Art subject
This field reflects the overarching motifs depicted in an artwork. Only select the terms that a motivated buyer would use to locate a product like yours.
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Definition |
Example |
Abstract |
Artwork depicting representations of people, scenes, animals, and/or objects that may deviate from realistic interpretations by using various shapes, forms, or lines |
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Animals |
Artwork of animals depicted in a stylized or realistic manner. |
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Architecture |
Artwork depicting a building, dwelling, or structural component. |
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Botanic |
Artwork depicting plants, flowers, or any related horticultural species. |
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Cityscape |
Artwork depicting an urban landscape or collective of architectural dwellings, skyline, or scene of a town, village, or city. |
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Fashion |
Artwork depicting clothing or costume design/construction. Typically represented on a model; may represent past or current clothing trends. |
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Figure |
Artwork depicting the human body or group of people in a given setting; realistic depictions are best for this tag (shapeless figures should go under abstract). |
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Geometric |
Artwork depicting hard edges, shapes, lines, forms or patterns with sharp configurations. |
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Graffiti |
Visual art (also called “Street Art”) with words, phrases, or forms usually spray-painted onto public buildings or spaces. |
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Interiors |
Artwork depicting the interior space, room, or area of a home, building, or dwelling. The focus of the piece will be furniture, decorative objects, or architectural elements. People may or may not be present. |
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Landscape |
Artwork where the main subject is nature (Land, Mountains, Rivers, Forests); Depictions may be stylized or realistic. |
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Music |
Artwork depicting instruments and/or musicians; includes sheet music or other musical-related ephemera. |
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Mythology |
Artwork depicting scenes or figures from religious or cultural myths. |
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Nude |
Artwork depicting the human body naked or semi-clothed. |
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Patterns |
Artwork with a repeated decorative design. |
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Pop Culture |
Artwork depicting consumerist culture; Including popular/recognizable celebrities or public figures, brands, products, etc. |
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Portrait |
Artwork depicting a specific person or group of people seated or standing still (figures are usually related; eg. a family portrait). |
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Seascape |
Artwork whose main subject is the ocean; may include shorelines, boats, harbors, maritime or beach scenes, coastal areas, or an event or scene on a body of water. |
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Sport |
Artwork depicting athletic scenes, leisurely and country pursuits, athletes in “action” scenes; as well as athletic equipment or environment where a given sport is played (basketball court, putting green, ski slope, etc) |
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Still Life |
Artwork depicting the arrangement of a single item or group of objects on a table or surface; Including glasses, bowls, bottles, books, floral bouquets, fruit, food, etc. |
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Text |
Artwork that incorporates letters, words, phrases, or a combination thereof. |
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Other |
Artwork that does not fit into one of the above categories; Usually minimalist, or lacking forms that are otherwise “geometric” or “abstract” |
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Frame type
If a listing is categorized under Paintings, Drawings, Posters, Collage, or one of the Prints categories, you will be prompted to specify whether or not the item includes a frame with purchase.
Your selection in this field will be displayed on your listing’s product page, in the details section;
A note on dimensions: the measurements field should reflect the framed artwork. Note the size of the unframed artwork in your listing’s description, if applicable.
Pro Tip: If included, the frame should also be shown in your listing’s images.
Bonus Pro Tip: If your piece is unframed and can be shipped rolled, in a tube, use the tube measurements in the shipping dimensions, to reflect a lower shipping cost.