Art Terminology

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Subject matter

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The topic dealt with or the subject represented in a work of art.

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Non-objective art

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Any artwork that contains no recognizable subject matter.

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Representational art

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Art that represents people, places, and things.

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Abstract art

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Art that moves away from realistic depiction in some way.

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Landscapes

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Works that portray an outdoor scene.

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Portraits

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Works that represent a person, often depicting only the head and shoulders.

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Still lifes

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Works that represent inanimate objects.

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Literal qualities

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The realistic presentation of subject matter found in the work.

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Imitationalism

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The aesthetic theory that looks for the realistic presentation of subject matter.

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Types of colors and color schemes in artworks

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Intense, tints and shades, primary colors, secondary colors, complementary colors, neutral colors, analogous colors, color triads, warm colors / cool colors, monochromatic colors.