Chapter 1

3. Intention The purpose or message behind a work of art.
4. Modern art movement that challenged conventional notions of art by embracing absurdity and randomness, arguing that the intention and context of the work mattered more than its visual appeal.
6. Expression The act of using imagination to create something new.
7. A Japanese aesthetic that finds beauty in imperfection, simplicity, and the transient nature of life.
8. Context The environment and circumstances in which art is created, including its cultural, historical, and social influences.

1. A genre of Japanese woodblock prints depicting urban life, landscapes, and fleeting pleasures of the Edo period.
2. Creative expression that holds meaning to its creator or audience.
3. Concerned with beauty or artistic value.
5. A human-made object that has cultural or historical significance.