A r t

Appre c i ation
Group 2
Topics to be discussed:
01 Definition of Art 04 Source of Subject
02 Subject Type 05 Kind of Subject
03 Type of Subject
What is Art?
- also called fine arts
- Art is a diverse form of human
expression through visual, auditory, or
performance creations, evoking
emotions, conveying ideas, and
sharing aesthetic experiences with
others.
- Art can take various forms,
including paintings, sculptures, music,
dance, literature, theater, film, and
more, reflecting diverse cultural,
historical, and personal perspectives.
S u b j e c t T y p e
ci a t io n r e fe r s t o
p e in a rt a p p r e
Subject ty n o f w h a t a
y o r c la s sifi c a t io
the cat eg o r
It h e lp s id e n t if y
k o f a r t d e p ic ts.
wor it , s ti ll life ,
n d s c a p e , po r tr a
whether it's a la
e lig io u s - t h e m e d
c t, h is t o ri c a l, o rr
abstra n d in g it s
id i n g in u nd e r s t a
artw o rk , a
t a n d m e s s a g e .
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Identifying the
subject matter
When analyzing a piece of
art, one of the first steps is to identified, it is categorized
determine what the artist is into a broader classification.
trying to convey. This involves
recognizing the objects,
people, scenes, or ideas that
are depicted in the artwork.
Detailed Explanation of Subject Type
Categorization Interpreting Context and
Meaning Analysis
Art appreciation goes
Once the subject matter is Understanding the subject
beyond identifying subject
type is crucial for interpreting
types. It involves analyzing
the meaning and message of
how the subject matter is
Landscape the artwork. Different subject
presented, considering the
Portrait types can evoke various
artistic techniques used, the
Still Life emotions, convey narratives,
choice of colors,
Abstract or express the artist's
composition, and other
Historical intentions or beliefs.
elements that contribute to
Mythological or Religious
the overall impact of the
Genre
artwork.
Types of Subject
REPRESENTATIONAL ART
NON-REPRESENTATIONAL ART
 N T A T I O N A L
REP RE S E
ART
a p ain ti ng o r
r all y r ef er s t o
tha t g e ne ha t it
- term ec og n iza ble fo r w
a t is cle a r ly r
sculpture th s t o b e .
cla im
c ts th a r to
t re f e
rt h a ve su bj e
s e ty p e s o f a w o rld .
-T h e g in th e re a l
e n ts o c c u rrin
o b je c ts or e v th e fig ure s
a r t b e c a us e
ed fi gu r a tiv e r.
- Als o te rm a n d d e ci p h e
t o m a k e o u t
t e d a re e a s y
depic Example:
Painting, Sculpture, Graphic art,
literature, theater arts
 N T A T I O N A L
PR E S E
NON-RE
ART o f a rt is t ic
a rt, is a s ty le
a s a b st ra c t le
kn o w n o g n iz a b
- also s n o t d e p ic t r e c
n th a t d o e t f o c us e s
expressio o r e v e n ts . In s t e a d , i
p le , p la c e s , n d c o lo rs
ob je c ts , p e o p e s, li n e s, a
e n ts li k e s h a .
vi su a l e l e m ct c o n c e p t s
on u si n g s , o r a b s t r a
io n s, fe e l in g s e o f
o n v e y e m o t a rily b e c a u
to c s e n s e s p ri m
ire c t ly t o t h e u s a n d
- Appeal d th e ir s e n s u o
a n i za tio n o f
a t is f y i n g o rg
th e s e le m e n t s .
ex p r e s s iv e
 r c e o f S u b j e c t
S o u p ir a ti o n s a n d
o th e div e rse in s
- refe r t e
a r tis t s d e riv e th
in s f ro m w h ic h
orig a rtw o rk s.
th e m e s fo r th e ir
conte n t a n d
t h e su b s t a n c e or
s o u r c e s p ro v id e
These o c o nv e y
th a t a r t ist s u s e t
mat e ria l s.
in th e ir c r e a t io n
a n d m e s sa g e s
meaning
 Source of Subject
Nature
Artists often draw inspiration from
the natural world, including
landscapes, wildlife, and natural
phenomena.
