The ideas we have about art today have not always been in place. Discuss how the Mona Lisa, one of the most famous works of Western art, became a product of our modern era. Consider influences such as historical context, the concept of celebrity, and the contemporary meaning of the term art as compared to that of the pre-modern era
What will be an ideal response?
The Mona Lisa gained popularity after being presented to the public in museums. Celebrity is determined by popularity and exposure. Warhol recognized this concept and used the Mona Lisa image in his artwork to convey the celebrity surrounding an image that is instantly recognizable. Although admired in its time, the Mona Lisa's current fame is a product of our own modern era, in which museums separate art from ordinary life.
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What was Brunelleschi's inspiration for his Dome of the Florence Cathedral?
a. Amiens Cathedral in France b. Islamic architecture c. Ancient Roman architecture, such as the Pantheon d. the pyramids of Ancient Egypt e. Michelangelo's dome of Saint Peter's Basilica
Which of the following describes the Temple of Portunus, Rome?
a. Pseudo-peripteral b. Peripteral c. Marble facade d. Placed on a stylobate
Which of the following can be inferred from the line “no one laughs when a girl is born” in Fu Xuan’s poem “To Be a Woman”?
a. Women were not valued as highly as men were. b. The birth of a girl was a solemn occasion. c. Silence was strictly enforced during a woman’s labor. d. Parents were especially proud after the birth of a daughter.