How can we define art is there one definition that sums up

Question

Part 1- Defining Art:

• How can we define "art"?

• Is there one definition that sums up the meaning of "art"

• When and where was the term, "art" first used?

• What does the term, "Fine Arts", refer to ?

• How was the term, "Fine Arts" first used?

• What is an artist?

• What are contemporary explanations of what art and the artist are?

Part 2- The Chicano Movement and the Treaty:

• What is the Treaty of Guadalupe Hidalgo?

• What terms of the Treaty of Guadalupe Hidalgo were violated, and how does this affect Chicanos/as?

• What role does Réies López Tijerina and La Alianza play in the Chicano Movement?

• What does the occupation of Catalina Island by the Brown Berets symbolize?

Part 3-

• Who is Luis Valdez?

• What connection is there between the Teatro Campesino and the UFW?

• What is an acto?

• What is a Pastorela?

• What theatre groups/individuals were inspired by Luis Valdez and his teachings?

Part 4-

• What is TENAZ?

• What ideology did TENAZ promote?

• What differences did the members of TENAZ have with Luis Valdez and the Teatro Campesino?

• What role did TENAZ play in the protesting of the U.S. bicentennial celebration in 1976?

• What caused TENAZ to dissolve?

• What is the connection between TENAZ and the presence of Chicanas/os in mainstream commercial entertainment?

Part 5-

• What is Culture Clash?

• What is the focus of the group?

• What themes does Culture Clash work with?

Part 6-

• Where is Chicano Park?

• Why did the founders of Chicano Park decide to establish such an artistic sight?

• Who are some of the founders of Chicano Park?

Part 7-

• Who were Lalo Guerrero and Don Tosti, and how did they influence the Chicano rock scene?

• What is the connection between traditional Mexican music and Chicano rock?

• Who are some of the most prominent figures of Chicano rock?

• What makes Chicano rock different from other forms of American rock?

Part 8-

• Why is it that Chicana/o authors tend to incorporate Chicano characters, bilingualism and other elements reflective of their heritage in the story lines of their literary works?

• What would be the difference in terms of overall cultural perspective between the works of authors, "Corky" Gonzáles and José Montoya, versus the writings of Richard Rodríguez?

Part 9-

• Who is Jesús Salvador Treviño, and what is his contribution to Chicano filmmaking?

• Who are other Chicana/o filmmakers, and what projects have they been involved in?