Artist

• What is an example of representational art mentioned in the study material?

  The "Mona Lisa"
• What does representational art depict?

  Real-world subjects
• What is another term for representational art?

  Figurative art
• Why is representational art considered easier to understand?

  It depicts familiar things
• Who is known for "action paintings"?

  Jackson Pollock
• What technique did Jackson Pollock use in his paintings?

  Dripping paint and adding texture with various tools
• What is non-representational art focused on?

  Shapes, lines, and colors
• How does non-representational art differ from abstract art?


  They exist on a spectrum
• What does abstract art represent?

  A departure from reality
• How does Picasso's abstract sculptures relate to representational art?

  They hint at real-world figures
• Who was a proponent of non-representational art?

  Vasily Kandinsky
• What inspired Vasily Kandinsky's non-representational art?

  Music
• What does non-representational art focus on according to Kandinsky?

  Purely on form and color
• What is required to fully grasp non-representational art?

  A higher level of perceptiveness and insight
• Which artists are mentioned as having numerous landscapes and seascapes?

  Claude Monet and Camille Pissarro
• What did Vincent Van Gogh find solace in?


  Painting in nature
• How did Van Gogh view the relationship between art and nature?

  As inseparable
• What did Van Gogh express in his letter to his brother Theo?

  His love for nature and art
• What type of art did Jan van Kessel focus on?

  Still lives and detailed studies
• What did Greek and Roman mythology provide for artists?

  References for their works
• What types of art forms were influenced by Greek and Roman mythology?

  Wall paintings, frescos, and sculptures
• What is monotheism?


  The belief in a lone creator of the universe
• How did monotheism influence Western civilization in art?

  It guided various styles and techniques
• Who commissioned the fresco in the Sistine Chapel?

  Pope Julius II
• How long did Michelangelo work on the Sistine Chapel fresco?

  From 1508 to 1512
• What is one of the subjects of Jan van Kessel's works?

  Insects and fruits
• What does the study material suggest about the sources of inspiration for non-representational art?

  A singular source can yield multiple translations
• What did Vincent Van Gogh often paint from?

  Landscapes
• What is the significance of the changing seasons in art?

  Artists have explored diverse ways of representing them
• How did artists throughout history represent nature?

  From plants to animals and landscapes
• What is the relationship between monotheism and art in the Judeo-Christian tradition?


  It influenced various media and art forms
• What types of art forms were experimented with in the Judeo-Christian tradition?

  Paintings, frescos, and church architecture
• What is the significance of the Sistine Chapel fresco?

  It showcases immense detail and vast surface coverage
• What did the study material mention about the influence of Greek and Roman mythology on art?

  It provided faces to deities and tragic narratives
• What types of artistic expressions were influenced by Greek and Roman mythology?

  Wall paintings, frescos, and sculptures
• How did artists depict the gods and goddesses of Greek and Roman mythology?

  Through various art forms like sculptures and paintings
• What is the relationship between nature and art as expressed by Vincent Van Gogh?


  He found solace and happiness in painting nature
• What did Van Gogh believe about his love for nature and his work?


  It was essential for his happiness
• What did the study material suggest about the artistic exploration of nature?

  Artists have explored diverse representations throughout history
• What is the significance of the changing seasons in art?

  They have been represented by artists in various ways