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Quiz #1
Quiz #1
This category includes works of art that are created primarily for aesthetic reasons.
Visual Art
The visual arts include all the fine arts, in addition to the following:
Plastic Art
The term plastic art includes artworks that are molded and not necessarily plastic
objects. This category consists of three-dimensional works like clay, plaster, stone,
metals, wood, and paper (origami).
Performance Art
This classification consists of an art form that refers to public performance events that
occur mainly in the theater. Performance arts include:
Applied Art
Decorative Art
This classification refers to functional but ornamental art forms, such as jewelry,
ceramics, mosaic art, and other embellished items by ornaments and other designs. It
also includes works in glass, clay, wood, metal, textile fabric, furniture, furnishings,
stained glass, and tapestry art. Interior designers often use this art form for home,
commercial and retail outlets, and office décor.