Unit II (Lesson I)

Question 1

_________ is a term used for whatever is represented in a work of art. It refers to any IDENTIFIABLE object, individual, thing, place, or event illustrated in a work of art.

Answer 1

Subject

Question 2

A SUBJECT answers the question…

Answer 2

“What is it?”

Question 3

TRUE or FALSE

Anything could be used as a subject of art but it is not limited only to physical objects.

Answer 3

TRUE

Question 4

TRUE or FALSE
Not all arts have subjects.

Answer 4

TRUE

Question 5

Arts with subjects are called ____________ or representational art.

Answer 5

Objective

Question 6

Arts that don’t have a subject are called _______ ____________ or non-representational art. They are what they are without reference to anything in the natural world.

Answer 6

non-objective

Question 7

This answers the question “What is it about?”. It tries to analyze the meaning of an artwork.

Answer 7

Content

Question 8

[Content]

Meanings could be _______, __________, and ________.

Answer 8

factual, conventional, subjective

Question 9

_________ meaning analyzes an artwork solely on what is presented and seen.

Answer 9

Factual

Question 10

____________ meaning centers on what is already an accepted meaning: a custom or standard.

Answer 10

Conventional

Question 11

___________ meaning comes from the viewer of the art: what the artwork implies, the emotions transmitted and received by the viewer, or a story that an artwork might narrate to the viewer.

Answer 11

Subjective

Question 12

What are the 8 (eight) kinds and sources of subjects?

hint: SHAMPENC

Answer 12

1. Still Life
2. Historical Events
3. Animals
4. Mythological and Religious Characters/Scenes/Events (Mythology and Religion)
5. Portrait, Bust, or Human Figures
6. Everyday Life
7. (Nature) Landscape, Seascape, Cityscape
8. Characters and Scenes/Events from Legends

Question 13

[Kinds and Sources of Subjects]

These are subjects of paintings derived from nature, which is a very rich source of art subjects.

Answer 13

(Nature) Landscape, Seascape, Cityscape

Question 14

[Kinds and Sources of Subjects]

This is a subject used in many art forms. It is oftentimes represented to show its importance or use to people or used as a symbol. (e.g. phoenix, Cerberus)

Answer 14

Animal

Question 15

[Kinds and Sources of Subjects]

It can be any representation of a person whether it be a sculpture, a painting, or photography, in which the face is the main theme.

Answer 15

Portrait, Bust, or Human Figure

Question 16

An example of a Portrait Figure

Answer 16

Girl with a Pearl Earring

Question 17

An example of a Human Figure

Answer 17

The Thinker

Question 18

An example of a Bust Figure

Answer 18

Nefertiti

Question 19

[Kinds and Sources of Subjects]

Also known as GENRE, it is a representation of people going about their usual ways, performing their usual tasks.

Answer 19

Everyday Life

Question 20

[Kinds and Sources of Subjects]

This kind of subject is derived from imaginary accounts. These stories are used in art forms to convey and impart values attached to these stories.

Answer 20

Characters and Scenes/Events from Legends

Question 21

[Kinds and Sources of Subjects]

This could be used to show beliefs and practices of religious or organizations or practices that have been handed down from generation to generation.

Answer 21

Mythological and Religious Characters/Scenes/Events (Mythology and Religion)

Question 22

The Birth of Venus was made by…?

Answer 22

Lorenzo de Medici, 1486

Question 23

[Kinds and Sources of Subjects]

These include memorable and significant events in history.

Answer 23

Historical Events (History)

Question 24

[Kinds and Sources of Subjects]

These are inanimate objects arranged in an indoor setting like flower and fruits arrangement, dishes on a dining table, pots and pans on a kitchen table, or musical instruments and music sheets.

Answer 24

Still Life