Art History Flashcard

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Imagine you're an art detective like Olivia, Aria, and Avery! As you explore the mysteries of a painting, which of the following contexts would you NOT focus on? Options: cultural, social, historical, logical, economic

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logical

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What is aesthetics all about?

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A philosophical inquiry into the nature and expression of beauty.

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Which of the following fields is NOT considered fine art? Options: printing, pottery, painting, architecture, drawing

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printing

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Which branch of analysis focuses on the visual qualities of an artwork?

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formal analysis

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Imagine you're an art detective like Kai, Arjun, and James, diving into the world of contextual analysis. Which of the following would NOT be on your list of clues to examine? Options: patronage and ownership, other artworks during the era, cost of the artwork, the use of space in the painting, viewer access.

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the use of space in the painting

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When did art history first become an academic discipline?

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18th century

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Which art historian moved away from focusing on individual biographies and instead explored the evolution of artistic styles?

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Johann Winckelmann

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What is Giorgio Vasari most famous for?

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gathering biographies of great Italian artists

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From which ancient civilization does Pliny the Elder hail?

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ancient Rome

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Who among these historical figures played a pivotal role in shaping the idea of artistic genius? Options: Petrine Archer-Straw, Franz Kugler, Raphael Sanzio, Giorgio Vasari, Alfred Sisley.

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Giorgio Vasari