Explore Different Subjects In Art From Past To Present - Art Is Fun
Maybe your like
- Home
- YouTube
- Lessons
- Drawing Lessons
- Painting Lessons
- Coloring Tutorials
- Video Lessons
- Courses
- Search
The term subjects in art refers to the main idea that is represented in the artwork. The subject in art is basically the essence of the piece. To determine subject matter in a particular piece of art, ask yourself: What is actually depicted in this artwork? What is the artist trying to express to the world... what is his or her message? And how are they conveying that message?
In this section, we'll learn about 6 main subjects that artists have been exploring in art for centuries:
Still life- a collection of inanimate objects arranged together in a specific way
Landscape- natural scenery such as mountains, cliffs, rivers, etc
Nature-a focused view or interpretation of specific natural elements
Portraiture-an image of a particular person or animal, or group thereof
Abstract- a non-representational work of art
Day of the Dead - a Mexican holiday with a vibrant artistic tradition
Click on a subject matter above to read an in-depth description and see examples of artwork focusing on that subject. You will also find a depiction of what specific mediumscan achieve within that subject matter.
If you want to paint or draw, but you need some ideas and inspiration, remember that subjects in art can be anything you want them to be - whatever your imagination conjures up. The most important thing is to choose a subject matter that interests you - something that you can happily immerse yourself in while working on your piece.
Below you'll see a sample of artworks that I created pertaining to each subject matter. To see many more examples, click on each subject:
Still Life
Landscape
Portraiture
Abstract
Nature
Day of the Dead
Newsletter
Sign up to receive news and updates!
I respect your privacy. Unsubscribe at any time.
Tag » What Does The Image Above Depict
-
Asian Art: China And Korea Flashcards - Quizlet
-
Asian Art: China And Korea Flashcards - Quizlet
-
What Does The Picture Above Depict? Answer In Five Sentences.
-
What Does The Image Above Depict?
-
What Is Depicted In The Image Above Triumph Of Venus? - Book Vea
-
How Does The Image Above Depict Black Politicians In - Course Hero
-
What Does The Scene Above Depict? - Philosophy
-
Mondrian, Composition With Red, Blue, And Yellow - Khan Academy
-
All Pictures Shown Are For Illustration Purpose Only.Actual ...
-
[PDF] AP U.S. History Sample Student Responses And Scoring ...
-
History Of Asian Art - Wikipedia
-
A Guide To Feng Shui Art And Its Significance - MagicBricks