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This set of Western Aesthetics Multiple Choice Questions & Answers (MCQs) focuses on Western Aesthetics Set 4
Q1 | According to Aristotle ----------------------- is the goal of art.
- representation of the ideal
- imitating the ideal
- interpreting the ideal
Q2 | Aristotle considered -------------is the method while representation is the goal of art.
- learning
- analysis
- imitation
- expression
Q3 | According to Aristotle representation is the unique feature of:
- architecture
- fine art
- literary art
- performing art
Q4 | Poetry is a representation of ------------------- according to Aristotle.
- particular
- form
- form and matter
- universal
Q5 | Aristotle argues that poetry narrates not only what has happened but give an inkling of:
- past also
- future also
- present also
- infinite also
Q6 | Aristotle concept of ‘tragedy’ is explained in his work called:
- organon
- metaphysics
- poetics
- on the soul
Q7 | According to Aristotle ---------------- is/are an imitation of events which are serious innature.
- tragedy
- poetry
- painting
- both ‘a’ and ‘b’
Q8 | Aristotle explains, the purpose of the ---------------is to bring the inevitability of humandestiny to the fore.
- comedy
- poetry
- tragedy
- painting
Q9 | Aristotle argues, Art must -------------------- life.
- away from
- explains
- analyze
- resemble
Q10 | Aristotle demanded art should be given a glimpse of:
- past
- absolute
- future
- spirit
Q11 | According to Aristotle -------------------- has the highest potentiality to represent themost vital aspects of life.
- literature
- drama
- dance
- architecture
Q12 | Who introduced the theory of Catharsis?
- hegel
- plato
- kant
- aristotle
Q13 | Aristotle describes------------------ as the purging of emotions of pity and fear thatare aroused in the viewer of tragedy.
- expressions
- catharsis
- emulation
- none of these
Q14 | Catharsis means:
- purification
- orientation
- expression
- extension
Q15 | Aristotle treated ------------ as the capacity of tragedy.
- exemplification
- realization
- catharsis
- representation
Q16 | Catharsis is related with:
- behaviorism
- epiphenomenalism
- intuitionism
- psychoanalytic theory
Q17 | Catharsis is associated with the elimination of:
- emotions
- negative emotions
- imaginations
- representations
Q18 | Aristotle explains Catharsis is the capacity of:
- tragedy
- comedy
- painting
- sculpting
Q19 | The basis of the Marxist aesthetic theory is the --------------- of founded onMarxist ideology.
- structure of society
- structure of reality
- structure of politics
- structure of
Q20 | For Marx artistic activity is nothing but an effort to give objective form to :
- imaginations
- emotions and feelings
- intuition
- sensation
Q21 | According to Marx the basic structure of human society is:
- power
- religious
- economic
- political
Q22 | Marx argues that, the form, content and style of the artistic compositions areembedded in the:
- economic structure
- ethical structure
- political structure
- none of these
Q23 | According to Marx art is a:
- mechanical activity
- passive activity
- creative activity
- personal activity
Q24 | Marx argues that, art visualize the:
- essence of reality
- essence of society
- essence of beauty
- essence of
Q25 | Marx regards the alienation of modern man in his ------------------------- as a phaseof total alienation produced by the capitalist system of production.
- private life
- public life
- aesthetic life
- social life