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ICTS STUDY GROUP
ART- GLORIA
56
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Undergraduate 4
01/10/2012

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Term
Define Art
Definition
a form of communication that conveys the complexity of issues ideas and feelings.
Term
9 Visual Art Mediums of Communication
Definition

Sculpture

Painting and Drawing

Ceramics

Performance Art

Printmaking

Jewelry

Fiber Art

Photography

Firm and Video

Term

Aesthetic

 

 

Aesthetic Experience

Definition

- the study of sensations and feelings

 

 

-when art communicates in a direct and forceful way

Term
_______ distinguishes visual art from the other discipline in the arts.
Definition
Visuals
Term

Interdisplinary

 

(crossover)

 

Art

Definition
-the potential to capture the complexities of our present world differently than was previously possible.
Term
Visual Art
Definition
-a form of commentary on the society from which it springs which causes it to continuously change.
Term
Visual art plays a key role in the dissemination (spread widely) of:
Definition

Aesthetic tendencies

political ideas

religious and spiritual doctine

cultural beliefs and critiques

societal norms and trends

Term
Visual arts has the capacity to__________ and ___________ by society.
Definition

shape

 

be shaped

Term
The earliest examples of art known to us dates back to about ____________ and the majority of this art remains ______________ to us.
Definition

40,000 BCE

 

 

Anonymous

Term
These two eras mark the beginning of individual artists' styles and artists being recognized by signing their names.
Definition
Greek and Roman Eras
Term
Name the 3 categories that Art has been placed in througthout history.
Definition

Temporal

 

Geographic

 

Cultural

Term
Western scholars used what system to examine the differences between visual arts of various cultures?
Definition
A Eurocentric comparative value system
Term
Name the seven elements of Art
Definition

point

line

plane

shape

value

texture

color

Term
Define Line:
Definition
dots or strokes which show motion and connect two points. May be vertical,horizontal or diagonal, curved, straight, zigzag or show emotion
Term
Define point:
Definition
a single mark in space with a precise, but limited, location.
Term
Define Shape:
Definition
 structure of a dimensional element within a given composition
Term
Define Color:
Definition
the response of the eye to differing wavelengths of radiation within the visible spectrum
Term
Define Texture:
Definition
 the feel, real or implied ; of an object or its surface
Term
Define Value:
Definition
the lightness or darknessof an object or color. Often used with drawings requiring shading.
Term
List the principles of art
Definition

Rhythm

Movement

Balance

Proportion

Variety

Emphasis

Harmony

Unity

Term
Define Rhythm:
Definition
a type of movement seen in repeating of shapes and colors. Alternating lights and darks also give a sense of rhythm.
Term
Define Movement:
Definition

is a principle of art related to rhythm

 
Term
Define Balance:
Definition
the visual weight in a picture and how it is divided
Term
2 types of balance
Definition

symmetrical=same

 

asymmetrical=the right and left sides, as well as the top and bottom are different

Term
Define Proportion:
Definition
 one part in relation to another
Term
Define Variety:
Definition
the use of contrasting or different types of Elements in a work of art
Term
Define Emphasis:
Definition
 manipulating the Elements of Art so that your eye is drawn to a particular area
Term
Define Harmony:
Definition

 a combination of related (but often different) Elements of Art creating a pleasing work for the eye

 
Term
Define Unity:
Definition
 the work of art is presented as a "whole"
Term
The _______ of art changes in relation to its function or meaning.
Definition
form
Term
The result of this elevation of form in visual art is what was eventually termed ___________ art in the 20th century in N. America.
Definition
formalist
Term
Describe Formalism:
Definition
Lacks meaning, symbolism, and subject matter;only about form and material and nothing more
Term
Considering aspects of the art's ___________ and ______________ helps to learn about the artist's intentions.
Definition
principles/elements
Term

True or False

 

Making music is a natural part of human experience.

Definition
True
Term
List the basic musical concepts
Definition

melody

harmony

rhythm

pitch

timbre

Term
Define melody:
Definition

a rhythmical succession of single tones producing a distinct musical phrase or idea

 
 
 
 
Term
harmony
Definition
 any combination of notes sounded simultaneously
Term
Define rhythm:
Definition

the pattern of regular or irregular pulses caused in music by the occurrence of strong and weak melodic and harmonic beats.

 
 
 
 
Term
Define pitch:
Definition
 the auditory property of a note that is conditioned by its frequency relative to other notes
Term
Define timbre:
Definition
The combination of qualities of a sound that distinguishes it from other sounds of the same pitch and volume
Term
There is not a ________ way to listen.
Definition
right
Term
People respond to music_____________.
Definition
naturally
Term

Drama helps students t learn about themselves and the world.

 

True or false

Definition
True
Term

Dama means..

 

Drama/Theatre is...

Definition

to do, act.

 

an experiental way to connect to content.

Term
Define Creative Drama:
Definition
the informal drama that can work in any setting and with any number of children.
Term

True or False

 

Scenery, costumes, adn props are required for Creative Drama.

Definition
False
Term
Activities that are components of Creative Drama
Definition

Beginning Activities- warm ups designed to motivate

Games- focus on cncentration development, imagination, and teamwork. implemented in circles

Sequence Games-

Pantomime- using the body to communicate instead of words

Improvisations- role-playing and switching roles

Stories-

Term
List some activities that bridge the gap between creative drama and theatre
Definition

theatre-in-education

readers' theatre

puppetry

Term
Define Theatre-in-education (TIE):
Definition
performed by teachers and students, materials from curiculum or social issues, assume roles and problem solve, focused on education.
Term
Define Puppetry:
Definition
using puppets in creative drama and theatre activities
Term
Childrens' Theatre
Definition
is product-oriented and audience-centered.
Term
3 theatres that are easily adaptable to educational venuse...
Definition

Traditional Theatre

Participation Theatre

Story Theatre

Term

True/False

 

Theatre is a new art form.

Definition
False, it emerged in anicnt Greece as part of religious celebration.
Term
How does theatre help students to learn?
Definition
Plays reflect culture and challenge the students to explore and deepen their understanding.
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