Learning Objectives

In addition to being able to recognize all of the key terms, artists, and artworks presented to you in the chapter, after reading the chapter you should be able to:

1.

discuss what philosophers mean by aesthetics and what is meant by "the aesthetic experience"

2.

describe the difference between art historians' and archeologists' viewpoints on the origins of art

3.

talk about the impulse to create art in human beings and support it with examples

4.

explain the historical and contemporary role of artists in society

5.

explore the nature, meaning, and importance of "creativity"

6.

describe the interaction between the eye and the brain in observing art

7.

understand the rudimentary reasons for studying art and art history

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