L2: Subject, Context, Medium, and Technique Flashcards
This is the matter to be described or portrayed by the artist
Subject
T or F: The subjects of art are fixed
False (varied)
T or F: The subject of art can be anything under the sun
True
These are arts that depict/represent objects that are commonly recognized by most people; they attempt to copy the form of something real and are concerned with what is depicted
Representational/Objective Arts
Type of representational art:
- depicts commonplace inanimate objects which may be natural or man-made in an artificial setting
Still life
Type of representational art:
- an art form in which the face and expressions are predominant; the purpose may be to show resemblance, personality, or disposition
Portrait
These are artworks with no reference to anything outside of itself; it is unrecognizable
Nonrepresentational/Nonobjective Arts
T or F: The subject is the “how” while the content is the “what”
False (reverse)
T or F: Contemporary painters have shifted to works of art that highlight what is being depicted in it
False (they treat the work of art as the object itself already, in other words, nonobjective; they don’t need to tell a story anymore)
T or F: Modern painters have lost interest in visual appeal recently
False (they are more interested in it hence literal-oriented people cannot appreciate them)
This is a common subject to art which includes, plants, animals, landscapes, etc. It is the most common inspiration and subject
Nature
This subject of art deals with past rulers liking to have themselves and their accomplishments perpetuated in statues and paintings
History
This subject of art counts as being part of our inheritance; most of these started off during the Renaissance period
Greek and Roman Mythology
This subject of art involved the Europeans switching from artisans to artists and recognizing their role in a way that had never been true before
Religion
This subject of art comes from the scriptures of Hinduism, Buddhism, Taoism, Confucianism, Zoroastrianism, Jainism, and Islam
Sacred oriental texts
This refers to the meaning, message, or feeling imparted by a work of art
Content
Content is inextricably linked with what?
Form
This refers to the pictorial aspects of art; a mass of ideas associated with each other
Form
This refers to the literal statement or narrative content in the work; the objects presented are easily recognized
Factual meaning
This refers to the special meaning that a certain object has for a particular culture or group of people when shown in an artwork
Conventional meaning
This is a symbol that is agreed upon by a nation
Flags
This is the Christian symbol for faith
Cross
This is the Buddhist symbol for the teachings of Gautama Buddha
Wheel
Refers to the individual meaning deliberately and instinctively expressed by the artist using a personal symbolism that stems from his own alliance with shapes, colors, etc.
Subjective meaning
T or F: Subjective meanings can be interpreted differently by the viewers or communicate multiple meanings
True
Keeping Art:
- Nations keep art because it is good for the economy and for business as it attracts tourists and generates local jobs
National Pride and Glory
This place is a repository for most art in countries; they are available for public viewing through either permanent or temporary exhibitions
Museums
T or F: Museums can sell art
False (they are entrusted to the public for education and conservation practices)
T or F: Museums are older than private collections
False (since ancient times, rulers have hidden art and kept it in their palaces and temples for pleasure, personal, or spiritual use
Keeping Art:
- Because art is valuable, enormous human efforts and financial resources are devoted to conserving and making these artworks appear brand new
Preservation and Restoration
These are the materials that are used by an artist to create a work of art
Medium
What is the plural form of medium?
Media
T or F: Without a medium, an idea can still come to life
False (it remains a concept)
T or F: It is easy to manipulate a medium and transform it from its raw state
False (hard, like this di-)
This refers to the artist’s ability in manipulating a medium; the manner by which the artist controls the medium to achieve the desired effect
Technique
T or F: Artists significantly differ in their media
False (their techniques)
T or F: The ability to manipulate is the driving force in the birthing of a new form or idea
True (ayyyy gaslighter)
