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Midterm Exam Part 2 - Essay : 51P-Fall 2023-Art Appreciation
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Midterm Exam Part 2 - Essay
Due
Nov 19 at 11:59pm
Points
60
Questions
4
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4 Essay questions worth 15 points each.
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Question 1
Your Answer:
Altering color can change the message communicated. For example, an
air conditioning manufacturer would tend to associate itself with a cool
color like blue. Choose a product logo and propose a color change.
Explain how its message may change as a result.
The normal Coca Cola color is red, which is a color that immediately
draws attention, which is a very important thing if you want to sell a
product. The color red is strong and powerful, and very stimulating. When
it comes to selling a product, stimulating the brain is important for
companies, so costumers are attracted to their products. The red in the
Coca Cola logo in particular, it invites you to buy their drinks, perhaps you
may think they make you feel energetic and good.
If we were to change the color to green, for example, the message would
be different. Green is a relaxing color, often found everywhere in nature.
In contrast to red, we are used to seeing green everywhere, so it would
not immediately grab our attention. However, because green is associated
with nature and certain vegetables, it could send the message that the
Coca Cola products are healthy and safe to consume. Green is
refreshing, soothing and relates to wellbeing. A person could think that the
Coca Cola drinks could provide those same feelings to them.
15 / 15 pts
Question 2
Compare ancient Greek ideal human proportions with the art of the
Yoruba. In your opinion, which culture uses proportions that are most
descriptive of the human figure? Why?
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Your Answer:
The ancient Greeks idealized human proportions based on the Golden
Ratio, aiming for mathematical perfection in their art. The Yoruba people
represented human figures with emphasis on social and spiritual beliefs,
often exaggerating certain body parts to signify their cultural significance.
Personally, I believe the Yoruba's approach provides a more realistic
and
diverse portrayal of the human figure.
The ancient Greeks had a well-defined system of ideal human proportions
they applied throughout their art. These proportions adhered strictly to a
mathematical relationship called the Golden Ratio, where they compared
specific body parts to others based on this ratio to establish the ideal
human form. This approach often led to figures that were more
idealistically perfect than realistically accurate.
On the other hand, the Yoruba people of West Africa had a distinctly
different approach. Their art did not adhere strictly to mathematical
proportions but was instead more representative of social and spiritual
beliefs. Their figures often had exaggerated body parts, such as the head,
to denote significance within their culture.
In my opinion, the Yoruba's approach is more descriptive of the human
figure's inherent variety and uniqueness as it captures the diversity and
individual's personal characteristics beyond mere
physical proportions.
15 / 15 pts
Question 3
Your Answer:
In Caravaggio’s
The Calling of St. Matthew
, the artist used light and dark
values to emphasize Christ’s hand. Why did the artist draw our attention
to the hand? What other features in the work are emphasized with light
and darkness?
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In The Calling of St. Matthew, Caravaggio drew attention to Christ's hand
to highlight its importance, as Christ is seen pointing at the men sitting in
front of him. Perhaps Christ is asking for a particular person from the
group of men. The men and the window above them are also surrounded
by light coming from an unknown source. It shows that they are outside a
house, maybe in some street. One of the men is pointing at a man who is
looking down at the table, as if to signal Christ that that is the guy he is
looking for. The guys seems to be ashamed for an unknown reason, but
he happens to be the person who is the most illuminated out of all of
them, so perhaps he is a central point along with Christ.
15 / 15 pts
Question 4
Your Answer:
Wooden objects, like many traditional craft objects, are common in daily
life. Can you think of any objects made of wood that are useful in your
everyday life? Have any of these objects been cut, carved, or polished in
a particular way? Do you regard these objects as beautiful or well-crafted?
Do you believe they are works of art? Give your reasons why, or why not.
My wardrobe is made out of dark brown wood, cut in a symmetrical way.
Its height is approximately 5 inches. The wardrobe has five drawers, one
above the other. All the drawers are the same size, and all of them have
two handles. The top drawers are designed in a different way than the last
three. The top two are designed to look like they have separated drawers,
despite being one long drawer. The surface on top is flat and larger than
the rest of the wardrobe, so objects can be supported properly. When you
touch it, wardrobe feels smooth, and it looks in perfect condition, which
leads me to believe a polishing machine was used for it.
I believe my wardrobe is beautiful and art. Art can be created in different
ways. Whoever created the wardrobe had to design it, gather the
materials to make it, cut the wood in particular ways to create the design
for it, and put it all together. To me, that is what art consists of. Working to
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create something. The particular design of the wardrobe makes me think it
is beautiful. When I look at it I cannot help but admire the color of the
wood and the way it was designed.
Quiz Score:
60
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