Art Appreciation Prelim Review

Art is something that is __________

• Seasonal and fleeting

• Perennially around us

• Only found in museums

• Exclusively for the wealthy

Some people may deny their involvement with the arts, but what is indisputable about life and the arts?

• Life rarely provides opportunities to interact with the arts.

• Only artists can truly experience the arts.

• Life presents us with many forms and opportunities for communion with the arts.

• The arts are irrelevant to everyday life.

The word "ART" is derived from the ancient Latin word "ars," which refers to:

• a type of painting
• a musical genre
• a historical period
• skill or craft

In Medieval Latin, the word "ars" came to mean ____________.

• Only artistic expression like painting and sculpture.

• A form of entertainment and leisure.

• Any special form of book-learning, such as grammar, logic, magic, or astrology.

• Physical activities like sports and dance.

The term "fine arts" eventually came to mean __________.

• Delicate and highly skilled arts.

• Arts that are only practiced by professionals.

• Beautiful arts, rather than delicate or highly skilled ones.

• Arts focused on craftsmanship like carpentry and smithing.

According to Dudley et al. (1960), the humanities are:

• A recent development in human history.

• One of the oldest and most important means of expression developed by man.

• Focused primarily on modern technology.

• Limited to cave paintings from ancient times.

Which of the following best describes art?

• Art is limited to certain cultures.

• Art is only appreciated by artists.

• Art is universal and found in all cultures.

• Art is restricted to specific time periods.

Which of the following is true about art and age?

• Only young people can create meaningful art.

• Age is not a factor in determining the ability to create or appreciate art.

• Art is better understood by older generations.

• Only experienced individuals can contribute to the art world.

Which of the following statements about art is true?

• Only art created a long time ago is considered valuable.

• Art from older generations is always better than modern art.

• Art exists in every country and generation, and age is not a factor in determining its value.

• An artwork is good simply because it is old.

Why are the works of Jose Rizal and Francisco Balagtas not being widely read in the Philippines?

• They are considered too difficult to understand.

• They are not available in modern formats.

• They are not being read because they are old.

• They are no longer relevant to Filipino culture.