Art App

• Assemblage


  A form of three-dimensional art created from everyday objects, usually found objects
• Assemblage


  • Emerged in the United States during the 1950s and 1960s
  • Associated with artists like Robert Rauschenberg and Jasper Johns
• Collage


  A composition of a variety of assorted materials, typically paper clippings, photographs, pieces of graphic or digital material
• Conceptual Art


  Gives priority to an idea or concept, where the physical execution of the work is secondary to the idea
• Conceptual Art


  • Challenges the tradition of a work being a crafted unique object
  • Can be used as a vehicle for socio-political comment
• Installation


  A newly developed practice in contemporary art, which involves the transformation or activation of a space such as a room or gallery
• Happenings


  A form of avant-garde art and a type of creative expression closely related to performance art, which emphasises the concepts of conceptual art
• Performance Art


  A totally live theatrical often taking unusual forms of expression and endurance not typically associated with traditional art forms
• Photography


  Artistic photography that does not have a universally agreed upon definition, but refers to an imprecise range of photographs in accordance with the vision of the photographer
• Video Art


  A form of contemporary art and a medium of expression, which can also be a stand-alone art form
• Animation Art


  The visual art of making moving pictures from a series of drawings
• Land Art


  Also known as Earthworks or Earth Art, emerged in America during the 1960s where sculptors and painters intervened in the landscape to create thought-provoking constructions
• Graffiti


  A critical contemporary art movement, also called "Street Art", "Spraycan Art", "Subway Art" or "Aerosol Art", involving imagery applied by paint or other means to buildings, public transport or other property
• Applied Art


  The practical application of design and decoration to everyday and essential objects in order to make them more aesthetically pleasing
• Fashion Design


  The art of applying design and aesthetic beauty to clothing and accessories, influenced by and reflecting societal trends and changes over time
• Interior Design


  The art and science of enhancing the interior of a building to achieve a healthier and more aesthetically pleasing environment for the people using the space
• Body Art


  A type of contemporary art where the artist's own body becomes the medium or artwork
• Art Functions


  • Motivated (Purposeful)
  • Non-Motivated (Functional)
• Motivated (Purposeful) Art


  • Architecture
  • Painting
  • Sculpture
• Non-Motivated (Functional) Art


  • Painting
  • Sculpture
  • Literature, Music and Theatre
• Physical Art


  Works of art that are created to perform some service or have physical actions
• Physical Art


  • Chains
  • Spoons
• Factual Meaning


  The most rudimentary level of meaning, extracted from the identifiable or recognizable forms in the artwork
• Conventional Meaning


  Pertains to the acknowledged interpretation of the artwork using motifs, signs, and symbols, established through time, strengthened by recurrent use and wide acceptance by its audience who study them
• Subjective Meaning


  A particular work of art that is consulted and read meanings that came from the viewers or audience's circumstances and experiences, meanings may not be singular, rather, there are multiple and varied
• Artist


  A person who performs any of the creative arts, capturing all forms of art, the object has no functional value
• Artisans


  A skilled worker who makes things by hand, including various objects ranging from jewelry to furniture, able to produce something that has a functional value
• Characteristics of Artist


  • Artistic Value - the object has a clear artistic value
  • Object - the object has a lot of aesthetic value and is appreciated for this quality as it pleases the individual
• Characteristics of Artisans


  • Artistic Value - the object has an artistic value
  • Object - the object though utilitarian has certain aesthetic attributes to it
• Managers


  Oversee the business and administrative aspects of an artist's career. They may handle contracts, negotiations, marketing, and promotion, allowing artists to focus on their creative process.
• Curators


  Responsible for selecting, organizing, and presenting artworks in exhibitions or collections. They research and interpret artworks, curate exhibitions based on specific themes or concepts, and collaborate with artists, collectors, and institutions to showcase art in meaningful ways.
• Buyers


  Individuals or organizations who purchase artworks. They can be private collectors, art enthusiasts, or institutions such as museums or galleries. Buyers play a crucial role in supporting artists and the art market by acquiring and appreciating artworks.
• Collectors


  Individuals who acquire and accumulate artworks as a hobby or passion. They often support artists by acquiring their works and contributing to their recognition and value.
• Art dealers


  Professionals who facilitate the buying and selling of artworks, and they may own galleries or work independently, representing artists, promoting their works, and facilitating sales transactions.
• Artists rely on curators to contextualize their work and managers to navigate the market

  Curators depend on artists to create meaningful and impactful artworks. Managers work closely with galleries, dealers, and collectors to promote artists and facilitate sales. Gallery owners and dealers provide the platform for artists' exposure and sales, collaborating with curators to present compelling exhibitions.
• Medium


  Denotes the means by which an artist communicates his idea. Medium refers to the materials that are used to create a work of art.
• Technique


  Refers to the specific skills, methods, or processes employed by artists to manipulate their chosen medium effectively. It involves the mastery of technical skills such as brushwork, composition, perspective, shading, or musical notation. It is the manner in which the artist controls his medium to achieve the desired effect.
• Approach


  Refers to the artist's overall creative methodology or mindset. It encompasses their artistic vision, conceptual framework, and intention behind their work. Artists may adopt different approaches, such as realism, abstraction, conceptualism, expressionism, or impressionism, to convey their ideas and engage with the audience.
• Classification of art


  • Visual art
  • Auditory art
  • Combined art
  • Performance art
• Visual art


  Those that can be seen and observed and occupy space which includes the two-dimensional arts like painting, drawing, printmaking and photography and the three-dimensional arts such as sculpture, architecture, interior design and landscaping.