Principles of Literary Criticism - Chapters 16-19 Quiz

According to I.A. Richards in 'Principles of Literary Criticism,' what is one skill a visual art critic must develop?

Question Answer Choices An understanding of historical context A sensibility for the relation between color and form An appreciation for technical mastery A knowledge of artistic trends

According to I.A. Richards in 'Principles of Literary Criticism,' what is the purpose of comparing different forms of art?

Question Answer Choices To highlight their differences and unvarying psychological elements To appreciate the technical skills involved in each form To understand the historical context of each form To determine which form of art is superior

According to I.A. Richards in 'Principles of Literary Criticism,' what does a sculpture have that is similar to a painting's picture-space?

Question Answer Choices Volume-space Sculpture-space Form-space Art-space

According to I.A. Richards in 'Principles of Literary Criticism,' what is the first skill required to appreciate visual art?

Question Answer Choices The ability to interpret emotional content The ability to see the 'picture-space' The ability to understand color theory The ability to recognize artistic techniques

According to I.A. Richards in 'Principles of Literary Criticism,' what is considered the most important part of a poem?

Question Answer Choices Its rhythm Its visual sensations Its imagery Its attitude

According to I.A. Richards in 'Principles of Literary Criticism,' what is the most powerful agent for changing human attitudes?

Question Answer Choices Education Religion Science The arts

In 'Principles of Literary Criticism,' what does I.A. Richards say is the best approach for a critic of the arts?

Question Answer Choices Historical analysis Emotional analysis Technical analysis Psychological analysis

What does I.A. Richards argue is not a property of objects but of our psychological response to them in 'Principles of Literary Criticism'?

Question Answer Choices Color Imagery Emotion Beauty

In 'Principles of Literary Criticism,' what does I.A. Richards say is overemphasized in artistic criticism?

Question Answer Choices Rhythm and meter Technical mastery Imagery Emotional impact

In 'Principles of Literary Criticism,' what does I.A. Richards say rhythm in poetry helps achieve?

Question Answer Choices A clearer visual imagery A state of mind more receptive to feelings and sensations A stronger emotional response A deeper understanding of the poem's meaning