Midterm Flashcards
a massive mausoleum of white marble built in
Agra was constructed in memory of the wife
of the then emperor, Shah Jahan
Taj Mahal
as an art is known by its product. The name of the art in these applied arts is basically denoted by its specified function
Jewelry making
Used in order to commemorate important figures in the history
Rizal & Bonifacio Monument
Remained a pillar of the University and a constant reminder of the need to offer oneself up selflessly for the country
Oblation
- also manifestation of sculpting’s function
- Philippines features a relief of a famous hero
Coins
- Another art form that readily lends itself to multiple functions
- might be the most prominent functional art form
Architecture
He believed that art had the potential to corrupt the soul but also acknowledged its power to inspire and uplift
Plato
believed that art, particularly poetry, had the ability to teach and inspire
Aristotle
argued that art has a crucial role in human life, as it allows individuals to experience a sense of
disinterested pleasure.
Kant
a renowned Russian author and philosopher, the author of War and Peace and Anna Karenina, held a unique perspective on art, particularly in
relation to its moral and spiritual significance
Leo Tolstoy
can range from personal emotions
and experiences to broader societal issues, historical events, or natural phenomena.
Subjects
encompasses the visual elements,
techniques, and materials used by artists to represent their chosen subject matter.
Content
refers to what is depicted or represented in the artwork. This can include the figures, objects, scenes, or events that the artist focuses on.
Subject
Types of subject
- Representational art
- Non-representational art/ abstract art
- Still life
- Nature
- Historical or mythological
These types of art have subjects that refer
to objects or events occurring in the real
world. Also termed as figurative art
Representational art
It does not make a reference to the real
world, whether the person, place, thing, or
even a particular event. It is stripped down
to visual elements such as shapes, lines, and
colors that are employed to translate a
particular feeling, emotion, and even
concept. Also termed as non-figurative
Non-representational art / abstract art
A proponent of non-representational
art was Russian artist
Wassily Kandinsky
Artwork that depicts inanimate objects, often arranged in a composition.
Still life
Artwork that focuses on natural scenes, including landscapes, animals, and plants
Nature
He saw art and nature as inseparable,often finding solace and happiness in painting in it and painting from it. Ina letter to his brother Theon he wrote “…if I felt no love for nature and my work, then I would be unhappy
Vincent Van Gogh
From narrations in literature, artists, on the other hand, gave faces of Greek and Roman deities or the gods and goddesses whose fates are seemingly as tragic as those of men. Some of
the art forms they took on were wall paintings or frescos and sculptural works such as busts, statuaries, and ceramics and pottery, among others
Historical or mythological
Commissioned by Pope Julius II, the intricate fresco that lines the Sistine Chapel was created by
Michelangelo. The immense detail and vast surface he had to cover had him working on it from 1508
to 1512
Sistine Chapel
The broader message or underlying idea conveyed by the artwork, such as love, conflict, identity, or social issues.
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