CCAH1q Why We Study Art: Crash Course Art History #1

What is the main focus of the Crash Course Art History episode titled 'Why We Study Art'?

• Understanding the construction of history through art

• Memorizing names and dates

• Exploring modern art techniques

• Learning about famous artists

Who is the host of the Crash Course Art History series?

• Sarah Urist Green

• Hank Green

• John Green

• Katherine Green

Which family played a significant role in the art scene during the Renaissance?

• The Medicis

• The Tudors

• The Habsburgs

• The Bourbons

What is the 'canon' in art history?

• A collection of famous sculptures

• A musical composition style

• A timeline of artists and artworks considered great

• A type of painting technique

What does the artwork 'Fons Americanus' by Kara Walker address?

• The triumph of the British Empire

• The history of American independence

• The beauty of nature

• The human toll of colonial violence

What does the term 'masengo' refer to in the Lega culture?

• Beautiful paintings

• Heavy things with great significance

• Traditional dances

• Ancient scripts

What historical event is depicted in 'The Raft of the Medusa'?

• A French shipwreck in 1816

• The sinking of the Titanic

• The discovery of America

• The fall of the Roman Empire

What is a key theme in studying art history according to the episode?

• Art is only about aesthetics

• Art reflects different perspectives and stories

• Art history is static and unchanging

• Art is solely for entertainment

What does the episode suggest about the nature of history?

• History is only about wars and politics

• History is constructed and shaped by its telling

• History is a fixed narrative

• History is irrelevant to art

What does the episode imply about the survival of historical artifacts?

• All artifacts are well-documented

• Artifacts have no impact on history

• Only European artifacts are important

• Surviving artifacts shape our understanding of history