Types of Art - JSS1 Cultural and Creative Art Lesson Note

Art can be classified into various types based on mediums, styles, and purposes. Some common types of art include:

Visual Arts: Includes painting, drawing, sculpture, photography, and printmaking.

Performing Arts: Encompasses dance, theater, music, and opera, involving live performances.

Literary Arts: Includes poetry, prose, novels, and plays, expressed through written or spoken words.

Decorative Arts: Involves crafts such as pottery, textile art, ceramics, and glasswork, focusing on functionality and aesthetics.

Applied Arts: Includes design disciplines like graphic design, industrial design, fashion design, and architecture, emphasizing practical applications.

Digital Arts: Involves artworks created using digital technologies such as computer-generated imagery (CGI), digital painting, and multimedia installations.