Unit II (Lesson I) Flashcards

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1
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_________ 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.

A

Subject

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2
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A SUBJECT answers the question…

A

“What is it?”

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3
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TRUE or FALSE

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

A

TRUE

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4
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TRUE or FALSE
Not all arts have subjects.

A

TRUE

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5
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Arts with subjects are called ____________ or representational art.

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Objective

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6
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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.

A

non-objective

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7
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This answers the question “What is it about?”. It tries to analyze the meaning of an artwork.

A

Content

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8
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[Content]

Meanings could be _______, __________, and ________.

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factual, conventional, subjective

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9
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_________ meaning analyzes an artwork solely on what is presented and seen.

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Factual

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10
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____________ meaning centers on what is already an accepted meaning: a custom or standard.

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Conventional

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___________ 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.

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Subjective

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12
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What are the 8 (eight) kinds and sources of subjects?

hint: SHAMPENC

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  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
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[Kinds and Sources of Subjects]

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

A

(Nature) Landscape, Seascape, Cityscape

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14
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[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)

A

Animal

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15
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[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.

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Portrait, Bust, or Human Figure

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16
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An example of a Portrait Figure

A

Girl with a Pearl Earring

17
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An example of a Human Figure

18
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An example of a Bust Figure

19
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[Kinds and Sources of Subjects]

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

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Everyday Life

20
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[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.

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Characters and Scenes/Events from Legends

21
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[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.

A

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

22
Q

The Birth of Venus was made by…?

A

Lorenzo de Medici, 1486

23
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[Kinds and Sources of Subjects]

These include memorable and significant events in history.

A

Historical Events (History)

24
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[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.