Which is NOT an example of the personal context?

question cultural and social roles

This artwork is an example of the cultural context - why?

Explores historical events relevant to a specific culture

This artwork is an example of the contemporary context - why?

Explores non-traditional media and challenges perceptions of art

Which is NOT an example of the contemporary context?

explore the artist’s personal journey or memories

Which is NOT an example of the cultural context?

represent ideas as a system of symbolic objects, motifs or signs

This artwork is an example of the formal context - why?

References specific art styles through identifiable codes/elements

This artwork is an example of the personal context - why?

References the personal experiences of the artist

The four contexts we look at in Visual Art are:

Personal, Contemporary, Cultural, Formal

Which is NOT an example of the contemporary context?

develop through the artist’s imagination, fantasy and dreams

Which is NOT an example of the cultural context?

emphasise process, elements, principles, materials and media

This artwork is an example of the contemporary context - why?

Uses appropriation to create irony and parody

Which is NOT an example of the formal context?

use satire and humour to exaggerate ideas for impact

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"use satire and humour to exaggerate ideas for impact" is an example of which context?
Formal
Contemporary
Personal
Cultural
2
Which is NOT an example of the personal context?
share human and psychological experiences and emotions
question cultural and social roles
stimulate reactions through sensory experiences
employ recognisable qualities that express the artist’s beliefs and values
3
This artwork is an example of the cultural context - why?
Expresses the artist's personal connection to an issue
Relates to historical art movements
Explores historical events relevant to a specific culture
Explores new media and technologies
4
"develop through the artist’s imagination, fantasy and dreams" is an example of which context?
Personal
Formal
Cultural
Contemporary
5
This artwork is an example of the contemporary context - why?
Expresses the artist's personal journey through a space
Explores non-traditional media and challenges perceptions of art
Uses specific principles of design to add meaning
Questions cultural and social roles
6
Which is NOT an example of the contemporary context?
challenge mainstream ideas about the boundaries of art
use non-traditional materials and new technologies
explore the artist’s personal journey or memories
use parody and irony to present current concerns
7
Which is NOT an example of the cultural context?
identify cultural influences, eg. ethnicity, gender, social class, age
represent ideas as a system of symbolic objects, motifs or signs
specific iconographic elements that link the work to a style/movement
identify cultural influences on the artist, eg. history, religion, politics
8
Context = explores emotions, sensory experiences, personal philosophy, beliefs and ideas that are reflected in artworks
Personal
Formal
Cultural
Contemporary
9
This artwork is an example of the formal context - why?
Uses a variety of techniques
Explores historical and cultural themes
References specific art styles through identifiable codes/elements
Explores historical and social themes
10
"explore the artist’s personal journey or memories" is an example of which context?
Formal
Contemporary
Personal
Cultural
11
This artwork is an example of the personal context - why?
References the personal experiences of the artist
Explores historical and cultural themes
Creates a sensory experience
Uses symbols and codes to create meaning
12
The four contexts we look at in Visual Art are:
Personal, Contemporary, Cultural, Formal
Personal, Contemporary, Historical, Formal
Beliefs, Cultural, Social, Formal
Personal, Cultural, Social, Formal
13
Which is NOT an example of the contemporary context?
borrow imagery through appropriation of recognisable sources/pop culture
exploit digital technology and multi-sensory experiences, such as sound and
manipulate and change the familiar
develop through the artist’s imagination, fantasy and dreams
14
Which is NOT an example of the cultural context?
explore spiritual or religious traditions
emphasise process, elements, principles, materials and media
explore cultural themes, such as notions of beauty, coming of age
reflect community interests through social commentary
15
"question cultural and social roles" is an example of which context?
Contemporary
Cultural
Personal
Formal
16
"emphasise process, elements, principles, materials and media" is an example of which context?
Formal
Cultural
Personal
Contemporary
17
Context = art elements/principles, application of materials & techniques, the stylistic qualities of historical periods
Cultural
Formal
Contemporary
Personal
18
This artwork is an example of the contemporary context - why?
Uses appropriation to create irony and parody
Explores the beliefs of the artist regarding technology
Uses new technologies to create the art
Uses appropriation to consider the personal beliefs of the artist
19
Context = explores a lens of 21st century ideas / issues, and how these challenge engagement, communication and meaning
Contemporary
Cultural
Formal
Personal
20
Context = explores social influence, representation of time, place, politics, purpose, ethnicity, gender, spirit, belief
Contemporary
Personal
Formal
Cultural
21
Which is NOT an example of the formal context?
represent ideas as a system of symbolic objects, motifs or signs which are
explore cultural themes, such as notions of beauty, coming of age
use satire and humour to exaggerate ideas for impact
communicate meaning by decipherable visual elements
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"represent ideas as a system of symbolic objects, motifs or signs" is an example of which context?
Formal
Personal
Cultural
Contemporary

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