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    This document discusses the difference between subject matter and theme in artworks. Subject matter refers to the literal or superficial topic depicted, while theme represents the broader concept or idea presented on a deeper level through symbolic elements. Symbols, allegory, and intersecting themes are also addressed. Specific themes mentioned include heroism, identity, ecology, power, gender, and spirituality. The document provides examples of analyzing the subject matter and themes in artworks like paintings or monuments.

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    This document discusses the difference between subject matter and theme in artworks. Subject matter refers to the literal or superficial topic depicted, while theme represents the broader concept or idea presented on a deeper level through symbolic elements. Symbols, allegory, and intersecting themes are also addressed. Specific themes mentioned include heroism, identity, ecology, power, gender, and spirituality. The document provides examples of analyzing the subject matter and themes in artworks like paintings or monuments.

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    The key takeaways are about identifying themes and subject matter in artworks and understanding how they relate to the medium and time period.

    Subject matter is the literal topic depicted, while theme is the broader conceptual topic or philosophy presented.

    Some examples of intersecting themes are heroism and identity, heroism and ecology, and spirituality, ecology and everyday life.

    Themes and Subject

    Matter
    LESSON 9
    Objectives: At the end of this lesson,
    you are expected to:

    • identify a range of themes and subject matter rendered in the various art
    forms;
    • understand the meaning of artworks by linking the medium and expressive
    elements with their subject matter and themes ; and
    • Interpret themes and subject matter by situating the works in particular
    periods and social milieu as indicated by texts, symbols, and allusions or
    references.
    What is the difference between
    subject matter and theme?

    Subject Matter – the literal topic depicted in a work,


    perceptible and identifiable as is by superficial judgement.

    Theme – the broad topic or philosophy presented on the


    conceptual level, codified into the elements of the artwork; thus, the
    theme is not immediately perceptible. If there are multiple meanings
    intended by the artist, the theme is the unifying thought.
    Symbolism – the use of a thing to represent something
    lese, such as an image or form representing an abstract
    concept.

    Allegory – a term that originates as a figure of speech in


    literature; a complete narrative that involves sets of
    symbols (such as characters) that stands for aspects of – or
    is in accordance with – a larger symbolic theme.
    Power – in this context, refers to societal constructs for
    forces that are – or could potentially be – dominant and
    exert influence over the life and being of other individual.

    Gender –as opposed to the biological conditions defining


    sex, gender is a construct revolving around the cultural
    meanings practices, and typical roles for sex categories
    from the biological sex of an individual.
    Ecology – the field of study that focuses on the
    relationship of organisms with their environment, how these
    affect and interact with each other.

    Identity – delineation on the unique qualities or condition


    of an individual, being, or entity that distinguishes and
    separates it from others.
    Heroism – t.

    Spirituality – d.
    Heroism and Identity

    Ecology – the field of study that focuses on the


    relationship of organisms with their environment, how these
    affect and interact with each other.

    Identity – delineation on the unique qualities or condition


    of an individual, being, or entity that distinguishes and
    separates it from others.
    Themes can also intersect since a single artwork
    can encompass and resonate with several themes.

     Heroism and Identity


     Heroism and Ecology
     Spirituality, Ecology and Everyday Life
    Identify the Subject Matter and Themes
    of the following:

    Carrying of the Cross Pieta Dr. Jose P. Rizal’s Monument

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