Visual Arts

Level 1: Visual Arts (Base Level)

• Definition and Overview

  • What are visual arts?

  • Importance of visual arts in culture and society.

Level 2: Major Categories of Visual Arts

• Art History

  • Overview of art movements (e.g., Renaissance, Baroque, Modernism)

  • Key historical contexts influencing art (politics, culture, technology)

• Painting

  • Techniques (oil, acrylic, watercolor, etc.)

  • Styles (abstract, realism, impressionism, etc.)

  • Famous artists (Van Gogh, Picasso, Monet, etc.)

• Sculpture

  • Materials (stone, metal, wood, etc.)

  • Techniques (carving, modeling, casting, etc.)

  • Notable sculptors (Michelangelo, Rodin, Calder, etc.)

• Digital Art

  • Definition and mediums (digital painting, 3D modeling, etc.)

  • Tools and software (Adobe Photoshop, Blender, etc.)

  • Contemporary digital artists and trends

• Photography

  • Types (portrait, landscape, documentary, etc.)

  • Techniques (composition, lighting, editing)

  • Influential photographers (Ansel Adams, Dorothea Lange, Cindy Sherman)

Level 3: Subtopics and Specializations

• Art History

  • Detailed analysis of specific movements (e.g., Impressionism)

  • Influence of art on societal changes

  • Notable art critics and historians

• Painting

  • Exploration of different painting styles and their evolution

  • Examination of color theory and composition

  • Techniques for specific painting styles (e.g., impasto, glazing)

• Sculpture

  • Study of specific sculpture movements (e.g., Baroque, Contemporary)

  • Examination of public art and its impact

  • Analysis of major sculptures and their cultural significance

• Digital Art

  • Discussion on the impact of technology on art creation

  • Exploration of virtual reality (VR) and augmented reality (AR) in art

  • Analysis of digital art exhibitions and marketplaces

• Photography

  • Study of the evolution of photographic technology (film to digital)

  • Examination of photography ethics and representation

  • Analysis of photography in social movements and documentation

Level 4: Application and Critical Analysis (Top Level)

• Art Criticism and Theory

  • Understanding different approaches to art criticism (formalism, contextualism)

  • Analysis of art in relation to social and political issues

  • The role of the viewer in interpreting art

• Creative Practice

  • Techniques for creating original works in painting, sculpture, and digital art

  • Exploration of interdisciplinary approaches (combining visual arts with other forms)

  • Development of a personal artistic style and portfolio