Question

True or False for all listed

Answer 1

Answer:

Explanation:

• Prehistoric megaliths are extremely rare in places such as Korean Peninsula, where access to stone is limited.

False – Korean Peninsula is actually one of the biggest centers of prehistoric megaliths in the world were over 200 000 megalithic structures have been found so far. Some of the oldest stones date from the  Precambrian age, which is the earliest part of human history. There are over hundreds of stone dolmens at the sites of Gochang, Hwasun and, Ganghwa, and they are assumingly markers for the gravesites of the people from Megalithic Culture.

• Modern photography using cameras began in the 1400s.

False – Cameras were never in the use that early; modern photography as we know it, was developed in the late 1830s in France. The first-ever description of what is known as camera obscura appeared in 1420, and in the year 1500. Leonardo Da Vinci gave us a full drawing of it. However, camera obscura is only an optic device that contains the image then projected by the lantern. It is not the process of modern photography used today.

• Art critiques work only for pieces created after 1400.

False – There is no time limit for the art that is critiqued, so the art in question can be dated somewhere before 1400.  Art critiques usually refer to the more recent art, but this is not the rule or a necessity. It is only necessary to take into account the time period of the piece in order to critique it depending on circumstances. This is also a good way for us to learn more about earlier periods and their art.

• Dominance relates to which objects or parts of an artwork are given emphasis in the composition.

True – Term dominance refers to the object or a part of the artwork that is considered to be the theme, center or priority of the composition. It is the element of the piece that gives the most visual weight when observed. It doesn't have to do with the position, style or the kind of the object or part, it only depends on the fact whether the attention of the piece is on it.

• Flying buttresses are a characteristic of Gothic style architecture.

True – Flying buttresses are masonry elements that are constructed like a half arch that "flies" (extends) over the upper wall to the distance away. They are done for decoration and stability. Flying buttresses evolved in the Gothic era, and they are usually seen on the architectural pieces from this period.

• The first step in an art critique is to evaluate the artwork.

False – Evaluation is one of the final steps of the critique. The first one is a description of the elements we see and know. Questions we ask first are what is the name of the artist? What is the title of the piece? What are the materials that are used? When was the piece crafted? What are the central things that we see? Only after we answer these questions, give the interpretation and analysis of the work should we finally evaluate it.

• You cannot do an art critique on your own art.

True and false – Technically, one can critique their own art, but it's not common or recommended. To do a critique, you have to be knowledgeable about the subject. When doing critique it is also recommended to have some emotional distance from the art, as well as less investment in it. It is not impossible to do so for your own art, especially if you are still trying to improve it, but on a professional level, people won't take seriously published critique of your art.

• All art critiques have to follow the same pattern and ask the same questions.

False - There are four questions generally asked (Describe the art, analyze the artwork, explain interpretations, evaluate it), but it is possible to treat all arts the same and always fill out the complete form. We should be guided by these points when giving the critique, but we should always look for additional questions to ask based on the subject, period, artist and the background of the piece.

• Early Greek pottery most often depicted scenes from Greek mythology.

False – All up to 8th century BC, Greek pottery was decorated with geometric shapes and ornaments. The influence was Minoan and Mycean, and so the first design were circles, semi-circles and horizontal lines, usually in black. After awhile, triangles were used, and from around 900 BC rectangular design was the most popular one. Only after 8th century BC decorations in shapes of the styled birds, humans and lowers began to appear.

• Frescoes are wall paintings that are created on fresh plaster. ​

-True - Frescoes are made by the mural technique of painting that is done only on the freshly laid, wet plaster. To merge pigments that are dry with the plaster, the artist uses water, and that is how the painting merges fully with the wall. Because on this was frescoes become a true part of the wall, they are one of the most durable techniques, so we still have examples of ancient frescoes that are preserved today.