WorksheetsSemiotic Analysis and the Planes of Art
Total questions: 30
Worksheet time: 18mins
Semiotics is the study of ___________.
human emotions
signs and symbols
art materials
creative writing
A sign in semiotics refers to something that ___________.
only exists physically
substitutes or represents something else
is purely imaginary
has no meaning
Who proposed the theory of sign consisting of sign, object, and interpretant?
Ferdinand de Saussure
Roland Barthes
Charles Sanders Peirce
Claude Lévi-Strauss
In Peirce’s model, the “object” refers to ___________.
the person interpreting the sign
the idea or thing represented by the sign
the sound of a word
the written symbol itself
The “signifier” in Saussure’s theory means ___________.
the physical form of the sign
the abstract meaning
the cultural interpretation
the emotional reaction
The “signified” in Saussure’s theory refers to ___________.
the image or sound of the sign
the material representation
the concept or idea represented
the context of the sign
According to Barthes, the first order of signification is called ___________.
Connotation
Denotation
Myth
Symbolism
Connotation is considered the ___________ order of signification.
first
second
third
final
Barthes’ idea of “myth” is also known as the ___________ order of signification.
first
second
third
fourth
The study of signs, whether pictorial or symbolic, is found in which plane of art?
Semiotic Plane
Iconic Plane
Contextual Plane
Axiological Plane
The Iconic Plane deals with the ___________.
values of a work
choice of subject or topic in art
emotions of the viewer
grammar of a paragraph
The Contextual Plane focuses on ___________.
harmony of colors
the relationship between art and society
physical structure of the artwork
the emotions of the artist only
The Axiological Plane analyzes ___________.
grammatical errors in writing
values and meaning connected to the viewer
the perspective and lighting
the artist’s income
In analyzing bahay kubo, the cogon roof represents ___________.
luxury
simplicity and adaptation to environment
foreign influence
modern technology
The contextual plane of bahay kubo shows the artist’s experience as ___________.
a city builder
a wealthy merchant
a farmer’s child
a politician
The red color in Angela Pascual’s Bulaklak symbolizes ___________.
sadness
blood and life
purity
peace
The painting Bulaklak by Angela Pascual reveals aspects of ___________.
modernism
womanhood
industrialization
poverty
Which theory emphasizes that signs may exist both physically and abstractly?
Peirce’s Theory
Saussure’s Theory
Barthes’ Theory
Hjelmslev’s Theory
What question belongs to the Semiotic Plane of analysis?
What emotions does the artwork draw out?
What do the symbols used represent?
Is the artwork influential to the viewers?
What message does the artwork give to society?
Which of the following is not one of the four planes of art analysis?
Semiotic Plane
Iconic Plane
Contextual Plane
Structural Plane
What does the sign shown in the image indicate?
(a)
What brand is represented by the logo shown in the image?
(a)
What brand is represented by the logo shown in the image?
(a)
What brand is represented by the logo shown in the image?
(a)
What government agency does the logo represesnt
(a)
Denotation refers to ___________.
A. the literal meaning of the word
B. the symbolic or emotional meaning
C. an imaginary idea
D. a personal interpretation only
Connotation refers to ___________.
A. the exact physical form of the symbol
Banother term of the literal word influenced by culture or emotion
C. the name of the brand
D. the literal image only
When denotation and connotation combine, they form what Barthes calls ___________.
A. syntax
B. myth
C. symbolism
D. structure
The denotative meaning of a picture of a rose is ___________.
A. love
B. a flower
C. sacrifice
D. youth
The connotative meaning of a picture of a rose is ___________.
A. fragrance
B. love or romance
C. red color
D. plant
