Types of Art Overview

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Which of the following artistic forms is NOT considered a plastic art?

  • Sculpture
  • Photography (correct)
  • Interior Design
  • Architecture

What term describes the characteristic of popular arts, as mentioned in the provided text?

  • Traditional and unchanging
  • Gay and Live (correct)
  • Static and restrained
  • Evolving and introspective

Which of the following is a characteristic that defines 'Humanities' as a subject of study?

  • Solely focuses on the development of practical skills.
  • Examines the human condition and cultural elements. (correct)
  • Exclusively explores religious and spiritual concepts.
  • Focuses primarily on scientific methods and data analysis.

The term 'Tughra' refers to what?

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Which of the following best describes the difference between geometric and organic shapes?

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Which of the following art forms is considered a 'Performing Art'?

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What is the fundamental element of design, according to the provided text?

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Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of 'Medieval Humanities'?

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What is the key difference between 'Graphic Art' and 'Decorative Arts'?

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Which of the following statements accurately defines 'Artwork'?

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Flashcards

Visual Art

Art perceived primarily through sight, such as painting and photography.

Graphic Art

2-dimensional artwork including painting, drawing, and printed items like posters and ads.

Plastic Arts

3-dimensional art forms like sculpture, architecture, and crafts.

Performing Arts

Art forms like theater, dance, and music that involve performance and movement.

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Literary Arts

Forms of art expressed through written work, including poetry, novels, and drama.

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Popular Arts

Media forms such as film, TV, and magazines that entertain a wide audience.

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Gustatory Art

The skill and artistry involved in food and beverage preparation.

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Decorative Arts

Visual objects created to beautify spaces, also known as applied arts.

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Humanities

The study of human culture, thoughts, beliefs, and values.

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Mass/Volume

Art that has three dimensions: length, width, and height.

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Study Notes

Types of Art

  • Art is man-made, not natural.
  • Visual Art: Perceived by sight, includes painting, drawing, photography, and printed materials like books, posters, and ads.
  • Graphic Art: 2-dimensional, like painting, drawing, photography and printed materials.
  • Plastic Arts: 3-dimensional art forms, including architecture, sculpture, crafts, and interior design.
  • Performing Arts: Involve movement, speaking, and gestures, such as theater, dance, and music.
  • Literary Arts: Composed of short stories, novels, poetry, and drama.
  • Popular Arts: Includes film, newspapers, magazines, radio, and television, characterized by its immediacy and live nature.
  • Gustatory Arts: The skill in food and beverage preparation.
  • Decorative Arts: Art used to beautify homes and offices, also called applied arts.

Humanities and Art

  • Medieval Humanities (12th-13th centuries): Focused on philosophy and theology, with an emphasis on eternal concepts.
  • Renaissance Humanities (14th-18th centuries): Focused on the value of human life on Earth, encompassing disciplines like arts, language, and culture that enrich life.
  • Humanities: The study of human culture and the human condition, encompassing thoughts, beliefs, values, and feelings.
  • Artist: A person skilled in the creation of art, using imagination and skill.
  • Artwork: An activity requiring skill and imagination.

Elements of Design

  • Line: The fundamental element of design.
  • Tughra: The calligraphic signature of a Sultan.
  • Contour: The line where differing areas meet to form edges.
  • Crosshatching: Using intersecting lines to create value or shading.
  • Shape: A two-dimensional area with defined boundaries (geometric or organic).
  • Geometric Shapes: Regular shapes with straight lines or curves.
  • Organic Shapes: Irregular, often natural shapes.
  • Mass/Volume: Three-dimensional form.
  • Perspective: The illusion of space on a flat surface.
  • Texture: The surface quality of an artwork.
  • Color: A powerful, subjective element.
  • Unity: Similarity between elements.
  • Variety: Difference between elements.
  • Scale/Proportion: The size of elements, both individually and in relation to others.
  • Balance: The visual "weight" of elements.
  • Asymmetrical Balance: Visual weights do not correspond.
  • Emphasis/Movement: Intentional use of directional forces to guide the viewer's eye.
  • Rhythm/Repetition: The repetition of elements to create pattern.

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