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