The four contexts we look at in Visual Art are:

Personal, Contemporary, Cultural, Formal

Which is NOT an example of the cultural context?

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

Which is NOT an example of the cultural context?

emphasise process, elements, principles, materials and media

Which is NOT an example of the formal context?

use satire and humour to exaggerate ideas for impact

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

Explores non-traditional media and challenges perceptions of art

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

Explores historical events relevant to a specific culture

Which is NOT an example of the personal context?

question cultural and social roles

Which is NOT an example of the contemporary context?

develop through the artist’s imagination, fantasy and dreams

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

Uses appropriation to create irony and parody

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

References the personal experiences of the artist

Which is NOT an example of the contemporary context?

explore the artist’s personal journey or memories

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

References specific art styles through identifiable codes/elements

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

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