Art Appreciation Midterm Exam

What is art generally understood as?

• A random act of nature

• Any activity or product done by people with a communicative or aesthetic purpose

• A natural phenomenon

• An accidental discovery

Which of the following is a famous painting by Juan Luna?

• Mona Lisa

• The Starry Night

• Spoliarium

• The Scream

Who painted 'The Scream'?

• Edvard Munc

• Leonardo da Vinci

• Juan Luna

• Pablo Picasso

Which of the following is not an assumption of art?

• transcends time.

• is nature

• transcends culture.

• transcends language

Why is art considered to transcend linguistic boundaries?

• Because it only uses symbols

• Because art is made for a specific language group

• Because it communicates emotions and stories without words

• Because it is translated into different languages

What does it mean when art transcends geographical boundaries?

• Art can only be appreciated in its place of origin

• Art can be appreciated across different regions and places

• Art is limited by its geographical context

• Art needs translation to be understood across regions

How does 'Spoliarium' by Juan Luna represent the Filipino struggle?

• It portrays joy and happiness in the community

• It symbolizes the suffering and oppression of the Filipino people under Spanish rule

• It focuses on the beauty of the Roman Colosseum

• It shows the prosperity of ancient Rome

Which is an example of art transcending cultural boundaries?

• Beethoven's symphonies being understood only in Germany

• Traditional African masks appreciated for their craftsmanship worldwide

• A painting that can only be understood by those who know its history

• A movie appreciated only by its native country

If you were to explain why Leonardo da Vinci's 'Mona Lisa' is universally admired, which of the following would be the best reason?

• Its historical significance in Italy

• The use of sfumato technique and its emotional expression that resonates across cultures

• The name of the woman depicted in the painting

• The fact that it is displayed in a famous museum

How might an artist today use the concept of 'art transcends culture' to create a meaningful artwork?

• By painting a scene from their hometown that only locals can understand

• By using universal symbols like nature and emotions that can be understood by many cultures

• By relying on language in their art to explain its meaning

• By creating art that appeals only to people of their own nationality