Humanities and Culture

german art and architectural style of early 20th century known for its simplicity, functionalism, and craftsmanship

Art movement of the early 20th century influenced by Freud's focus on dreams; art assembled realistic forms in fantastical contexts

The interpretation of past events or works of art in terms of modern standards and values

Mythic quest in pursuit of some destination or goal whose attainment will lend greater meaning to life

Dramatic genre which assaults the senses thru shocking scenes with a goal of alientation and entertainment

Art movement of mid 20th century wshich emphasized existing popular images and cultural artifacts, often mimicking mass-produced consumer products

A long peom recounting in elevated style the deeds of a legendary hero

An extended sequence comprised of many different shots or images, cut together to condense the narrative or to create a specific impression

Art movement of early 20th century that emphasized subjective feelings above objective observations and focused on conveying emotions

conception of what is artistically valid or beautiful in art, culture, or nature

In music when normally unaccented beats are accented in a piece of music

Sung prayers of early christian church

Music popular from 1900-1920 that preceded jazz, was influenced by African American songs and featured syncopated, or "ragged" rhythm

Irreverent behavior toward a deity, sacred things or religion

experience of beauty that inspires a feeling of pleasure which is its own justification

Aesthetic attitudes and principles found in the art, architecture, and literature of anicent Greece and Rome

Emblematic mythic characters, images, plot patterns, symboles, or buried assumptions shared across cultures

Existing before a war, especially the American civil War

Religious songs originating among African-American slaves in the American South that fused aspects of African music and religion with Christian hymns

Not connected or concerned with religion or religious matters

an anti-establishment artistic movement that emerged in Europe in reaction to the horrors of WWI and emphasized the absurd

Musical style developed by African-Americans at the beginning of the 20th century that is an amalgamation of African and European music, featuring improvisation, syncopation, polyrhythms and use of "swing time"

PHilosophy that maintains the greatest good comes from wisdom, courage, and uncomplaining acceptance of what cannot be directly controlled