What is Art?
art /ärt/
Noun
Synonyms
craft - skill - artifice - science - workmanship - knack
Noun
- The expression or application of human creative skill and imagination, typically in a visual form such as painting or sculpture,...: "the art of the Renaissance"
- Works produced by such skill and imagination.
Synonyms
craft - skill - artifice - science - workmanship - knack
Types of Visual Art Forms
ObjectsFunctional or useful objects such as still life's, found objects and objects used as symbols of ownership, culture or value.
MediaThis means the materials or substance the artist uses to make the art. For example, oil paint on canvas, acrylic, tempera or water paints. Media can also mean the images, signs and symbols that artists use in their artworks.
StyleStyle means the manner of an artwork, or the way it looks which can be recognised as a characteristic
ConceptualConceptual art is usually abstracted or performance art. Conceptual Art uses elements to suggest deeper thoughts to trigger thoughts in the viewer rather than appreciation of skilled imagery.
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PeopleThese are portraits of specific people used in stories of heroes or gods, or used for self-discovery or personality. The Human Figure has been used in art as expression of feelings.
TechniqueThis means the manner of making or method used in achieving an artwork.
ProcessProcess is the sequence of action or the steps taken while making art.
RepresentationalRepresentational art looks like something, and represents something even if it is not realistic.
RealisticRealistic art looks like a seen subject.
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Living ThingsLiving things are art projects that include plants and animals, used to decorate, as part of story or as a study in themselves. Many animals and plants can be used as symbols or motifs for design or expression of feelings.
Print MakingPrint making is where the artist uses technology that allows more than one work to be produced. This is done using the traditional method of wood block/ lino printing or etching where a groove is carved or etched into the surface and ink is applied, then transferred to paper using a press.
PracticePractice is the way that an artwork is made and studied. It is the practice of Art Making, Art Criticism and Art History.
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Events These are important events that play a major role in your life, historical, public or social Events. Also, spiritual or religious – Events that occur within religious teachings.
SculptureSculpture is the word used to describe an artwork which has three dimensions, height, width and depth. Sculpture is traditionally made by carving wood or stone, or by modelling clay or bronze.
FunctionFunction is the task, the job,or the purpose of an artwork such as telling stories or narrative, to inspire magic, to celebrate an event, to decorate.
NaturalisticNaturalistic art looks as though it is from nature. Natural in pose, gesture, setting and imagery.
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Issues & ThemesThis is where art deals with issues or topics, which cause debate such as feminism, multiculturalism, pollution or animal rights.
Architecture & DesignThis is a layout of elements in a work of painting, drawing, photograph, collage, computer graphics or three dimensional form such as furniture, appliances, furnishing, or buildings.
AbstractThis means it is non representational, or it does not look like anything, it does not represent anything seen.
Places & SpacesThese consist of landscapes, seascapes, cityscapes, Interiors, maps or keys to location. Places in fantasy or experiences.
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