Question 1

A thing that is seen, and especially a thing whose appearance is what matters can best be defined as ___________
A) a concept
B) an image
C) a fovea
D) a meta-subject

Accepted Answer

An image is a visual representation of something that can be seen or perceived through the sense of sight.

Question 2

The microsaccade is a rapid, unconscious motion of the eyes as they move in a ___________ pattern.
A) circular
B) linear
C) pinwheel
D) zig-zag

Accepted Answer

Microsaccades are rapid, small movements of the eyes that occur involuntarily, often in a zig-zag pattern, helping to refresh the image on the retina to prevent visual fading.

Question 3

The principle conceptualization of seeing and being seen, and visual identity in the fine arts is ______________.
A) visuality
B) the gaze
C) chiaroscuro
D) visibility

Accepted Answer

The principle conceptualization of seeing and being seen in the fine arts is referred to as "the gaze." This term refers to the act of looking or the perspective of the viewer, which is an important consideration in the creation and interpretation of visual art. Visuality and visibility are related concepts, but they do not capture the same complexity as the gaze in terms of the power dynamics and cultural implications of looking. Chiaroscuro refers to the use of light and shadow in paintings or drawings to create a sense of depth and volume.

Question 4

Philosopher _________________'s concept of human existence and the distinction between subject and object, was a crucial ingredient in the concept of the gaze.
A) Jacques Lacan
B) Fred Wilson
C) Martin Heidegger
D) Laura Mulvey

Accepted Answer

Martin Heidegger's concept of human existence and the distinction between subject and object, particularly his notion of "being-in-the-world," heavily influenced the development of the gaze theory. The gaze theory, as popularized by Laura Mulvey, critiques the dominant male perspective in visual arts and media by analyzing the ways in which images of women are objectified and sexualized for a male viewer. The theories of Jacques Lacan also inform the gaze theory, particularly his concept of the "mirror stage" and the construction of identity through the gaze of the Other. However, Heidegger's philosophy is more directly related to the development of the gaze as a critical concept. Fred Wilson is an artist who has worked with curating and re-contextualizing museum collections, but his work is not necessarily related to the development of the gaze theory.

Question 5

Jean-Francois Lyotard believed that all language was both discursive and _____________.
A) literal
B) allegorical
C) metaphorical
D) figural

Accepted Answer

Lyotard argued that all language is both discursive and figural, emphasizing the importance of the figural (images, narratives, and expressions that cannot be completely captured through logical discourse) in understanding and communicating complex ideas.

Question 6

How many named layers of light-sensitive cells are found in the human retina?
A) 10
B) 70
C) 100
D) 7000

Accepted Answer

There are 10 named layers of cells found in the human retina, including the photoreceptor layer, inner nuclear layer, and ganglion cell layer.

Question 7

An example of a cognitive-science method being utilized by both art historians and psychologists is:
A) reflexology
B) pictograms
C) radiovisiography
D) eye-tracking

Accepted Answer

Eye-tracking is a cognitive-science method that is utilized by both art historians and psychologists. Art historians use eye-tracking technology to monitor where individuals look while viewing artwork, providing insight into how people perceive and interpret art. Psychologists use eye-tracking as a tool to study visual attention and perception in various contexts.

Question 8

Scopophilia can be defined as:
A) a love of seeing and being seen
B) an obsession with pictures
C) a fear of horrific imagery
D) a fetish for social media

Accepted Answer

Scopophilia is derived from the Greek words for "love of looking," and it refers to a love of seeing and being seen. It is often used in the context of sexual desire or voyeurism. The other choices do not accurately reflect the definition of scopophilia.

Question 9

______________ is usually defined as a mental image, or something apart from the direct representation of experience
A) Darstellung
B) Xiang
C) Vorstellung
D) Saccade

Accepted Answer

Vorstellung is the German term for "mental image" or "representation," often used in the context of psychology and philosophy to refer to the subjective experiences of perception and cognition. Darstellung is a related term that can refer to the act of representing or presenting something, while Xiang is a Chinese term for "image" or "mental representation." Saccade is a rapid movement of the eye between fixation points, and is not directly related to the concept of mental imagery.

Question 10

Information that our eyes take in from the outside world makes up ________ of what is eventually processed into images in our brains.
A) 20%
B) 33%
C) 50%
D) 80%

Accepted Answer

The answer of Information that our eyes take in from...

Question 11

Which author described the idea of the "closure of the vanishing point," and outlined a historical sequence for subjects in art?
A) Taddeo Gaddi
B) Brian Rotman
C) Georg Wilheim Friedrich Hegel
D) Lucy Lippard

Accepted Answer

Brian Rotman described the idea of the "closure of the vanishing point" in his book "Signifying Nothing: The Semiotics of Zero." He also outlined a historical sequence for subjects in art in this book.

Question 12

Knowledge has been understood as a "kind of seeing and viewing" since at least the time of:
A) Mesopotamia
B) ancient Greece
C) the Mayans
D) the Victorian era

Accepted Answer

The idea of knowledge as a "kind of seeing and viewing" can be traced back to ancient Greek philosophy, particularly the epistemology of Plato. Plato maintained that knowledge is not simply acquired through sensory experience, but rather exists as a form or essence that can be accessed through intellectual intuition. This idea has been influential in Western philosophy and continues to shape contemporary debates about the nature and limits of knowledge.

