This branch of philosophy deals with the nature and expression of beauty.

When the word art appears in everyday conversation, it is used in a wide array of contexts but generally conveys three main ideas. Which of the following is not one of the three?

This ancient philosopher accused theatre people of promoting vice and wickedness and of being largely responsible for the corruption of his day.

This ancient philosopher believed that good theatre fortifies us because it allows us to release repressed emotions in a controlled, therapeutic way.

Which of the following is not one of the five basic elements that all art has to a certain extent?

Its purpose is to reaffirm the audience’s values and confirm their established belief systems.

This type of art is created by manipulating material in space and includes sculpture, pottery, and architecture.

This type of art is illustrative and includes drawing and painting.

Theatre is classified as which type of art?

Whether explicit or implicit, what is at the core of drama?

Which category of theatre includes big musicals as well as comedies and dramas that are intended to be entertaining and profitable? These plays also contain safe themes, plenty of laughs, and spectacle designed to appeal to a majority of people, thereby filling lots of seats and ideally making lots of money.

Which category of theatre is designed to support the heritage, customs, and point of view of a particular people, religion, class, country, or community?

The main purpose of art is to reaffirm society’s values.

Art challenges the audience whereas entertainment flatters the audience.

Art may examine life but it does not lead to criticism. Entertainment is about self-examination.

Art allows us to stand outside ourselves and see the world from another's point of view. Entertainment pulls us into ourselves and reaffirms our point of view.

Art makes us think we're thinking. Entertainment makes us think.

Art requires active viewing. Entertainment can be done with passive viewing: It is audience-friendly.

Art is directed toward the largest possible number. Entertainment is directed toward the individual.