  Planning outdoor areas for enjoyment
• What materials are used in landscape planning?

  Plants, trees, shrubs, soil cover
• What is city planning?

  Planning physical elements of a city
• What is interior design?

  Designing and arranging architectural interiors
• What significant areas are included in interior design?

  Wallpaper, furniture, curtains, upholstery
• What is sculpture?

  Design and creation of 3D structures
• What materials are used in sculpture?

  Stone, wood, clay, metal
• What are crafts?

  Items made by hand for use or enjoyment
• What is dress and costume design?

  Creation of clothing
• What is theater design?

  Settings for dramatic productions
• What is film as an art form?

  Putting together still images to create movement
• What elements are considered in film?

  Lighting, musical score, visual effects, direction
• What defines performance arts?

  Live art using the human body as medium
• What are the four elements of performance arts?

  Time, place, performer, audience relationship
• How does poetry performance express emotions?

  Through carefully chosen words and delivery
• What is dance characterized by?

  Series of movements following music rhythm
• How did ancient dances differ from modern dances?

  Ancient dances had cultural and spiritual significance
• What are the types of dance mentioned?

  • Ethnologic
  • Social or Ballroom Dance
  • Ballet
  • Modern
  • Musical Comedy
• What defines literary art?

  Writing in a unique style without strict format