Exploring Mediums of Art

• Medium of Arts
• Ms. Jolina Mariz C. Noche

Objectives

• Identify and describe various mediums of art
• Understand how different mediums affect the style and expression of an artwork
• Explore and experiment with different art mediums to create their own unique piece of art

Medium

• Refers to the materials or tools used by an artist to create their work
• Through these materials, artists express and communicate feelings and ideas
• The medium defines the nature of the art form

Sculpture

• Three-dimensional artwork created by shaping or carving materials to form a figure, object, or abstract design
• Sculptors may use metal, wood, stone, clay, glass, or ice
• Sculpture is a three-dimensional art form occupying space and volume
• Pottery is a form of sculpture

Architecture

• The art and science of designing and creating built environments
• Includes buildings, structures, and spaces that are functional, aesthetically pleasing, and sustainable
• Architects may use wood, bamboo, bricks, or stone
• Architecture is a three-dimensional art form occupying space and volume
• Time is an important element of architecture

Painting

• A way of creating pictures or designs on a surface using colors
• Typically uses brushes but can incorporate sponges or fingers
• There are many types, including oil paint, acrylic paint, watercolor, gouache, and tempera, and spray paint
• Can be applied to surfaces such as canvas, paper, walls, and wood

Music

• The art of organizing sound in time
• Uses elements like melody, harmony, rhythm, and dynamics to create compositions
• Expresses emotions, ideas, or cultural experiences
• Musicians use sounds, instruments, words, and the human voice

Dance

• The art of moving the body in rhythmic patterns
• Often accompanied by music, to express emotions, tell stories, or create a visually captivating performance
• Dancers use body movements, rhythm, and synchronicity

Theater

• Art form and performance space where live actors and performers present stories, ideas, or emotions to an audience
• Through dialogue, movement, music, and other creative expressions

Photography

• Art and process of capturing light to create visual images
• Uses a camera to record the outside world

Filmmaking

• The art and process of creating motion pictures or films
• Involves a series of images, sound, and visual storytelling techniques

Writing

• The craft of creating written works that express ideas, emotions, narratives, or concepts through language
• Writers use words and experiences
• Writing takes time and includes fiction, non-fiction, poetry, and online writing

Materials & Techniques

• Designers, performance artists, and installation artists
• Combine the use of a wide range of materials and techniques with the principles of art

Other Mediums

• Fashion
• Film-making
• Photography

Classification of Arts

• Musical Arts (music, poetry, and dance with music)
• Practical Arts (architecture, furniture design)
• Environmental Arts (sculpture, site-specific works, architecture, landscaping)
• Pictorial/Visual Arts (paintings, drawings, graphics, stage and production design)
• Dramatic Arts (theater, film, music, dance, performance)
• Narrative Arts (writing, literature)

Discover the diverse mediums artists use. Learn how these materials shape artwork styles and expressions. Experiment with mediums to craft unique art.