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Evaluating Artistic Value Timeline Game

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Artistic value can be found in many forms of creative expression, including games. One such game that challenges players to think critically and evaluate the artistic value of historical events is a timeline game.

  • Players must place events in their correct chronological order.
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  • c. 380 BC: Plato's The Republic discusses art as imitation and suggests that art is inferior to reality
  • c. 335 BC: Aristotle's Poetics explores the nature of art and defines tragedy and epic poetry
  • 1503-1506: Leonardo da Vinci paints the Mona Lisa, considered a masterpiece of art
  • 1501-1504: Michelangelo sculpts the statue of David, a symbol of Renaissance art
  • 1790: Immanuel Kant's Critique of Judgment discusses the nature of aesthetic judgment and beauty in art
  • 1889: Vincent van Gogh creates The Starry Night, a renowned example of post-impressionist art
  • 1907: Pablo Picasso pioneers the cubist movement with works like Les Demoiselles d'Avignon
  • 1917: Marcel Duchamp exhibits Fountain, a readymade artwork that challenges traditional notions of art
  • 1919: The Bauhaus school of art and design is founded, emphasizing the integration of art, craft, and technology
  • 1950: Jackson Pollock introduces action painting with works like Autumn Rhythm
  • 1962: Andy Warhol produces Campbell's Soup Cans, a key work in the pop art movement
  • 1964: Susan Sontag's essay 'Against Interpretation' critiques the over-analysis of art and advocates for direct experience
  • 1985: The Guerrilla Girls are formed to address gender inequality in the art world through activism and art
  • 1984: The Turner Prize is established in the UK to honor contemporary art and artists
  • 1964: Yoko Ono's conceptual art piece Cut Piece challenges ideas of power and vulnerability
  • 1994: Kara Walker's art explores themes of race, gender, and history through silhouettes and installations
  • late 20th century: The creation of the internet and digital technologies revolutionizes the distribution and consumption of art
  • 21st century: The debate over the value of NFTs (non-fungible tokens) in the art world sparks discussions about authenticity and ownership
  • 2013-present: The Black Lives Matter movement calls for greater inclusivity and representation in the art world
  • 2018: The Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York City hosts a retrospective of Indigenous Australian art, highlighting diverse perspectives in the art world

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