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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 3 Collections and/or Records:

John Thayer Casey papers

 Collection
Identifier: WUA085
Overview

The John Thayer Casey papers include correspondence with other influential northwest artists, course planning materials photographs of artworks, and business papers from Casey's professional career spanning 1962-2009.

Dates: 1957-2013
Found in: Willamette University Archives and Special Collections / John Thayer Casey papers

Jack Eyerly collection on Pacific Northwest Art

 Collection
Identifier: WUA097
Overview

The Jack Eyerly collection consists of seven decades of notes, correspondence, artists’ papers, gallery showcards, posters, artworks, sketchbooks, and other assorted pieces of historical material exchanged between Eyerly and artists from across the Northwest and beyond. Over 200 artists are represented in the collection.

Dates: 1903-2014; Majority of material found within 1951-2014
Found in: Willamette University Archives and Special Collections / Jack Eyerly collection on Pacific Northwest Art

Bill Rhoades Northwest Art Archive

 Collection
Identifier: WUA062
Overview

The Bill Rhoades Northwest Art Archive is a representation of Northwest artists and their work ranging from 1940 to 2013. The Archive consists of correspondence, interviews, printed material, and photographs that Bill Rhoades has collected about Northwest artists.

Dates: 1940-2016; Majority of material found within 1960-2016
Found in: Willamette University Archives and Special Collections / Bill Rhoades Northwest Art Archive

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