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HMNT 1050 FINAL EXAM PREPHumanities Through the Arts
ANSWERED
2023/2024
, 1. What is the difference between fine arts and applied arts? Give an example of each.
- Fine arts are created for aesthetic purposes, while applied arts are created for practical purposes. An
example of fine art is a painting, while an example of applied art is a chair.
2. What are the three main categories of performing arts? Name one subcategory for each.
- The three main categories of performing arts are music, dance, and theater. One subcategory for each is
classical music, ballet, and drama.
3. What are the four elements of music? Define each element briefly.
- The four elements of music are melody, harmony, rhythm, and timbre. Melody is the sequence of pitches
that form a musical line. Harmony is the combination of pitches that create chords. Rhythm is the pattern of
durations and accents that organize the flow of music. Timbre is the quality of sound that distinguishes
different instruments or voices.
4. What are the three main types of dance? Describe each type briefly.
- The three main types of dance are ballet, modern, and folk. Ballet is a formal and structured style of dance
that originated in France and follows specific rules and techniques. Modern dance is a more expressive and
experimental style of dance that emerged in the 20th century and rejects the conventions of ballet. Folk
dance is a traditional and communal style of dance that reflects the culture and history of a specific group of
people.
5. What are the six elements of theater? Explain each element briefly.
- The six elements of theater are plot, character, theme, language, music, and spectacle. Plot is the sequence
of events that make up the story. Character is the person or entity that performs the action or undergoes the
change in the story. Theme is the central idea or message that the story conveys. Language is the verbal and
nonverbal communication that expresses the meaning and emotion of the story. Music is the sound that
accompanies or enhances the story. Spectacle is the visual aspect of the story, such as costumes, props,
lighting, and scenery.
6. What are the three main types of visual arts? Name one subcategory for each.
- The three main types of visual arts are painting, sculpture, and architecture. One subcategory for each is oil
painting, marble sculpture, and Gothic architecture.
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