66 Answered Questions for the topic Art Theory
Art Theory
03/25/19
What contributed to the development of perspective in painting?
Art Theory
03/19/19
What is the difference between an organic and inorganic artwork in the context of the "Theory of the Avant-Garde" and the works of theorists such as Benjamin, Adorno and Burger?
Art Theory
03/19/19
The Arts: What are good books/essays on Sexuality in Art History and Art Theories?
Art Theory
03/19/19
What are the building blocks of art? How are all art forms based on them?
03/19/19
Who are some (relatively) modern "platonists" with respect to aesthetics/philosophy of art?
I'm interested in discovering post-Enlightenment to contemporary thinkers who discuss art in terms of form and beauty, and imitation vs "true forms."Thanks!
03/19/19
Who (name of the science) researches meaning communicated through arts?
John I. Saeed in his famous textbook defines the Semantic as "Semantics is the study of meaning communicated through language". So - what is name for the science that researches meaning as...
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Art Theory
03/19/19
Who is the greatest painter's painter in history (Painter held in high regard by other painters and not necessarily the general public)?
Art Theory
03/19/19
Why is the constructive art more important than other types of art?
Art Theory
03/18/19
How is context important in art theory?
Art Theory
03/18/19
What are some examples of art that is a palimpsest?
03/18/19
Which scholars argue that for art to be art, it must be for art's sake?
I understand this is partially supported by Nietzsche, but do others agree or adamantly disagree with this position? If so who?
Art Theory
03/18/19
What are some theories about the art of the Cyclades islands?
Art Theory Aesthetics
03/18/19
Are there objective criteria for aesthetic judgment?
Are there objective criteria for judging whether or not artworks are good art? Should we at times appeal to moral values in assessing the quality of artwork? What major approaches are there for the...
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Art Theory
03/18/19
Is there a notion of completeness in art? How is it defined?
Art Theory
02/11/19
When an artist is using the subtractive method of carving in stone, it makes no difference whether or not the intended final shape extends beyond the dimensions of the original stone.
When an artist is using the subtractive method of carving in stone, it makes no difference whether or not the intended final shape extends beyond the dimensions of the original stone.
Art Theory Art History
01/23/13
Why was Manet's Olympia such a monumental painting?
I understand it's beautiful, but I don't understand why my professor thinks its monumental. This is my first art history class
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