TOK-Theory of Knowledge by Pia Blair

Shea Hembrey "How I became 100 artists."

susantadlock — 2017-05-02 03:04:42 UTC

Could have students write a curatorial rationale on his body of work.

The impact of technology on communication. An interesting article and concept

littlelandofpia — 2017-05-23 04:51:28 UTC

An interesting topic for TOK perhaps

littlelandofpia — 2017-06-02 14:18:08 UTC

Cultural Insensitivity article

littlelandofpia — 2017-07-23 07:28:57 UTC

littlelandofpia — 2017-07-23 07:36:22 UTC

TOK Frameworks

littlelandofpia — 2017-09-14 07:58:58 UTC

Theories in Art

littlelandofpia — 2017-09-15 07:29:55 UTC

Titles that came out Sept 2017

littlelandofpia — 2017-09-15 07:30:51 UTC

littlelandofpia — 2017-09-15 07:32:10 UTC

*Does Art have to have meaning?
*Artistic beauty is subjective?
*Accessibility influences popularity.
*By exploring the background of an artist, we can better understand the intention of their work.
*Can there be creativity without emotion.
*Should art be judged on its ability to please or shock?
*Is any art original?
*When we look at an artwork without any familiarity with the period in time or context in which it was produced, how can we relate to it?
*Does art have to have morals?
*what is the relationship between art and ethics?
*Is artistic talent learnt or genetic?
*Is the idea more important than the outcome?
*Can the arts shape peoples opinion?
*Are our identities based on our memories?
*Does art have to have meaning?
*What role does emotion play in the documentation of history? (Picasso-Guernica/Weeping woman)

littlelandofpia — 2017-10-16 13:30:40 UTC

littlelandofpia — 2017-10-17 02:23:54 UTC

Reproductions and artist royalities-Portia DeRossi's new business venture

littlelandofpia — 2018-05-18 05:05:38 UTC

How important is the idea of orginal art? 1/1 artworks.

The colour Umber and its earliest myths

littlelandofpia — 2018-09-20 12:14:08 UTC

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littlelandofpia — 2019-08-03 07:53:20 UTC

littlelandofpia — 2019-08-03 07:55:01 UTC

Shock Value in Art? TOK lesson

littlelandofpia — 2019-08-03 07:55:41 UTC

Shea Hembrey "How I became 100 artists."

littlelandofpia — 2019-08-03 07:58:01 UTC

Module 1 Activity 5 - write a curatorial rational over his body of work. Post your pdf as a separate document on this padlet. Secondly, post your blog answers on the Moodle in the Blog section on the right hand side of your homepage

Think IB TOK info

littlelandofpia — 2019-08-03 08:03:00 UTC

littlelandofpia — 2019-08-03 08:17:50 UTC

Originality in Art

littlelandofpia — 2019-08-03 08:22:03 UTC

Machines generating art.

littlelandofpia — 2019-08-12 03:20:53 UTC

If machines want to make art, will humans understand it? Empathy...??

littlelandofpia — 2019-10-24 12:24:12 UTC

Some interesting articles on this website about theories and ideas in the modern world.

littlelandofpia — 2020-05-01 09:05:01 UTC

TOK task for Grade 12

littlelandofpia — 2020-05-27 08:41:52 UTC

TOK sample lesson

littlelandofpia — 2020-11-24 05:37:36 UTC

Making Judgements About Art from the Museum of Bad Art

A list of video's that link art and theory together

littlelandofpia — 2020-11-25 04:45:03 UTC

Matt Good teacher workshop

littlelandofpia — 2021-02-10 08:57:28 UTC

Prompts for knowledge questions.

littlelandofpia — 2021-02-10 09:00:00 UTC

Ethics

littlelandofpia — 2021-02-10 09:01:05 UTC

In what ways are moral judgments similar to, or different from, aesthetic judgments?

• Do the arts play a role in the development of our personal value systems?

• How important is the study of literature in our individual ethical development?

• Is the production and enjoyment of art subject to ethical constraints?

• On what criteria could it be decided if the state has the right to censor art that is deemed immoral or blasphemous?

• Do the arts have the power to challenge established moral values?

• Are moral and aesthetic judgments more a matter of taste than a matter of truth?

