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In the context of art analysis, what does the term 'subject' primarily refer to?
In the context of art analysis, what does the term 'subject' primarily refer to?
- The historical period in which the artwork was created.
- The emotional response elicited by the artwork in the viewer.
- The visual focus or the image extracted from examining the artwork. (correct)
- The artist's personal biography and influences.
How does 'content,' as a term in art, differ from 'subject'?
How does 'content,' as a term in art, differ from 'subject'?
- Content encompasses the meaning communicated by the artist; subject is the visual focus. (correct)
- There is no difference; the terms can be used interchangeably.
- Content is the literal depiction, while subject is the symbolic representation.
- Content is relevant only in abstract art, whereas subject is applicable to representational art.
What characterizes representational art?
What characterizes representational art?
- It depicts subjects that are easily recognizable from the real world. (correct)
- It focuses primarily on evoking emotional responses.
- It makes no reference to the real world.
- It is abstract and open to multiple interpretations.
Which of the following is a key feature of non-representational art?
Which of the following is a key feature of non-representational art?
Which of the following artworks would be considered representational?
Which of the following artworks would be considered representational?
An artist creates a painting using only shades of blue to evoke a sense of calm and tranquility. This work can be best described as?
An artist creates a painting using only shades of blue to evoke a sense of calm and tranquility. This work can be best described as?
Which of the following is NOT typically considered a common source of subject matter in art?
Which of the following is NOT typically considered a common source of subject matter in art?
An artist creates a series of paintings depicting various scenes from Greek mythology. Which source of subject matter is the artist primarily drawing from?
An artist creates a series of paintings depicting various scenes from Greek mythology. Which source of subject matter is the artist primarily drawing from?
An artwork featuring a realistic depiction of a vast forest is categorized under which kind of subject?
An artwork featuring a realistic depiction of a vast forest is categorized under which kind of subject?
Which of the following falls under the 'kinds of subject' in art?
Which of the following falls under the 'kinds of subject' in art?
What is the primary focus of 'factual' content in art?
What is the primary focus of 'factual' content in art?
What constitutes 'conventional' meaning in art?
What constitutes 'conventional' meaning in art?
What role does 'subjectivity' play in understanding a work of art?
What role does 'subjectivity' play in understanding a work of art?
Which scenario exemplifies the application of 'subjective' meaning in art interpretation?
Which scenario exemplifies the application of 'subjective' meaning in art interpretation?
How do Subject and Content relate to each other in a work of art?
How do Subject and Content relate to each other in a work of art?
How does an artwork drawing its sources from 'Sacred Texts' differ from one drawing from 'Greek and Roman Mythology'?
How does an artwork drawing its sources from 'Sacred Texts' differ from one drawing from 'Greek and Roman Mythology'?
How might the 'content' of a representational painting of a battlefield scene be interpreted differently at 'factual', 'conventional' and 'subjective' levels?
How might the 'content' of a representational painting of a battlefield scene be interpreted differently at 'factual', 'conventional' and 'subjective' levels?
In what way does Jackson Pollock's 'Number 1A' exemplify non-representational art?
In what way does Jackson Pollock's 'Number 1A' exemplify non-representational art?
How might the 'content' of the representational art 'Mona Lisa' be interpreted differently at 'factual', 'conventional' and 'subjective' levels?
How might the 'content' of the representational art 'Mona Lisa' be interpreted differently at 'factual', 'conventional' and 'subjective' levels?
How can subjectivities impact the interpretation of art?
How can subjectivities impact the interpretation of art?
Flashcards
Subject (in art)
Subject (in art)
The visual focus or image extracted from examining the artwork. It answers the question: What is depicted?
Content (in art)
Content (in art)
The meaning communicated by the artist or the artwork. It explores: Why was this created?
Representational Art
Representational Art
Art that depicts objects or events as they appear in the real world; also known as figurative art.
Non-Representational Art
Non-Representational Art
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Factual Meaning
Factual Meaning
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Conventional Meaning
Conventional Meaning
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Subjective Meaning
Subjective Meaning
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Landscape
Landscape
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Cityscape
Cityscape
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Animals (in Art)
Animals (in Art)
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Seascape
Seascape
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Figures(In Art)
Figures(In Art)
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Mythology (Art)
Mythology (Art)
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Nature (as a Source)
Nature (as a Source)
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History (as a source)
History (as a source)
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Study Notes
- ARTA 111, Art Appreciation
Subject and Content
- Subject refers to the visual focus or the image extracted from viewing an artwork.
- Content is the meaning communicated by the artist or the artwork.
Types of Subject
- Representational art includes subjects that refer to objects or events in the real world.
- Representational art is also termed figurative art.
- The figures are depicted are identifiable and decipherable.
- Non-representational art makes no reference to the real world, like persons, places, things, or events.
- Non-representational art is stripped down to visual elements like shapes, lines, emotion, or concepts.
- Jackson Pollock's "Number 1A" exemplifies non-representational art.
Sources of Subject
- Art subjects can come from nature, history, sacred oriental texts, other works of art, Greek and Roman mythology, and Judeo-Christian tradition.
- Vincent van Gogh's "Die Ebene von Auvers" depicts nature as the subject.
- The Battle of Waterloo painting depicts history as the subject.
- "Discobolus,” a Greek original by Myron from 450-440 BC, depicts Greek and Roman Mythology
- "Shah Jahan Receiving Dara Shikoh" depicts sacred oriental texts as the subject.
- Michelangelo's "Sistine Chapel" depicts Judeo-Christian Tradition.
Kinds of Subject
- Art subjects can include history, still life, animals, nature, fantasies, landscape, cityscape, seascape, figures, mythology, and dreams.
Content in Art: Levels of Meaning
- Levels of meaning include factual, conventional, and subjective.
- Factual meaning is the most rudimentary level, extracted from identifiable forms and their relationships.
- Conventional meaning is the acknowledged interpretation using motifs, signs, symbols as bases, established through time and wide acceptance.
- Subjective meaning arises from the viewer's or audience's circumstances when engaging with art.
- Michelangelo's "Creation of Adam" exemplifies subjective meaning.
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Explore subject and content in art, focusing on representational and non-representational types. Learn about the various sources of art subjects; nature, history and mythology. Discover how artists communicate meaning through their work.
