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The Definition of Art
(Topic for debate week)
Part1: Reading
Vocabulary:
continuum: (n.) a gradient between two things featuring small changes in both directions
aesthetic: (adj.) related to the looks of something, especially when talking about something that is being appreciated or analyzed
utilitarian: (adj.) something that has a concrete and practical use
urinal: (n.) a toilet-like structure attached to a wall present in male bathrooms
Part2: Reading
Vocabulary:
nickelodeon: (n.) early movie theaters, which were small make-shift places for movie projection, often using white bedsheets for that
rudimentary: (adj.) simple, crude / meager: (adj.) very small amount
appeal: (n.) the most interesting and attractive feature
frivolous: (adj.) not to be taken seriously or valuable
trope: (n.) a common pattern of a creative or artistic medium
pedigree: (n.) (originally; of dogs) a record of its lineage, showing its pure-bred or of good quality; (in this case) draw from the same influences as other art forms and be of the same quality as them
