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What is the meaning of 'les canons de beauté'?
Standards of beauty.
What is the meaning of 'les beaux-arts'?
Fine arts.
What is the meaning of 'une perspective'?
A perspective / point of view.
What is the meaning of 'défier'?
To defy / contest or dispute.
What is the meaning of 'soutenir'?
To support.
What is the meaning of 'un critique'?
A critic.
What is the meaning of 'un spectateur'?
A spectator.
What is the meaning of 'émouvant'?
(Emotionally) moving.
What is the meaning of 'inspirant'?
Inspiring.
What is the meaning of 'créer'?
To create.
What is the meaning of 'représenter'?
To represent.
What is the meaning of 'subventionner'?
To fund or subsidize.
What is the significance of street art in Morocco?
It invites viewers to consider different perspectives and often reflects modern ideas of youth culture challenging traditional views.
What does the Leonard Cohen mural in Montréal signify?
It shows how art can celebrate and preserve cultural heritage by honoring a cultural icon.
What is significant about the Impressionist movement?
It radically changed art by breaking academic rules and painting realistic scenes of modern life, leading to a democratization of art.
How did Impressionism democratize art?
By portraying the lives of the working and middle class, making art more accessible to everyone.
What did Impressionists aim to capture in their paintings?
They aimed to capture a different way of seeing the world, focusing on light and fleeting moments.
What was the initial reaction to Impressionist art?
It was considered outrageous because it violated traditional painting rules.
How did Impressionism influence standards of beauty?
It created new standards for beauty and appreciation of everyday life.
What is a key characteristic of major art movements?
They often question the aesthetic of the preceding movement, either building on it or reacting against it.
How does art reflect cultural norms?
Art translates experiences across time and space, promoting shared values within a society.
How does art challenge cultural norms?
Art questions opinions and breaks established rules, encouraging new ideas and perspectives.
What is the role of public art?
Public art invites viewers to consider the importance of different perspectives within a community.
What is the impact of art on society?
Art is a powerful tool that both reflects and challenges cultural norms, acting as a mirror to society and pushing boundaries.
What is the meaning of 'les canons de beauté'?
Standards of beauty.
What is the meaning of 'les beaux-arts'?
Fine arts.
What is the meaning of 'une perspective'?
A perspective / point of view.
What is the meaning of 'défier'?
To defy / contest or dispute.
What is the meaning of 'soutenir'?
To support.
What is the meaning of 'un critique'?
A critic.
What is the meaning of 'une exposition (d’art)'?
An (art) exhibit.
What is the meaning of 'émouvant'?
(Emotionally) moving.
What is the meaning of 'inspirant'?
Inspiring.
What is the meaning of 'créer'?
To create.
What is the meaning of 'représenter'?
To represent.
What is the meaning of 'subventionner'?
To fund or subsidize.