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:
Eunice Parsons papers
Collection — Box R01
Identifier: WUA100
Overview
The Eunice Parsons papers consist of artworks, professional papers, letters, Christmas cards, photographs, and other material related to her life from 1931 to 2016.
Dates:
1931-2016
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