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Subject
in arts;
refers to the main idea represented in an artwork
the essence of the piece
Representational Art
Art that represents something identifiable from real life
may include varying levels of abstraction
also referred to as Figurative arts
figurative art
other term for representational art
Non-representational Art
Compositions that do not rely on representation or mimesis, departing from reality in the depiction of imagery.
also called non-objective art
subjects of art
nature
people
history
legends
religion
mythology
dreams and fantasy
technology
Nature
The natural world, physical universe, or material universe, commonly used as a source of inspiration in art.
nature
refers to the phenomena of the physical world, and also to life in general
People
Considered an interesting subject in artwork, may be real or imagined, reflecting the artist's thoughts, moods, and genre.
History
Depiction of factual events from the past in art, aiming to remember important events or teach lessons.
Legends
Artworks based on legends, presenting tangible elements even if unverified, bringing life to stories.
Religion
Inspiring works of visual arts, music, architecture, and literature through religious texts like the Bible, Quran, and Torah.
Mythology
Sources of subjects derived from the stories of gods and goddesses of Ancient Greece, Rome, Norse, and Egyptians, depicting humanlike behaviors.
Dreams and Fantasy
Artworks expressing the wonder of the unconscious, providing viewers with insights into the hidden meanings behind each work.
Technology
Inspiration drawn from modernity, including machines, skyscrapers, robotics, and transportation, as sources of artistic subjects.
Naturalism
Artistic depiction of realistic objects in a natural setting, paying attention to accurate details and portraying things as they are.
Realism
Representation of subject matter truthfully, without artificiality, emphasizing the mundane, ugly, or sordid aspects
realism
most popular way of presenting art subjects
Abstraction
Method of presenting the subject where the artist moves away from reality, altering shapes and colors to create art that goes beyond physical representation
abstraction
capability of the artist to use their imagination to look beyond what we can physically see and translate into intangible emotions onto the canvas
ability of the audience to try to connect to the artist’s intention
distortion
alteration of the original shape of something
any change made by an artist to the size, shape, or visual character of a form to express an idea
elongation
when the art subject is lengthened, protracted, or extended
mangling
artist shows the subject as cut, lacerated, mutilated, or hacked with repeated blows
cubism
presentation of abstract figures through the use of a cone, cylinder, sphere, triangle, square, cube, and circle in place of real pictorial elements
Symbolism
Use of visible signs to convey ideas and messages in art, adding mystery and depth to the artwork for viewers.
Fauvism
Art movement characterized by strong colors, fierce brushwork, and simplified forms, creating abstract and vibrant artworks.
Dadaism
A protest movement in art that is playful, experimental, and often nonsensical, aiming to shock and provoke viewers. Marcel Duchamp is a famous painter associated with this method, which is a revolt against traditional art principles.
Futurism
An art movement developed in Italy around the same time as Cubism in France
aiming to capture the mechanical energy of modern life
Surrealism
An art movement that mirrors the evils of society, emphasizing the subconscious mind's activities influenced by Freudian psychology. It began in Paris in 1924 by the French poet Andre Breton, showcasing violence and cruelty to reveal the deep and ugly part of human nature.
Expressionism
An art movement featuring works describing pathos, morbidity, chaos, or defeat, introduced in Germany from 1900-1910. Expressionists believe in the need for spiritual rebirth to
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