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Art Principles and History

Form and Style

What is the subject of a work of art?

The subject is what a particular work of art represents. Recognizing the subject of a work of art is a good first step in understanding what meaning the piece might be communicating. Not all works of art have a subject. For example, an abstract sculpture might not be representational, but that does not mean the sculpture expresses no meaning.



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