Question 13

The term ____________ was coined in the 19^th century, but only gained wide usage after World War II A) visuality B) visibility C) visage D) visioptics

Accepted Answer

The answer of The term ____________ was coined in the...

Question 14

"Standard" retinal cells respond to:
A) motion, but not light
B) color, but not monochromatic shifts
C) light, but not motion
D) monochromatic shifts, but not color

Accepted Answer

Standard retinal cells are photoreceptor cells responsible for detecting light, so they respond to light but not motion or color.

Question 15

Pick the word that is most similar to the term visual object.
A) gaze
B) image
C) photoreceptor
D) tableau

Accepted Answer

A visual object refers to something that can be seen or perceived visually. An image is a representation or picture of something that can be seen visually, making it the most similar term to a visual object. Gaze refers to the act of looking or directing one's eyes, photoreceptor refers to a specialized cell in the eye that responds to light, and tableau refers to a group of people posed together to form a picture.

Question 16

Jean-Paul Sartre first formulated the theory of le regard in his 1943 titled _______.

Accepted Answer

The answer of Jean-Paul Sartre first formulated the theory of...

Question 17

The skull that is painted in Hans Holbein's French Ambassadors, is an example of a _______.

Accepted Answer

The answer of The skull that is painted in Hans...

Question 18

The region at the center of the eye that seems to see things the sharpest, and where we focus our attention is known as _______

Accepted Answer

The answer of The region at the center of the...

Question 19

_______ is a way of understanding the world as it contends that our identities are largely constituted by systems of images that we experience.

Accepted Answer

The answer of _______ is a way of understanding the...

Question 20

Studies in eye movement seem to imply a need to revise the notion that eye movements are largely _______ and therefore our attention is_______ .

Accepted Answer

The answer of Studies in eye movement seem to imply...

Quiz 1: Concepts and Theories of the Visual

A thing that is seen, and especially a thing whose appearance is what matters can best be defined as ___________

The microsaccade is a rapid, unconscious motion of the eyes as they move in a ___________ pattern.

The principle conceptualization of seeing and being seen, and visual identity in the fine arts is ______________.

Philosopher _________________'s concept of human existence and the distinction between subject and object, was a crucial ingredient in the concept of the gaze.

Jean-Francois Lyotard believed that all language was both discursive and _____________.

How many named layers of light-sensitive cells are found in the human retina?

An example of a cognitive-science method being utilized by both art historians and psychologists is:

Scopophilia can be defined as:

______________ is usually defined as a mental image, or something apart from the direct representation of experience

Information that our eyes take in from the outside world makes up ________ of what is eventually processed into images in our brains.

Which author described the idea of the "closure of the vanishing point," and outlined a historical sequence for subjects in art?

Knowledge has been understood as a "kind of seeing and viewing" since at least the time of:

The term ____________ was coined in the 19^th century, but only gained wide usage after World War II

"Standard" retinal cells respond to:

Pick the word that is most similar to the term visual object.

Jean-Paul Sartre first formulated the theory of le regard in his 1943 titled _______.

The skull that is painted in Hans Holbein's French Ambassadors, is an example of a _______.

The region at the center of the eye that seems to see things the sharpest, and where we focus our attention is known as _______

_______ is a way of understanding the world as it contends that our identities are largely constituted by systems of images that we experience.

Studies in eye movement seem to imply a need to revise the notion that eye movements are largely _ and therefore our attention is_ .

Quiz 1: Concepts and Theories of the Visual

A thing that is seen, and especially a thing whose appearance is what matters can best be defined as ___________

The microsaccade is a rapid, unconscious motion of the eyes as they move in a ___________ pattern.

The principle conceptualization of seeing and being seen, and visual identity in the fine arts is ______________.

Philosopher _________________'s concept of human existence and the distinction between subject and object, was a crucial ingredient in the concept of the gaze.

Jean-Francois Lyotard believed that all language was both discursive and _____________.

How many named layers of light-sensitive cells are found in the human retina?

An example of a cognitive-science method being utilized by both art historians and psychologists is:

Scopophilia can be defined as:

______________ is usually defined as a mental image, or something apart from the direct representation of experience

Information that our eyes take in from the outside world makes up ________ of what is eventually processed into images in our brains.

Which author described the idea of the "closure of the vanishing point," and outlined a historical sequence for subjects in art?

Knowledge has been understood as a "kind of seeing and viewing" since at least the time of:

The term ____________ was coined in the 19th century, but only gained wide usage after World War II

"Standard" retinal cells respond to:

Pick the word that is most similar to the term visual object.

Jean-Paul Sartre first formulated the theory of le regard in his 1943 titled _______.

The skull that is painted in Hans Holbein's French Ambassadors, is an example of a _______.

The region at the center of the eye that seems to see things the sharpest, and where we focus our attention is known as _______

_______ is a way of understanding the world as it contends that our identities are largely constituted by systems of images that we experience.

Studies in eye movement seem to imply a need to revise the notion that eye movements are largely _______ and therefore our attention is_______ .

The term ____________ was coined in the 19^th century, but only gained wide usage after World War II

Studies in eye movement seem to imply a need to revise the notion that eye movements are largely _ and therefore our attention is_ .