LEC 3 Classification of Art Forms

Visual Art

perceived by the eyes

it is also called spatial arts because artworks produced under this genre occupy space.
painting, scupture, architecture

Graphic Art

2D (length and width)

flat arts because they are seen on flat surfaces.
painting, drawing/sketching, printing/photography, computer graphics.

Plastic Art

3D (length, width and volume)

sculpture, architecture, landscape, interior designing

Audio Visual Art

perceived by both ears (audio) and eyes (video)

they are called performing arts
music, dance, drama

Literary Arts

presented in the written mode intended to be read.