Unit II (Lesson I) Flashcards
(24 cards)
_________ 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.
Subject
A SUBJECT answers the question…
“What is it?”
TRUE or FALSE
Anything could be used as a subject of art but it is not limited only to physical objects.
TRUE
TRUE or FALSE
Not all arts have subjects.
TRUE
Arts with subjects are called ____________ or representational art.
Objective
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.
non-objective
This answers the question “What is it about?”. It tries to analyze the meaning of an artwork.
Content
[Content]
Meanings could be _______, __________, and ________.
factual, conventional, subjective
_________ meaning analyzes an artwork solely on what is presented and seen.
Factual
____________ meaning centers on what is already an accepted meaning: a custom or standard.
Conventional
___________ 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.
Subjective
What are the 8 (eight) kinds and sources of subjects?
hint: SHAMPENC
- Still Life
- Historical Events
- Animals
- Mythological and Religious Characters/Scenes/Events (Mythology and Religion)
- Portrait, Bust, or Human Figures
- Everyday Life
- (Nature) Landscape, Seascape, Cityscape
- Characters and Scenes/Events from Legends
[Kinds and Sources of Subjects]
These are subjects of paintings derived from nature, which is a very rich source of art subjects.
(Nature) Landscape, Seascape, Cityscape
[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)
Animal
[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.
Portrait, Bust, or Human Figure
An example of a Portrait Figure
Girl with a Pearl Earring
An example of a Human Figure
The Thinker
An example of a Bust Figure
Nefertiti
[Kinds and Sources of Subjects]
Also known as GENRE, it is a representation of people going about their usual ways, performing their usual tasks.
Everyday Life
[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.
Characters and Scenes/Events from Legends
[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.
Mythological and Religious Characters/Scenes/Events (Mythology and Religion)
The Birth of Venus was made by…?
Lorenzo de Medici, 1486
[Kinds and Sources of Subjects]
These include memorable and significant events in history.
Historical Events (History)
[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.
Still Life