Lesson 1 Part 2
Summary
TLDRThis lecture explores the concept of 'subject' in art, which is the main idea or focus of a piece. It discusses how factors like medium, time, patronage, and technological development influence an artist's choice of subject. The lecture also covers various types of subjects found in art, such as landscapes, portraits, and religious themes, and different styles of representation, including realism, abstraction, distortion, and surrealism. It concludes by categorizing art into groups based on form, media, and purpose, providing a comprehensive understanding of artistic diversity.
Takeaways
- π¨ The subject in art refers to the main idea or theme of the artwork, which can be objective or abstract.
- ποΈ Factors affecting an artist's choice of subject include medium, time, patronage, and development.
- πΌοΈ Medium refers to the materials available and the artist's skill in manipulating them.
- β³ Time plays a significant role in art, as historical events and periods influence the creation of artworks.
- π€ Patronage or sponsorship can lead artists to create images of their affluent supporters.
- π Developments in technology have led to new forms of art, such as mixed media.
- π Types of subjects in art include landscapes, cityscapes, still life, animals, portraits, everyday life scenarios, history, legend, religion, mythology, dreams, and fantasies.
- ποΈ Realism in art involves painting subjects as they appear in real life.
- π΅ Abstraction simplifies or reduces details in art, often distorting the subject's appearance.
- π€‘ Distortion alters the proportions of subjects to create unusual or 'weird' appearances.
- π Surrealism combines elements of realism and distortion to create dream-like images.
- ποΈ Art can be grouped into categories such as visual arts, literary arts, popular arts, and performing arts.
- π Performing arts involve the use of the human body, movement, and presence.
- π₯οΈ Digital arts are created with the aid of technology or computers.
- π οΈ Practical arts are functional and serve human needs, such as utensils and furniture.
- π Liberal arts are aimed at intellectual growth and civic participation.
- π Fine arts focus on creative activity for contemplation and spiritual upliftment.
- π¨ Major arts involve people in self-expression, while minor arts are for pleasure and creation.
- π¨ Art forms can also be categorized by the media used, such as plastic arts, graphic arts, kinetic arts, and fanatic arts.
- π Mixed arts combine more than one medium, like opera which includes music, poetry, and drama.
Q & A
What does the term 'subject' refer to in the context of artwork?
-The term 'subject' in artwork refers to the main idea that is presented, which could be an object, person, or concept that the art revolves around.
What are the factors that can affect an artist's choice of subject?
-Factors affecting an artist's choice of subject include medium, time, patronage, and development. These factors can influence the artist's ability to express their ideas and the themes they choose to depict.
How does the medium affect an artist's work?
-The medium affects an artist's work by determining the availability and type of materials used, as well as the artist's skill in manipulating the chosen medium.
Why is time significant in the creation of art?
-Time is significant because historical events and periods can influence the themes and subjects that artists choose to depict in their work.
What role does patronage play in an artist's choice of subject?
-Patronage can influence an artist's choice of subject as it often involves sponsorship and financial support, which may lead the artist to create works that appeal to their patrons.
How does technology impact the development of art?
-Technology impacts art by enabling new forms of expression and media, allowing artists to create innovative works that reflect advancements in technology.
What are some common types of subjects found in paintings?
-Common types of subjects in paintings include landscapes, cityscapes, still life, animals, portraits, everyday life scenarios, history, legends, religion, mythology, dreams, and fantasies.
What is the difference between realism and abstraction in art?
-Realism in art aims to depict subjects as they appear in real life, while abstraction simplifies or reduces details, often distorting the subject to convey a different meaning or emotion.
Can you explain the concept of distortion in art?
-Distortion in art involves altering the natural proportions of an image to create a visually unusual or unsettling effect, often used to evoke specific emotions or to make a statement.
What is surrealism and how does it differ from realism?
-Surrealism is an artistic movement that combines elements of realism with distortion to create dreamlike or fantastical scenes that defy the laws of reality.
How are art forms grouped according to their purposes?
-Art forms are grouped according to their purposes into practical arts (functional arts), liberal arts, fine arts, major arts, and minor arts, each serving different functions in society and the arts community.
What are plastic arts and how do they differ from graphic arts?
-Plastic arts are forms of visual art that involve the physical manipulation of a medium, such as sculpture or ceramics. Graphic arts, on the other hand, are forms of visual art that use line, shape, and color on a two-dimensional surface, such as drawing or printmaking.
What is the role of mixed arts in the spectrum of artistic media?
-Mixed arts involve the combination of multiple media in a single artwork, such as opera which combines music, poetry, and drama, creating a multifaceted artistic experience.
