Question

1- what are the various definitions of art? why is the definition of art different than it was a few decades ago? how are definitions of art not universal?
2- what are the benefits of the global thematic approach over chronological and geographically limiting courses in art history? why does the global thematic approach seem more relevant today?
3- what are some of the various purposes or functions of art? what examples in the text are good examples of the listed functions of art? which functions of art do you find most important? least important? why?
4- what is beauty? we say that a mountain vista or a top supermodel is beautiful, but what exactly is beauty? can something be beautiful to one person but not to another? does a work of art have to be beautiful to be considered good art? and is beauty just a physical thing? who or what decides what the standards of beauty are?
5- what are some \ingredients\ for creativity?
6- differentiate between fine art, popular culture, and kitsch. provide an example of each classification.
7- in what ways does tim hawkinsons bear fit into a definition of fine art?
8- does your opinion about a work of art change when you know that the artist was not professionally trained?
9- do you see the value in studying popular culture? what can one gain from that experience?

Explanation:

These questions are about art theory, definitions, and related concepts. Let's take question 1 as an example:

Definitions of art vary (e.g., formalist, institutional, functional). Changes come from cultural shifts, new art forms (like digital art), and evolving aesthetics. Definitions aren’t universal due to cultural, historical, and individual differences in perception and values.

Answer:

Definitions of art include formalist (focus on form), institutional (art is what art world says), functional (serves a purpose like expression). It changed due to new art forms (digital, conceptual) and cultural shifts. Definitions aren’t universal as cultures/individuals have different values, histories, and aesthetic norms.