Subject and

Content
Lara Janine Tionghoy​
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Defined
The artworks that
have subjects are
called
representational or
objective arts.
Those that do not
have subject are
known as non-
representational or
non-objective arts.
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Non-objective Arts

Do not represent
descriptions, stories or references
to identifiable objects or symbols.
Rather, they appeal directly to the
senses primarily because of the
organization of their expressive
elements.
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Art

Artist of objective
art, however, can choose
any object that inspires
them for their art. Their
choices are virtually
unlimited.
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Sources
of Subject
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The learner may often wonder how the artists get

their inspiration and from where. It is important to
remember that all artist are individuals with unique
personalities and unique experiences. These
characteristics of the artists may be the factors that
would determine the kind or type of subject that they will
represent in his art.
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The following are the sources of the artist’s inspiration for their
works

NATURE – This is the most

popular source of objective
art. Mountains, trees,
animals, landscape,
seascapes, cloudscapes
are some examples of
nature inspired arts
If you truly love Nature
you will find Beauty
Everywhere.
Vincent Van Gogh
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Vincent Van Gogh Claude Monet​ Thomas Cole Winslow Homer

Nature famous artists

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PEOPLE – Human subjects, whether real

or imagined, are the most interesting.
How people are depicted can offer clues
to the artist’s thoughts, moods and the
genre the art work is presenting. Works
can range from a single subject to a group.
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Guhit Jes
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Mythology – Artworks can also be based

on the stories of the gods and goddesses
of Ancient Greece, Rome, Celts, Norse
and the Egyptians. These deities are
depicted in human or animal forms and
present human like behavior.
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Dreams and Fantasy

The intrigue of the unconscious

also inspires artists to present it
through art for others to see, relate
and interpret. Artists believe that the
content of the unconscious should be
shared for others to know and may be
understand.
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History

Historical art works depict

real events which are verifiable
facts that occurred in the past.
The purpose of such works are
either to commemorate events or
to teach history to the viewers.
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Legends

Artworks based on legends

present to viewers of the art
something tangible even when
unverified. Art brings life to
these stories.
Thank you