Assignment Paper

Circle or highlight one answer for each question. Read all of the answer choices. You may use your notes or class materials as a resource. If the response is unclear, such as two responses are circled, no points will be awarded. (4 points each)

Be sure to scroll all the way to the end of the document. Save your work as you go. When finished, upload to the Turnitin portal in the Week 4 module.

1. What is Aesthetics?
a. A branch of philosophy applied to visual arts
b. A person’s response or sensitivities towards artistic products and experiences
c. A medical device
d. Only A and B

2. In visual art, Texture refers to the
a. The historical context of an artwork
b. How something feels or looks as if it would feel if touched
c. A hidden message

3. The design principle of Balance refers to visual equilibrium in an artwork.
a. True
b. False

4. Visual art is only enjoyable if you have a lot of prior knowledge and understanding about the history of art, and how each work compares to other artworks.
a. True
b. False

5. Sculpture is a type of art that is
a. Painted onto canvas or paper
b. Listened to, such as a symphony or improvised jazz song
c. Printed multiple times onto fine art paper
d. Made of 3-d forms and objects that have mass and take up space

6. Some media that is often used to make sculptures includes
a. Stone, marble, bronze, clay
b. Film and digital video
c. Internet images such as memes and gifs

7. Digital images, video effects and robotics are considered part of which art category?
a. Painting
b. Sculpture
c. New media
d. Drawing

8. Applying a liquid or oil-based pigment to a cloth stretched over a wooden frame is considered which art form?
a. Painting
b. Sculpture
c. New media
d. Drawing

9. Why do people like looking at art?
a. It elevates their mental and emotional state.
b. It informs them about other cultures and times.
c. It shows them new things and ideas, often stimulating creativity.
d. All of the above
 
10. Etruscan civilization flourished (had a dominant cultural and civic presence) in central Italy during what time period?
a. Bronze age through the rise of Rome, about 300 BCE
b. 1960’s through the present
c. The Baroque era, 1600-1700 CE
d. 300 BCE through 400 CE

11. Etruscan tomb paintings feature what kinds of images?
a. Somber portraits of the deceased
b. Only geometric designs and writing
c. Cheerful garden scenes, parties and feasts
d. None of these

12. Art making is a human effort to visually express ideas, emotions or events.
a. True
b. False

13. Museums are for…
a. Protecting and displaying historical and artistically important objects
b. Educating people about these artworks
c. Entertainment
d. Supporting the local community by showing artwork relative to them
e. Offering inexpensive access for schools and arts programs
f. All of the above
14. What are the most important functions of a museum? Rank the above choices from 1-5, with one being the most important and five the least. Why do you think so? (10 points)

 
Short Answer
Please write complete sentences to express your answer. Make sure your responses fit the number of points you hope to earn from each question.

A. Who should ‘own’ the marble sculptures from the Acropolis in Athens (such as the one pictured here, currently in the British Museum)? Why? (10 points)

B. What if the government in Egypt decided to break up the pyramids and sell the bricks on eBay? What should be the response of the global community? Why? (8 points)

 

C. Choose one of the Elements of Art that is very noticeable to you in this picture created by Pablo Picasso. (10 points)
Element: ___________________________
Why? What do you see that supports your choice?

D. Choose one of the Elements of Art that is very noticeable to you in this prehistoric hand axe pictured here. (10 points)
Element: ___________________________
Why? What do you see that supports your choice?

BONUS: What do you think prehistoric people actually did with these stone objects they are calling a hand axe?
(5 points)