Human Religion and
Experience History Mythology
Human emotions, relationships, and Historical events, figures, and Spiritual beliefs, religious
everyday life provide rich subject stories, and mythological
narratives serve as a source of
matter for artists to explore. tales have been a significant
storytelling and reflection in art.
source of inspiration
throughout art history.
 Source of Subject
Abstract Personal Literature and
Culture and Society Concepts Experience Poetry
Artists frequently comment on their Some art is abstract, focusing on Literary works, poems, and
Artists often draw from their
contemporary culture, societal non-representational elements like stories inspire visual
own lives, memories, and
issues, and political themes through color, form, and texture to convey interpretations and artistic
personal journeys to create
their artwork. ideas, emotions, or concepts. responses.
autobiographical or
introspective art.
 Source of Subject
Mythology and
Folklore
Folktales, legends, and myths from current events, offering commentary
various cultures provide rich
material for storytelling and
symbolism in art.
Dreams and
Current Events Philosophy and Surrealism
Ideas Poetry
Contemporary artists engage with Some artists are influenced by Dreams, the subconscious
philosophical concepts and mind, and surrealism inspire
on contemporary politics, social ideas, using their artwork to art that explores the
issues, and global events. explore abstract or intellectual fantastical, dreamlike, or
themes. irrational.
 Kind of Subject
LANDSCAPE PORTRAIT STILL LIFE ABSTRACT HISTORICAL
Artworks that primarily Artworks focused on Artworks featuring Artworks that don't Artworks that depict
depict natural scenery, representing individuals inanimate objects, often represent recognizable events, figures, or scenes
such as mountains, or groups of people. arranged in a specific objects or scenes but from the past.
forests, or seascapes. composition. instead emphasize shapes,
colors, and forms
 Kind of Subject
MYTHOLOGICAL OR GENRE ANIMALS AND FANTASY AND ABSTRACT
RELIGIOUS WILDLIFE SURREALISM EXPRESSIONISM
Artworks that draw from
Artworks that capture CONCEPTS EXPERIENCE
scenes from everyday life Artworks that focus on Artworks that emphasize
mythological stories, Artworks that explore
or specific genres, like animals, whether realistic emotion, gesture, and
religious themes, or fantastical, dreamlike, or
genre painting or genre or stylized. abstraction.
spiritual beliefs. surreal themes.
sculpture.
 Kind of Subject
CONCEPTUAL ART POLITICAL AND NUDE OR ARCHITECTURAL
SOCIAL
COMMENTARY SELF-PORTRAITS FIGURATIVE
Art that prioritizes the
Artworks that engage Artworks where the artist Artworks that emphasize
concept or idea behind Artworks that focus on the
with political, social, or portrays themselves, often emotion, gesture, and
the work rather than its human body, often
cultural issues and offer used for self-exploration abstraction.
visual representation. exploring themes of
commentary or critique. or self-expression.
beauty, identity, or
sensuality.
Kind of Subject
SCIENTIFIC AND
TECHNOLOGICAL
Art inspired by scientific Artworks that showcase
concepts, technology, or
the intersection of art
and science.
LITERARY AND
BOTANICAL SYMBOLIC
Artworks that draw
plants, flowers, and
inspiration from literature,
botanical illustrations.
poetry, or employ
symbolism to convey
meaning.
Thank
you
 Group 2:
Rachel C. Carreon
James Ryan Delatorre
Rey kenneth Cabarrubias
Quisha Marie Cordovez
Jesse Raven Capangpangan
Claudette Canque
Kezeo Zhire Dalumpines Barral
Jezreel Mae Cabanes
Kris Dave De Juan
Nequelyn Canuot