Theory and Thinking (Leaving Cert Art): Flashcards
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When did art materials expand significantly?
When did art materials expand significantly?
20th and 21st centuries
Ancient Greek/Roman artists' role in society
Ancient Greek/Roman artists' role in society
Essential members - made beautiful objects & memorials
What replaced apprenticeships in the 18th century?
What replaced apprenticeships in the 18th century?
Academies
Are contemporary artists limited by choice of media?
Are contemporary artists limited by choice of media?
No - not limited by media or disciplines
New art media added in last century (name 3)
New art media added in last century (name 3)
Photography, film, sound, video, performance, installation
Artist role shift: from service provider to what?
Artist role shift: from service provider to what?
Challenging aspects of society and conventions
Who is Banksy?
Who is Banksy?
Anonymous street artist, creates confrontational work
Conceptual Art: what matters more than the object?
Conceptual Art: what matters more than the object?
The idea
Who wrote 'Paragraphs on Conceptual Art' in 1967?
Who wrote 'Paragraphs on Conceptual Art' in 1967?
Sol LeWitt
Who created 'One and Three Chairs'?
Who created 'One and Three Chairs'?
Joseph Kosuth
'Form follows function' - meaning?
'Form follows function' - meaning?
Purpose of building comes first before decoration
Product design: what should come first?
Product design: what should come first?
Suit needs of people it was made for
Graphic design definition
Graphic design definition
Visual communication via typography, images, colour, space
Fine art photography purpose
Fine art photography purpose
Express an idea, emotion, or artistic intention
Who made the first moving films in the 1890s?
Who made the first moving films in the 1890s?
Lumière brothers