Question 1

Marx identifies the alienation of modern man in his aesthetic life is the result of:

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Marx argues that the capitalist system is responsible for the alienation of modern man, particularly in his aesthetic life, as it separates workers from the products of their labor, from the act of production itself, and from their fellow workers, leading to a general sense of alienation in society.

Question 2

Who identifies man as a creative animal?

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Question 3

According to Marx -------------- enrich the creativity of man.

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According to Marx, nature enriches the creativity of man by providing both the means and the object of labor, thus playing a crucial role in the process of production and human development.

Question 4

Marx says art is mutual contribution of man and-----------------.

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Marx views art as a mutual contribution of man and nature, emphasizing the interaction between human creativity and the natural world in the production of artistic works.

Question 5

Marx argues that in the creative process nature is humanized and man is:

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Marx argues that through the creative process, man interacts with nature and transforms it, thereby naturalizing himself as he integrates with and adapts to the natural world.

Question 6

Proper development of five senses of human, which are the tools for human creativity, is impossible in a ------------- society according to Marx.

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Marx believed that a class society, with its inherent inequalities and exploitation, impedes the full development of human senses and creativity. He argued that in a class society, the working class is alienated from their labor, which stunts their development and creativity.

Question 7

Marx applied his ---------------------- method to the sphere of aesthetics.

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Marx applied his dialectical materialism method to various spheres, including economics, society, and aesthetics. This approach emphasizes the material conditions of life and the social relations of production as the foundation for understanding societal changes and structures.

Question 8

Marx insisted art should be:

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Marx believed that art should serve a social purpose, reflecting and contributing to the betterment of society. He saw art as a means to critique and challenge societal structures, aiming for it to be socially beneficial rather than just serving individual or political interests.

Question 9

Max believes ----------------- affect the very nature of artistic activity of a society.

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The answer of Max believes ----------------- affect the very nature...

Question 10

Marx argues that along with representing the social conditions, -------------should help to improve the social conditions.

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Marx believed that art should not only reflect society's conditions but also play a role in improving those conditions. He saw art as a means to inspire and drive social change, reflecting his broader views on the relationship between culture and society.

Question 11

Marxian theory of aesthetics has strongly embedded with his ideology of:

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The answer of Marxian theory of aesthetics has strongly embedded...

Question 12

According to Marx --------------- representation of social conditions is the responsibility of art and artist.

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Marx believed that art should reflect the real conditions of society, emphasizing a realistic representation to reveal truths about the social and economic conditions of the times.

Question 13

According to Marx art is the part of -------------------- , and was therefore influenced by the economy.

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According to Marx, art is part of the "superstructure" of society, which also includes institutions like religion, law, and politics. The superstructure is shaped by the economic base, meaning that art, like other elements of the superstructure, is influenced by the economy.

Question 14

In his writings Marx mentioned the --------------- took away the aesthetic sense.

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Marx argued that capitalism alienated workers from the products of their labor, their own self-expression, and their sense of creativity, thus taking away their aesthetic sense.

Question 15

Marx explains ------------------ makes impossibility of disinterested appreciation of beauty.

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Marx argues that capitalism, by prioritizing profit and commodification, undermines the ability to appreciate beauty for its own sake, as everything is seen through the lens of its market value.

Question 16

Marx considered capitalism brought -------------------- value to art.

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Marx believed that capitalism reduced the value of art to its monetary worth, emphasizing the commodification of art rather than its aesthetic, transcendental, or ethical values.

Question 17

Marx believed art should serve the ------------------- of awakening society to their pain.

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Marx viewed art as having a social function, particularly in terms of its ability to reflect societal conditions and inspire change or awareness among the proletariat about their circumstances.

Question 18

Marx said art cannot be beautiful until ------------------- has been established.

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Marx believed that true beauty in art could only be achieved in a society where communism or socialism has been established, as these systems aim to eliminate class struggles and promote collective ownership and production, creating conditions he thought necessary for art to flourish in its most beautiful form.

Question 19

In Marx's opinion ------------- brought monitory value to art.

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Marx believed that capitalism transformed all goods into commodities with monetary value, including art, by introducing the concept of exchange value. This process commodified art, assigning it a monetary value within the capitalist system.

Question 20

Artist as the ----------------------- of the society according to Marx.

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Karl Marx viewed the artist as the "torch bearer" of society, symbolizing the idea that artists illuminate and lead the way in societal development and change, reflecting and challenging the status quo through their work.

Quiz 5: Marxian Theory of Aesthetics and Art