Why does Mondrian's use of geometry fit the times in which he made his painting?

using abstraction to represent ideas was becoming acceptable

What is the difference between the subject matter and the theme in an artwork?

subject matter is the vehicle, the theme is the "big idea"

To effectively analyze a work of art we must ...

look at the integration of form, theme and context

What role does context play in helping us understand a work of art?

knowing the Zeitgeist shows us the significance of the theme

Let's see if we are on the right track?

I've still got some questions about this, Yes, I think I got it

What role does context play in helping us understand a work of art?

knowing the Zeitgeist shows us the significance of the theme

To effectively analyze a work of art we must ...

look at the integration of form, theme and context

What is the difference between the subject matter and the theme in an artwork?

subject matter is the vehicle, the theme is the "big idea"

How can a guy crawling through glass be considered art?

we can analyse the form, theme and context to see if it is

Why did Michelangelo choose David as the subject of his sculpture

the story correlated to the political situation in Florence

How do we find meaning in a work of art?

by using a rigorous investigative criteria

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1
Which formal elements does David use to highlight Socrates in his painting?
color and value (light)
neo-classical style
excellent technique
balance and unity
2
Why does Mondrian's use of geometry fit the times in which he made his painting?
using abstraction to represent ideas was becoming acceptable
people really liked primary colors in the early 20th century
you weren't considered a modern artist unless you did
math was quite popular among the educated class in Europe
3
What is the difference between the subject matter and the theme in an artwork?
subject matter is the vehicle, the theme is the "big idea"
they are the same thing, duh
the subject matter tells us what the artwork means
the theme is what classifies the artwork, like Cubism or Pop
4
To effectively analyze a work of art we must ...
look at the integration of form, theme and context
clearly state our opinions about the elements in the artwork
understand the biography of the artist
show evidence for how it resembles the subject of the work
5
What role does context play in helping us understand a work of art?
it shows us where the materials came from
knowing the Zeitgeist shows us the significance of the theme
it helps us know if the work is classical or modern
the country where the work was made reveals the artist's POV
6
Let's see if we are on the right track?
I've still got some questions about this
Yes, I think I got it
7
What role does context play in helping us understand a work of art?
knowing the Zeitgeist shows us the significance of the theme
the country where the work was made reveals the artist's POV
it shows us where the materials came from
it helps us know if the work is classical or modern
8
To effectively analyze a work of art we must ...
understand the biography of the artist
clearly state our opinions about the elements in the artwork
show evidence for how it resembles the subject of the work
look at the integration of form, theme and context
9
What is the difference between the subject matter and the theme in an artwork?
they are the same thing, duh
the subject matter tells us what the artwork means
the theme is what classifies the artwork, like Cubism or Pop
subject matter is the vehicle, the theme is the "big idea"
10
Are you cooking?
I'm cooking with gas
I forgot to pay my gas bill
11
Let's do a little check up
cough, cough, not so great
Feeling good
12
Let's double check
Still thinking
Now I think I know
13
How can a guy crawling through glass be considered art?
we can analyse the form, theme and context to see if it is
are you kidding me? it's not!
he is a well-known artist so it must be art
it was on TV (the old person's internet)
14
Besides the material what elements can make up the form of the artwork?
all of the above
line, shape, color, etc.
time
technique
15
Why did Michelangelo choose David as the subject of his sculpture
David was his hero
the people of Florence liked bible stories
It is what the Medici family commissioned
the story correlated to the political situation in Florence
16
How do we find meaning in a work of art?
by using a rigorous investigative criteria
Art is a matter of taste so what I decide it means is true
art history books will tell us all we need to know about art
anything can be art so there is no answer to this question
17
Besides the material what elements can make up the form of the artwork?
all of the above
time
technique
line, shape, color, etc.

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