Types or Categories of Artists

a. Visual arts
*Graphic artists: painter (such as portraitist, cubist,
impressionist), photographer, designer
*Plastic arts artists: architect, sculptor, wood
carver, landscapist
b. Auditory artist: musician, novelist, poet, lyricist,
playwright. Composer, instrumentalist, dramatist
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c. Performing arts: opera singer (tenor, soprano,

prima ballerina, prima donna), danseuse or
danseur
d. Popular arts: TV director, journalists, columnist,
radio announcer, actress, actor, comedian
e. Gustatory or Culinary arts: chef, culinary expert
f. Decorative arts: make-up artists, manicurists,
potter,
hairdresser, fashion designer
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Meaning of subject in art

-Subject is the literal meaning of an

artwork. Subject refers to the most
recognizable object in the picture. It is
the centerpiece in a work of art.
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Different subjects in different kinds of painting
1. Still life – collection of inanimate objects (fruits,
flowers, fish, dishes) arranged in a special way
2. Landscape – natural scenery such mountain, cliffs,
rivers, etc.
3. Nature – focused view or interpretations of
specific natural elements
4. Genre painting – everyday life activities of
ordinary or common people
Amorsolo’s Planting Rice- Subject: Common people/
everyday life activities – genre painting
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4. Portraiture – image of a particular person, animal
or group
5. Abstract – a non-representational work of art
Different subjects in art and sample artworks
1. Common people: Amorsolo’s Sunday Morning
Going to Church-painting
2. Religious or biblical characters: Michelangelo’s
Moses or David-sculpture
3. Biblical events: Da Vinci’s The Last Supper
4. Historical events: Leo Tolstoy’s War and
Peace-novel
Sigaw ng Pugad Lawin; Edwardo Castrillo; Bonifacio Park
grounds, Manila City Hall; Subject: a historical event
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5. Mythological figures: Sandro Botticelli’s The Birth
of Venus
6. Superheroes: Superman –a film/movie
7. Historical characters: Shakespeare’s Julius
Ceasar-historical drama
8. Nature: Vincent Van Gogh’s The
Sunflowers-painting
9. Animals: Disney’s Mickey Mouse-film/movie
The Birth of Venus; Sandro Botticelli; 1480; tempera on canvas;
Galleria degli U&ffizi, Florence; Subject: mythological characters
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10. Idea: grace- Constantin Brancusi’s Bird in
Space-sculpture
11. Famous Place: Monet’s Boulevard des Capucines,
Paris-painting
12. Famous personality: Andre Derain’s Portrait of
Henri Matisse-painting
13. Famous structure: Andre Derain’s Black Friar’s
Bridge, London-painting