Outlines
π¨ Art Subject Selection and Representation Techniques
The paragraph discusses the concept of 'subject' in art, which refers to the main idea or focus of an artwork. Factors influencing an artist's choice of subject include medium availability, time period, patronage, and technological developments. The paragraph outlines different types of subjects such as landscapes, cityscapes, still life, animals, portraits, and themes from everyday life, history, religion, and mythology. It also covers various styles of representing these subjects, including realism, abstraction, distortion, and surrealism. The lecture concludes by advising students to consider their choice of subject and style for an upcoming exam.
πΌοΈ Types of Art Based on Forms and Purposes
This paragraph delves into the classification of art based on its form and purpose. It introduces visual arts such as paintings, ceramics, and architecture, literary arts including prose and poetry, and popular or modern arts like pop art. The paragraph also discusses performing arts that involve movement and digital arts that are technology-based. Art can be grouped according to its purpose into practical arts, liberal arts, fine arts, major arts, and minor arts. The paragraph further explains that art can be categorized by the media used, such as plastic arts (sculptures, ceramics), graphic arts (painting, film), and kinetic arts (dance). It concludes by suggesting references for further reading.
π Classification of Art According to Media
The final paragraph focuses on the classification of art based on the media used for creation. It distinguishes between plastic arts, which involve physical manipulation of materials like clay, and graphic arts, which are visual and may include painting and photography. The paragraph also mentions fanatic arts that use sound or color as their sole medium, in contrast to mixed arts like opera, which combine multiple media. The lecture ends by encouraging students to explore these classifications further through suggested readings.
Mindmap
Keywords
π‘Subject
π‘Medium
π‘Time
π‘Patronage
π‘Development
π‘Landscape
π‘Still Life
π‘Realism
π‘Abstraction
π‘Distortion
π‘Surrealism
Highlights
The subject in art refers to the main idea or essence of the artwork.
Factors affecting an artist's choice of subject include medium, time, patronage, and development.
Medium's availability and the artist's skill in manipulating it can influence subject choice.
Historical events often appear in artworks, reflecting the artist's lifetime.
Patronage or sponsorship can lead to artworks depicting affluent patrons.
Technological advancements lead to new forms of art, such as mixed media.
Types of subjects in art include landscapes, cityscapes, still life, animals, portraits, and more.
Realism in art involves painting subjects as they appear in real life.
Abstraction simplifies details, often reducing subjects to basic shapes and colors.
Distortion alters the natural proportions of subjects, creating unusual appearances.
Surrealism combines elements of realism and distortion to represent dreams or fantasies.
Art can be grouped by form, such as visual arts, literary arts, and performing arts.
Visual arts include painting, ceramics, drawing, sculpture, and more.
Literary arts encompass written works like fiction, non-fiction, prose, and poetry.
Popular or pop art reflects current trends and preferences in society.
Performing arts utilize the human body for expression through music, dance, and theater.
Digital arts are created with the aid of technology or computer software.
Art can also be categorized by its purpose, such as practical, liberal, fine, major, and minor arts.
Practical arts are functional and serve human needs, like utensils and furniture.
Liberal arts aim for intellectual growth and civic participation.
Fine arts focus on creative activity for contemplation and spiritual upliftment.
Major arts involve people in self-expression, while minor arts are for pleasure and decoration.
Art forms can be grouped by the media used, such as plastic, graphic, kinetic, and fanatic arts.
Plastic arts involve physical manipulation of mediums like clay for sculptures or ceramics.
Graphic arts are visual and perceived by sight, sometimes including literature and music.
Kinetic arts require rhythm and movement, like dancing.
Fanatic arts use a single medium like sound in music or color in painting.
Mixed arts combine multiple media, such as opera with music, poetry, and drama.
