LESSON 4 :

by : Group 2
 By the end of this lesson, you should be able to:
1. differentiate representational art and non-
representational art.
2. discuss the difference between an artwork's subject
and its content;
3. identify the subject matter and content of specific
examples of art; and
4. enumerate the sources of the subjects of some of the
most recognizable works of art in Philippines art
history.
Subject refers to the visual focus or the image that may be
extracted from examining the artwork;

It is seen as the "what".

The main idea that is represented in the artwork.

Content refers to the meaning that is communicated by
the artits or the artwork.

It is seen as the "why".

Representational art Non-representational art
This type of art have subjects that refer to objects or events
occuring in the real world.

It is also termed figurative art.

Often favored because they are easier to recognize.

 Despite not knowing who Mona
Lisa is, it is clear that the painting
is of a woman that is realistically-
proportioned;
only the upper torso is shown;
a beguilingand mysterious smile
is flashed;
Mona Lisa by the background is a landscape
Leonardo da Vinci
(1503)
Ex.

The Blue Dancer David by Donatello

(1898) by Degas (1440s)
Non-representational art is the same as abstract art.
Required to have a higher level of perceptiveness and insight
to fully grasps the feeling, emotion, or concept behind the
work.
Do not make a reference to the real world, wether it is a
person, place, thing, or even a particular event.
It is stripped down to visual elements, such as shapes, lines,
and colors that are employed to translate a particular feeling,
emotion, and even concept.
 "Head of a Tableau 1 (1921)
Woman,Mougins" by Piet
(1962) by Pablo Picasso Mondrian
Nature
History
Greek and Roman mythology
Judeo-Christian tradition
Sacred oriental texts
Other works of art
"Die Ebene von Auvers" "A Cockchafer, Beetle,
(Wheat Fields Near Woodlice and Other Insect, with
Auvers) 1890 by Vincent a Sprig
van Gogh of Auricula" by Jan van Kessel
"Discobulos"
by
Sculptor
Myron
"Sistine
Chapel" by
Michelangelo
(1508 -1512)
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Interior of "Shan Jahan
Westminter Receiving Darah
Shikoh"
 "El Tres de
Mayo" (1814)
by Francisco de
Goya
1.HISTORY 2.STILL LIFE
3.ANIMALS 4.FIGURES
 6.LANDSCAPE,
SEASCAPE,
CITYSCAPE

5.EVERYDAY
LIFE
7.MYTHOLOGY 8.DREAMS AND
FANTASIES
The meaning or message that is expressed or communicated by the
artwork.

In understanding the content of art, it is important to note that there

are various levels of meaning: Factual meaning, Conventional
meaning and Subjective meaning.
Factual Meaning
The most rudimentary level of meaning for it may be extracted from
the identifiable or recognizable forms in the artwork and
understanding how these elements relate to one another.

Conventional Meaning
It pertains to acknowledge interpretation of the artwork using motifs,
signs, and symbols and other cyphers as bases of its meaning.

Subjective Meaning
A variety of meanings may arise when a particular work of art is read.
Creation of Adam (from the ceiling of the Sistine
Chapel by Michelangelo)(1814)
Subjective meaning: Biblical art
Factual meaning: Creation story (creation of a man)
Conventional meaning: Man was created in the image and
likeness of God.
Subjective meaning: Endowment of intellect to man from
God.
Thank you!!!