FA 125: Introduction to the Arts

Final Exam Study Guide

[Solomon, Ch 1-14; Objectionable Elements] Chapter 1 Culture (definition) Richard Niebuhr Christ and Culture 5 Christ and Culture paradigms Chapter 2 [Nothing from this chapter] Chapter 3 [Nothing from this chapter] Chapter 4 Deism Nihilism Atheistic existentialism Christian theism Naturalism Postmodernism New Age Chapter 5 [Nothing from this chapter] Chapter 6 [Nothing from this chapter] Chapter 7 Premodern Modern Postmodern Chapter 8 The New Absolutes book by William Watkins Culture war between two groups of absolutists Chapter 9 Aesthetics definition Nature as the aesthetics of the infinite Major premise of a Christian worldview Created in Gods image = we are creative Effect of the Fall on absolute beauty Dichotomy between sacred and secular Bible as revelation and a work of art Chapter 10 Newports 4 points about involvement in the arts Psalms as lyrics merged with music Can music be Christian? 5 components of quality music (i.e., movement) Chapter 11 Prominence of image, sound, and moving picture Film = narrative medium Diversionary entertainment vs. works of art Art as humanitys response to reality Film as uplifting and inspiring Christian vs. non-Christian responses 3 positions on Christians viewing of films Film vs. Movie Chapter 12 [Nothing from this chapter] Chapter 13 Pervasiveness of television 5 responses to television Exclusion of television from our lives Chapter 14 God-talk Touched by an Angel Chasm between man and God Objectionable Elements Seven censorable elements 4 positions on censorable elements