Types of subjects in art Flashcards
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What is a landscape?
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The depiction of natural scenery such as mountains, valleys, trees, rivers, and forests, especially where the main subject is a wide view—with its elements arranged into a coherent composition.
2
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What is a figure study?
A
A drawing or painting of the human body.
3
Q
What is a still life?
A
A still life is a work of art depicting mostly inanimate subject matter, typically commonplace objects which are either natural or human-made.
4
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What is a self-portrait?
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A portrait that an artist produces of themselves.
5
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What is a portrait?
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A painting, drawing, photograph, or engraving of a person, especially one depicting only the face or head and shoulders.
