Chapter 2 Flashcards
is the term used for whatever is represented in a work of art.
Subject
Painting, sculpture, literature, and the theater arts are generally classified as _________________ although there are paintings and sculptures without subjects
representational
Music, architecture, and many function arts are generally ________________ because they do not present stories or references of identifiable objects or symbols
non-representational
literal presentation
factual
special meaning related to a culture or religion
conventional
personal intention of the artist understood only through his interpretation
subjective
are designed to directly affect people
functional or applied arts
art which is concerned with the creation of of objects of imagination for its own sake without relation to function or utility
non-functional or fine arts
is the vehicle by which an artist externalizes and communicates his thoughts and feelings.
Medium
occupy space and can be seen
Visual or space arts
expressed in time and can be heard
tonal or time arts
can both be seen and heard
Combined arts
refers to the visual aspect which provides a sensuous delight to the eyes of the viewer, it has to do with colors, sounds, or words.
Form
is the intended meaning or message underlying the form which is described as insight or lesson learned from the artwork
content
refers to the development of peculiar forms in art that are related to particular historical periods, but applies also to individual works of a single artist
style