Semiotic, Iconic and Contextual Plane in Art Study

Horizon of meaning = Range of possible significations a work may accommodate Signifier = Material/physical aspect of a sign Semiotics = Study of signs Iconic sign = Pictorial sign

Iconic = Relating to the visual representation or resemblance in art Semiotic = Related to the study of signs and their meanings Contextual = Considering the environment or circumstances influencing the artwork Signified = Nonmaterial aspect of a sign, such as concept or value

Intellectual significations = Engagement with the mental aspects of a work's meaning Sensory significations = Involvement with the sensory experiences conveyed by art Cultural background = Impact on how a viewer interprets and responds to artwork Artistic exposure and training = Influence on one's ability to understand and appreciate art

<p>Analytic study = Contribution to a more stable field of meaning for a work Criteria sets = Tools for assessing and appraising works of art Material features = Elements that should be examined to understand an artwork better Semantic parameters = Guidelines for interpreting the significance of an artwork</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Signified = Nonmaterial aspect representing concept and value Basic Semiotic Plane = Framework for analyzing signs in art Whimsical readings = Avoidance for a more stable field of meaning in art analysis Impressionistic interpretations = Discouraged in favor of more consensual interpretations</p> Signup and view all the answers