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:
Robert Bibler and Carol Hausser papers
Collection
Identifier: WUA117
Overview
The Bibler-Hausser collection contains art career documentation, newspaper articles, photographs, sketchbooks, sketches and drawings, mail art, digital files, promotional fliers, brochures and correspondence. The collection includes a digital portfolio of high-resolution images depicting all major artworks produced by each artist, accompanied by a comprehensive studio production inventory with a descriptive page for each artwork, a resume, a biography, exhibition reviews, and an artist’s...
Dates:
1972-2024
Jim Mattingly Mural Project records
Collection
Identifier: WUA088
Overview
The Jim Mattingly Mural Project records contain correspondence, newspaper clippings, and photos from the artist regarding the original painting of the mural in 1984 as well as the restoration project in 2013.
Dates:
1984, 2012-2014, 2018