DemiDec Art 1 Questions

Which contexts of an artwork will an art historian examen?

cultural, social, historical, and economic contexts.

What is aesthetics?

Aesthetics is a branch of philosophy
concerned with the nature and expression of
beauty. It serves as the philosophy of art.t.

Is pottery considered a fine art?

No, pottery is considered practical art.

Which branch of analysis focuses on the visual qualities of the artwork itself?

formal analysis

When preforming contextual analysis, art historians will generally examine

patronage and ownership, other artworks during the era, the cost of the art work, and viewer access.

When did art history arise as an academic discipline?

the 18th century

Which art historian shifted away from individual biographical analysis to a study of stylistic development?

Johann Winckelmann

What is Giorgio Vasari most famous for?

gathering biographies of great Italian artists in The Lives of The Artists.

From where did Pliny the Elder come from?

ancient Rome

Who contributed to the developing concept of artistic genius?

Giorgio Vasari helped popularize the idea, especially with The Lives of the Artists.

The meaning of a work of art is

dependent on where the artwork is located, subject to change over time, revealed through visual aspects of the piece, and is open to different interpretations

What is a reason art historians might depend on reproductions?

the original work is damaged or lost.

How has the practice of art history changed most over the years?

it encompasses a much wider variety of art.

What is an example of a previously dismissed craft that art historians might now include in their studies?

textiles, fiber art, weaving, folk art.

Who commissioned the paintings on the ceiling of Sistine Chapel

Pope Julius II