Formalism and Reality in Art

Flashcards covering key concepts of formalism, reality, and ideology in art and film as discussed in the lecture.

Formalism

An artistic theory that emphasizes form and structure over content.

Reality

A representation of the real world formed through individual and societal ideologies.

Ideology

beliefs/ ideas that shape how individuals and societies perceive and interact with the world.

Fiction

it refers to the constructed ideologies that shape our perception of reality.

Art as engagement

serves as a means to reflect on or express ideas about reality and ideology.

Social structure of family

Concepts regarding family that can vary between personal, social, and cultural interpretations.

Realism vs. Formalism in film

Describes how films can represent ideas (like family) through varying degrees of realism or formalism.

George Lucas's Star Wars

An example of a film that reflects the importance of family and affirms traditional Western values.

External forces producing ideology

influences that shape individual ideologies and responses to events.

Recycling in ideology

An example illustrating how personal actions can reflect individual beliefs in environmental responsibility.