• Can we separate the moral character of the artist from the value of the artwork?

littlelandofpia — 2021-02-10 13:51:14 UTC

Perspectives:

• What are the justifications for, and implications of, claiming that there are absolute standards for “good art”?

• Who determines what art is valued, and on what criteria?

• Should your judgments about art be given the same weight as those of an expert?

• What role does the history of an artform play in evaluating present work?

littlelandofpia — 2021-02-10 13:51:59 UTC

Methods and Tools:

• Does convention play a different role in the arts compared to other areas of knowledge?

• Does sense perception perform a radically different role in the arts compared to other areas of knowledge?

• If the language of an art form is non-verbal, does this free it from being limited to propositional knowledge?

• Can some knowledge in the arts only be gained through experience? How does the medium used change the way that knowledge is produced, shared or understood?

• To what extent are the methods of justification different in the arts compared to other areas of knowledge?

littlelandofpia — 2021-02-10 13:52:54 UTC

Scope:

• Do the disciplines in the arts diverge from one another more fundamentally than disciplines within other areas of knowledge?

• Does new knowledge in the arts always build on what is already known?

• How have new technologies changed the nature and scope of the arts as an area of knowledge?

• Are the arts best seen as a system of knowledge, a type of knowledge or a means of expressing knowledge?

• Is artistic knowledge something that cannot be expressed in any other way?

• Is the relationship between “knowing how” and “knowing that” different in the arts compared to other areas of knowledge? Does art enlarge what it is possible for us to think and know?

FRAMEWORKS for analysis Appropriation and Contemporary Frameworks

littlelandofpia — 2021-05-20 02:53:35 UTC

Really great lines of questioning

From the guide-the links that we could make

littlelandofpia — 2021-05-31 03:24:41 UTC

Questions related to TOK that a visual arts student might consider include the following.

To what extent is artistic knowledge something which cannot be expressed in any other way?
Are ways of knowing employed in radically different ways in the arts than in other areas of knowledge?
To what extent does imagination play a special role in the visual arts?
What moral responsibilities do artists have?
How can the subjective viewpoint of an individual contribute to knowledge in the arts?
What are the standards by which we judge artworks?
Why might we be more concerned with process rather than product in the search for knowledge?
Do the arts have a social function?
To what extent is truth different in the arts, mathematics and ethics?

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Art Must be beautiful

littlelandofpia — 2022-11-12 15:18:35 UTC

Rothko or a Robot?

littlelandofpia — 2023-01-16 01:46:21 UTC

10 artworks that caused a scandal-what is shocking.

littlelandofpia — 2023-03-29 00:47:10 UTC

Is subjectivity overly celebrated in the arts but unfairly condemned in history? Discuss with reference to the arts and history.

littlelandofpia — 2024-04-21 13:22:46 UTC

Subjectivity is the personal perspective or interpretation that individuals bring to their understanding and appreciation of art and history. In the arts, subjectivity is often celebrated because it allows for diverse and unique expressions of creativity. Artistic subjectivity encourages individuality, emotional connection, and the exploration of different ideas and perspectives. It celebrates the idea that there is no one "right" way to interpret or appreciate art.

However, in history, subjectivity is often viewed with caution and can be unfairly condemned. History aims to provide an objective account of past events based on evidence and facts. Subjectivity in historical narratives can lead to biases, distortions, and the omission of certain perspectives, which undermines the pursuit of truth and accuracy.

While subjectivity in the arts is valued for its ability to foster creativity and self-expression, historical accounts should strive for objectivity to ensure a more comprehensive understanding of the past. It is important to acknowledge and critically analyze subjectivity in both the arts and history, celebrating it in the arts for its individualistic nature, while being cautious of its potential limitations when examining historical events.

TOK lesson Pia created-Subjectivity in the Arts

littlelandofpia — 2024-09-10 13:13:32 UTC

Is subjectivity overly celebrated in the arts but unfairly condemned in history?

Discuss with reference to the arts and history

what a TOK journal entry could/should look like-Lucie and TOK team

littlelandofpia — 2024-09-11 12:30:30 UTC

Does acquiring knowledge destroy our sense of wonder?

littlelandofpia — 2024-10-31 13:30:34 UTC

Can we separate the moral character of the artist from the artwork in the Visual Arts?