topic 11

Art

All ideas, forms, techniques, and strategies used to express creativity.

Aesthetic Experience

The perception of art through the senses (sight, sound, touch, etc.).

Transformation-Representation

The process of transforming real experiences into symbolic forms.

Fine Art

Art that is rare, expensive, and made by trained artists, usually displayed in galleries.

Folk Art

Traditional or handmade art linked to a specific culture or group.

Art by Intention

Objects created specifically as art.

Art by Appropriation

Functional objects later classified as art.

Ethnomusicology

The study of music in different cultural contexts.

Repatriation

The return of cultural artifacts to their rightful owners or communities.

Play

Voluntary, enjoyable activity that is separate from real life and follows rules.

Metacommunication

Communication about communication, helping define what is real vs. play.

Framing

A type of metacommunication that signals the beginning and end of play.

Reflexivity

The ability to think critically about reality through play.

Sport

A competitive, rule-based activity that reflects social relationships and cultural values.

Sport & Nationalism

The way sports create a sense of identity and unity within a country.

Colonialism & Sport Syncretism

The blending of colonial and local traditions in sports.

Tourism

Traveling for leisure, often seeking 'authentic' cultural experiences.

Cultural Heritage

The traditions, sites, and artifacts that are preserved for cultural identity.

Material Cultural Heritage

Physical objects or monuments of cultural importance.

Intangible Cultural Heritage

Non-physical cultural elements like traditions, languages, and performances.

Authenticity in Tourism

The debate over whether cultural experiences presented to tourists are genuine or staged.