Transcripts
Now we move on to the types of subjects
and the techniques in representing them
the word subject simply refers to the
main idea that is presented in the
artwork it is simply the who or what the
art is all about it may be objective but
it can also be abstract okay it's simply
the essence of the Peace
now there are factors that may affect an
artist's choice of subject we have
medium time patronage and development
for example for medium
has something to do with availability
the kind of medium
the skill that may interfere or that or
may help the artist in manipulating The
Chosen medium
time okay so of course history
is very apparent in most famous artworks
it is because
um
events in a particular
era or particular periods in time will
definitely have something to
contribute in the creation of an art
if an event is or if An Occurrence is
pressing during an artist's lifetime
then definitely it would appear or it
would be evident in his work
so one very good example
in our country was written by Jose Rizal
because it's out of the need for a
revolution or for a change of mindset
for people to join
the
the
revolt against the abuses of our
previous government
third patronage that the artist has so
it's sponsorship the banking so if this
if the artist has a
people who favor him or who support him
fund him most probably his artworks
would be images of these affluent people
who pay for his skill for his words
developments is related to time so for
example
um
when the
when
technology
improved
or as a technology improves over the
years we are seeing different forms of
artworks
with mixed media okay created by Young
Artists
okay so artists
no longer stick to old ways they make
they look into these classic ways as
Inspirations to create new forms
okay so these are the factors affecting
choice of subject
what are the types of subjects and
styles of representing them so these are
the different types of subjects these
are the things
the beings that we normal or and the
themes that we normally see in paintings
for example we have Landscapes escapes
cityscapes still live so example
um
a basket of fruits placed on a table
or a pile of books
on a Surface somewhere in
a patio
okay
animals portraits
figurines everyday life scenarios real
life history and Legend religion and
mythology dreams and Fantasies
so how do we represent these subjects
if your style is realism then the
appearance of your subject or subjects
look normal there's nothing there is
nothing weird about them you paint what
you see
abstraction is another Style
abstraction is simplifying or simply
reducing details
example instead of painting
an apple which looks real you would
simply
paint a certain as a red circle
in the middle of your canvas and then
sticking out of on top of it is a green
line
okay this abstraction already next
Distortion so when you distort an image
proportion area proportions are arranged
differently from natural appearance so
it looks
weird it looks sometimes ugly it doesn't
look appealing at all
surrealism which is combination of
realism and Distortion so it's dream
like
just if you're looking at an image
which is a representation of a dream
okay example an air balloon
but instead of an actual air balloon
lifting the basket in the air
the air balloon is instead a clown a
fluffy white cloud Okay so these are the
styles of representing subjects and
these are the types of subjects
so when you paint so remember your
midterm exam is an original painting you
may go back to this lecture
choose a subject are you going to paint
an animal
will you be representing
a real life scenario
are you inclined
to paint something about a favorite
mythological or folklore creature okay
it's up to you and then you of course
would need to choose a style of
representing it
this is the last part of the lecture
groups of art or types of art
art may be
grouped according to their forms
first we have visual art
or Visual Arts Visual Arts are of course
visual in nature examples are paintings
Ceramics drawing sculpture crafts design
print making or prints photographs and
buildings or architectural designs
art may be considered literary if it's
of course
written
okay and dbb fiction or non-fiction
prose or poetry
art may also be popular pop art okay or
modern so when we say pop art it means
it's the kind of art that showcases what
is in or what is trendy what is well
liked or prevalent such as Romans novels
computer games music videos manga
art is performing when human body phase
and presence are used as media there's
movement okay examples are music dance
theater
now we also have Digital Arts of course
Digital Arts are technology or computer
Aiden
art may also be
grouped according to scope
artworks or art forms may be grouped
according to Media or medium used and
forms and according to purpose
with art forms are grouped according to
their purposes these are the types first
type
are the practical arts for useful Arts
they are also sometimes called
functional Arts so these are the Arts
which are directed to produce
crafts the artifacts and utensils for
the satisfaction of human needs so these
are the man made
artworks in quotation marks which
were made or which are made to
to Aid us in our daily activities
so for example what are the examples of
man-made
artworks in quotation marks that help us
or that Aid us in our
in our daily activities we have katori
plates
we have chairs
okay
next liberal arts liberal arts are
directed toward intellectual growth
sorry uh the purpose is
to teach men
to participate in Civic life
okay academically
liberal arts are subjects like academic
subjects like philosophy
literature physical sciences they're
like gen Ed requirements
on the other hand Fine Arts are focused
towards creative activity for the
contemplation of the mind and to uplift
the spirit examples are Music Theater
visual art
the Performing Arts
major Arts the purpose of major Arts
is to involve
people to allow them to express
themselves
minor Arts are for creation
okay example decorative Arts Popular
Arts graphic arts plastic arts for
pleasure okay so these are the types of
art according to their purposes
when art forms are grouped according to
the media used in creating artwork or
outputs we have these types
plastic and graphic arts are those which
are developed through space and are
perceived by the sense of sight plastic
Arts are art forms which involve
physical manipulation of
of a medium which may be molded or
modeled such as
clay so examples of outputs underground
under plastic art are sculptures or
ceramics
however sometimes the term Also may be
used for all the visual arts such as
painting film and photography
as opposed to
our this one literature and music
fanatic Arts okay sounds and words as
media of expression kinetic Arts of
course we have the art forms that
require elements the elements of rhythm
okay dancing
your Arts are the art forms or the art
form
that takes only medium of expression
like sound in music and color in
painting so there is no combination of
uh
media
so if
the output is expected to be music then
sound is the only
medium used to create it okay it is in
contrast with mixed Arts mixed Arts take
more than one medium okay such as the
Opera which combines music poetry and
drama okay so these are the
forms or types of art according to Media
if you want to read more about the
points mentioned in this lecture you may
visit or look for these references
this is the end of lesson one
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