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SUBJECT
MATTER
SUBJECT MATTER
The type of image displayed in an artwork.
These images are easily identified by the viewer.
There are 5 types of subject matter
PORTRAIT
A drawing, painting, or sculpture of a person
Mona Lisathe world’smost famousportrait!
Young MotherbyMary Cassatt
LANDSCAPE
A drawing or painting of an outdoor scene.
(mountains, trees, outdoor scenery)
STILL LIFE
A drawing or painting of objects -such as objects that can sit on a table top.
Abstract Abstract
Distorted or exaggerated Distorted or exaggerated representations of people places or representations of people places or things.things.
Non-objectiveNon-objective
Art compositions that only uses the Art compositions that only uses the elements of art and principles of elements of art and principles of design. design.
Think of “No Objects”. Think of “No Objects”.
QUICKIE QUIZ
Number 1 – 5 on back of handout
Write the type of subject matter
Young MotherbyMary Cassatt
