Art Final Review

Which term refers to the study of symbols in art?

• Aesthetics

• Iconography

• Form

• Abstraction

Art used to ommunicate power or authority is fulfilling what function?

• Personal expression

• Social/political

• Ritual/ceremonial

• Entertainment

"Content" in art refers to:

• The materials used

• The subject matter and meaning

• The size

• The artist's signature

"Form" in art refers to:

• The deeper message

• The visual and physical appearance

• The historical context

• The cultural symbolism

Which is a common reason humans create art?

• To solve math problems

• To express identity

• To record sound

• To improve technology

Which of the following BEST define creativity?

• Replicating older works

• Using imagination to produce something new

• Following strict rules

• Memorizing techniques

The philosophy of the nature of beauty is called:

• Anthropology

• Aesthetics

• Sociology

• Iconology

Art that is created to honor or remember a person or event is:

• Decorative art

• Commemorative art

• Functional art

• Surrealistic art

The subject of an artwork refers to:

• The emotional tone

• What the artwork depicts

• The materials

• The symbolism

Art that expresses the inner life of the artist is which type?

• Social commentary

• Personal expression

• Political propaganda

• Ritualistic art