Discuss why this period of artistic development and the movements within hinge upon the human psyche
What will be an ideal response?
Just as Einstein's radical theories of physics changed the way in which people viewed life and reality, Freud's exploration of the subconscious altered the way in which people defined themselves and, in turn, how they expressed themselves. As opposed to the rational and reasoned Enlightenment approach, the new psychology allowed an exploration of irrationality and the emotional elements in human nature. This new approach allowed for a level of self-expression and individuation that is unique to modern art. Artists brought to their work their hidden emotions, their repressed desires, and their dreams and fantasies, hoping to find a current in the collective unconscious and help provide some sort of meaningful experience in an era of extraordinary violence and chaos.
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a. the Gospel of Luke b. Exodus c. the prodigal son d. the life of Christ
Recorded anthologies of rock’s root styles in the early 1960s
a) demonstrated that rock and roll wasn’t really new b) sparked the folk and blues revivals c) prove that rock was not really popular d) helped producers find new talent
In what style is this music?
a. Baroque b. Classical c. Romantic d. Twentieth century
What device is used in Kimsooja's videos to orient and link the viewer to the subject in the scene?
a) The figure is shot from behind, facing away from the viewer. b) The central figure is brightly lighted for emphasis. c) The subject is always in motion. d) The figure is enlarged in the crowd while others are reduced in size.