introduction Flashcards
1
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subject matter
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the person, object, or space depicted in a work of art
2
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context
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circumstances surrounding the creation of a work of art, including historical events, social conditions, biographical facts about the artist, and his or her intentions.
3
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content
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the meaning, message, or feeling expressed in a work of art.
4
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representational
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depicting objects or people so that we can recognize them
5
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non objective
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depicting subject matter that is unrecognizable
6
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abstraction
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the degree to which an image is altered from an easily recognizable subject.
