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The '''visual arts''' are a class of [[art]] forms that are primarily visual in nature. These include, but are not limited to, [[drawing]], [[painting]], [[sculpture]] and [[photography]]. An [[artwork]] which is primarily visual in nature is called a work of '''visual art'''. | The '''visual arts''' are a class of [[art]] forms that are primarily visual in nature. These include, but are not limited to, [[drawing]], [[painting]], [[sculpture]] and [[photography]]. An [[artwork]] which is primarily visual in nature is called a work of '''visual art'''. | ||
The visual arts are distinguished from the [[performing art]]s, | The visual arts are distinguished from the [[performing art]]s, language arts, and other classes. It should be noted, however, that the definition is not strict, and many artistic disciplines involve aspects of the visual arts as well as other types. | ||
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== Common types of visual art == | == Common types of visual art == | ||
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* [http://www.artlex.com/ ArtLex] - an online dictionary of visual art terms | * [http://www.artlex.com/ ArtLex] - an online dictionary of visual art terms | ||
Latest revision as of 18:22, 30 September 2024
The visual arts are a class of art forms that are primarily visual in nature. These include, but are not limited to, drawing, painting, sculpture and photography. An artwork which is primarily visual in nature is called a work of visual art.
The visual arts are distinguished from the performing arts, language arts, and other classes. It should be noted, however, that the definition is not strict, and many artistic disciplines involve aspects of the visual arts as well as other types.
Common types of visual art
See also
- More information is available at [ Wikipedia:Visual arts ]
External links
- ArtLex - an online dictionary of visual art terms
- Art History Timeline by the Metropolitan Museum of Art
- Tenability of the Distinction Between Arts and Crafts - an essay (PDF)
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