UTC Chapter 7 Arts and Entertainment Key Terms

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Age of Enlightenment

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An 18th century intellectual movement that emphasized reason, science, and individualism over tradition and religious authority.

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Amusement

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The state of being entertained without inspiring thought.

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Art

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A physical, visual, or auditory expression of human creativity, skill, and imagination.

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Cultural Anorexics

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Those fearful of the uncontrolled emotional influence of the arts.

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Cultural Gluttons

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Those who revel in the escapism and emotionalism of the arts.

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Discernment

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The ability to distinguish between truth and error, right and wrong, good and bad, and to prefer what is good, right and true.

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Entertainment

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An activity designed to hold the interest and attention of an audience.

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Flow

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A state in which a person works intently on something fascinating and is able to work in a smooth rhythm, be creative, and recognize afterward that it was a pleasurable experience.

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Formalism

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An artistic movement that emphasized the elements of art, such as line, color, space, and volume.

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Gratitude

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The quality of feeling or being thankful.