fine arts
Subject
Subject Source: Art & Architecture Thesaurus
Scope Note: Physical objects that are that are meant to be perceived primarily through the sense of sight, are of high quality, requiring refined skill in creation, and typically using the media of painting, drawing, or sculpture. It may also refer to architecture and design. Although there is overlap, fine art is generally distinguished from other art forms based on the media, extent of skill, and the level of formal training required. It is distinct from "decorative arts" in that the fine arts are art in which the aesthetic or intellectual expression is more prominent than the utilitarian purpose. It is distinct from "crafts," which are handiworks of media such as ceramics, glass, needlework, or any medium other than painting, drawing, sculpture, or architecture. It is also distinct from "commercial art," which is created to serve commerce such as in advertisements or illustration. On the other hand, the term "fine arts" may be used in a broader sense, to include the arts of poetry, music, and filmmaking.
Found in 2 Collections and/or Records:
Roger Hull Research Files on Pacific Northwest Artists
Collection
Identifier: WUA065
Overview
This collection consists of materials gathered by Roger Hull while researching and writing about Pacific Northwest artists. Represented artists include: Helen Plummer Gatch, Carl Hall, and Charles Heaney among many others. These materials include correspondence, photographs, original artwork, and manuscripts.
Dates:
1882-2013; Majority of material found within 1940-2013
Edith Price Walford papers
Collection
Identifier: WUA055
Overview
The Edith Price Walford papers contain artwork, art supplies, and ephemera produced by Walford during her life.
Dates:
1936-1960