Module 3 - Subject and Content

• What does the term "subject" refer to in art?


  The visual focus or image in artwork
• How is "content" defined in the context of art?


  The meaning communicated by the artist
• What are the basic components of a subject in artwork?

  Topic, focus, or image
• What types of subjects can different visual arts depict?

  Place, person, thing, or idea
• What is representational art?


  Art that resembles real-world counterparts
• Why is representational art easily recognized by the audience?

  Because they have encountered the images before
• What does non-representational art refer to?


  Art that does not depict real-world objects
• What elements does non-representational art focus on?

  Shapes, lines, and colors
• What is a source of subject in art related to nature?


  Interaction with the physical world
• What subjects can artists depict from nature?

  People, animals, plants, landscapes
• What is still life in art?

  Depiction of inanimate objects
• What does still-life painting emphasize?

  Qualities of form, color, and texture
• What themes do mythology subjects visualize?

  Heroic encounters and qualities of characters
• How does art depict religion?

  By illustrating religious beliefs and figures
• What role does history play in art?

  Bringing history to life through depiction
• What events are commonly depicted in historical art?

  Establishment of nations and significant events
• How did colonizers use art during the Spanish colonial period in the Philippines?

  To communicate and introduce Catholicism
• What is content in art?

  The themes and messages conveyed in artwork
• How can content be interpreted in art?

  By examining the subject and form
• What factors influence different interpretations of art content?

  Familiarity, background knowledge, and experiences
• What can enhance the interpretation of art content?

  Researching the artist's life and culture
• What is factual meaning in art?

  The literal meaning easily recognized
• What is conventional meaning in art?

  Meaning agreed upon by a culture or group
• What is subjective meaning in art?

  Meaning based on personal views and feelings
• What influences an individual's perception of art?

  Knowledge, experiences, and personal values