17. During _______, the historian is concerned with the finding out if the artwork represents a particular style of art.

a. analysis
b. criticism
c. interpretation
d. inspiration
?

20. Effective organization of the elements of art is important when looking for
a. organization
b. formalism
c. imitationalism
d. emphasizing
?

21. An etching is a design printed on a piece of material.- T
22. Proportion is an element of art.- F
23. You can use the same art criticism operations in a critical examination of architecture- T?
24. A scholar who specializes in identifying the criteria to be used in determining the significance of artworks is an aesthetician- F?
25. Literal qualities refer to an artist's ability to create realistic-looking pictures.- ?

Thanks
-MC

17, I would say A

20. I would say D

An Etching can be done on almost any medium.
Thnks about 22.
Look up the definition of aesthetician.
Look up literalism and realistic to compare meaning.

The definition for an aesthetician is a person who is knowledgeable about the nature and appreciation of beauty, esp. in art. I don't understand if that makes the statement true or false?

-MC

Nevermind I got it.

-MC

17. The correct answer is c. interpretation.

To determine if an artwork represents a particular style of art, a historian would engage in the process of interpretation. This involves thoroughly examining the artwork and analyzing various aspects such as the subject matter, composition, use of color, and technique. By studying these elements, the historian can make an interpretation or judgment about whether the artwork belongs to a specific style or movement.

20. The correct answer is a. organization.

When looking for effective organization of the elements of art, one is basically seeking a well-thought-out arrangement of the various visual components. This includes elements such as line, shape, form, color, value, texture, and space. An organized composition demonstrates a deliberate and intentional placement of these elements, resulting in a harmonious and visually appealing artwork.

21. True.

An etching is a printmaking technique where a design is incised into a surface, typically a metal plate, and then inked and transferred onto another material, usually paper. So, it is indeed a design printed on a piece of material.

22. False.

Proportion is not an element of art but rather a principle. The elements of art are the building blocks or visual components used in creating an artwork, such as line, shape, color, value, texture, and space. Proportion, on the other hand, refers to the size relationship between different elements within an artwork or between the artwork and its surroundings.

23. True.

Art criticism operations can be applied to various art forms, including architecture. Just as one would analyze and interpret a painting or sculpture, one can critically examine architectural structures to understand their design, function, aesthetics, and cultural significance.

24. False.

A scholar who specializes in identifying the criteria for determining the significance of artworks is an art historian, not an aesthetician. An aesthetician is someone who studies aesthetics, the philosophical inquiry into the nature of beauty, art, and taste.

25. The literal qualities of an artwork do involve an artist's ability to create realistic-looking pictures, but the question does not provide a clear answer option. It seems to be missing the options.