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IHUM 101 Exam 1 Review
IHUM 101 Exam 1 Review
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1
In art, what does 'classical' mean?
the period of time between the 8th century BC and the 6th century AD
an era of classical music between roughly 1750 and 1820
the Greco-Roman establishment of Western ideas and education
2
Classify this painting.
Non-subjective
Constructionist
Plasticist
Abstract
3
What are the steps to writing about the arts?
1) observe, 2) ponder, 3) write, 4) refine
1) research, 2) partake, 3) incubate, 4) write
1) prepare, 2) participate, 3) write, 4) reflect
1) consume, 2) marinate, 3) articulate, 4) share
4
What is the purpose of critical thinking?
To criticize
To create a bridge between heaven and Earth
To clearly consider pros and cons before coming to a conclusion
To creat light, not heat
5
You judge a piece of art WITH context. Which lens are you employing?
Materialist
Formalist
Contextualist
6
What best describes Nietzsche's position in the reason vs. emotion debate?
Reason is better than emotion
Both reason and emotion can be both good and bad
It is better to choose reason OR emotion, to avoid conflict
Society has elevated reason over emotion, which is unfortunate
7
Which statement COULD be a valid judgement?
"This painting is sentimental, and lacks sincerity. Therefore, it is bad."
"That painting isn't art. Therefore, it is bad."
"I don't know if that painting's any good or not, but I don't like it."
"My little brother could do that. Therefore, it is bad."
8
Identify this painting.
16 by Mark Rothko
Autumn Rhythm by Jackson Pollock
Microbial Chaos by Helen Frankenthaler
Gettysburg by Wassily Kandinsky
9
Identify this painting.
The First Insight by Leonardo
The Creation of Man (or Adam) by Leonardo
The First Insight by Michelangelo
The Creation of Man (or Adam) by Michelangelo
10
Identify this painting.
The Crucifixion by Brunelleschi
God, The Father, and The Son by Donatello
The Worshippers by Tommaso
The Holy Trinity by Masaccio
11
What are the three major components of works that "work"?
It exhibits inexhaustibility (balances inexhaustibility and profoundity)
It has integrity (balances unity and variety)
It generates insight (balances clarity and complexity)
It conveys a universal human experience (balances love and death)
12
Identify this painting.
Wooden Man in Motion by Proust
Falling Man by Matisse
Nude Descending a Stair Case by Duchamp
The Puppet by Joyce
13
What words are embodied by transcendentalism?
Empirical
Spiritual
Material
Intuitive
14
Identify this painting.
The Girl by Cabanel
The Violinist by Gerome
The Bohemian by Bouguereau
The Child by Meissonier
15
What are the four purposes for studying the humanities?
Broaden our vision of the world, connect us with others and our emotion
Appear more refined, strengthen mantic tendencies
Experience arts more deeply, art tells us who we are
Deepen religious understanding, strengthen relationships
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Aesthetic: affecting the senses, or of the perception of the beautiful; mainly concerned with the creation
False
True
17
What are the four ways to judge art?
Elements and medium, sincerity vs. sentimentality
Color, texture
Artist's intent, will it stand the test of time
Themes and symbols, structure and balance
18
Identify this painting.
The Marketplace by Donatello
The Gathering of Sages by Raphael
School of Athens by Raphael
Aristotle and Plato by Donatello
19
What is one synonym for 'archetype'?
A type of arch
An antagonist
A recurring theme or symbol
20
Identify this painting.
Girl with the Mandolin by Picasso
Girl with the Instrument by Bellini
Girl with the Sitar by Boticelli
The Musician by Gentileschi
21
Identify this painting.
Bermeo by Braque
Mundaka by Picasso
Guernica by Picasso
Ellorio by Braque
22
Which two cultures did Neil Postman contrast in "My Graduation Speech"?
Spartan
Visigoth
Athenian
Celtic
23
What best describes Pascal's position in the reason vs. emotion debate?
Both reason and emotion can be both good and bad
It is better to choose reason OR emotion, to avoid conflict
Society has elevated reason over emotion, which is unfortunate
Reason is better than emotion
24
What was the renaissance a "rebirth" of?
Greek ideals
Roman ideals
Ancient ideals
British ideals
25
What is the correct order of the heroic cycle?
Isolation/misunderstanding, initiation, triumphal return
Initiation, isolation/misunderstanding, triumphal return
26
Classify this painting.
Non-subjective
Abstract
Cubist
Constructionist
27
What was Michael Gazzaniga's contribution to the study of reason and emotion?
Discovered that the right and left sides of the brain operate independently
Changed popular opinion regarding the importance of emotion
Conducted research involving right and left sides of the brain
Popularized a transcendentalist approach
28
Who painted this?
Leonardo
Raphael
Michelangelo
Donatello
29
What is the correct order of the stages of the creative process?
first insight, a-ha!, saturation, incubation, and verification
first insight, incubation, saturation, a-ha!, and verification
first insight, saturation, incubation, a-ha!, and verification
30
You judge a piece of art with NO context. Which lens are you employing?
Materialist
Contextualist
Formalist
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What best describes Plato's position in the reason vs. emotion debate?
It is better to choose reason OR emotion, to avoid conflict
Society has elevated reason over emotion, which is unfortunate
Reason is better than emotion
Both reason and emotion can be both good and bad
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What best describes St. Augustine's position in the reason vs. emotion debate?
Both reason and emotion can be both good and bad
Society has elevated reason over emotion, which is unfortunate
Reason is better than emotion
It is better to choose reason OR emotion, to avoid conflict
