Information model for the Visual Arts

IRI:
http://visualartsdna.org/model/
Version IRI:
http://visualartsdna.org/model/2.1
Date :
24/06/2025
Current version :
2.1
Authors :
http://visualartsdna.org
Contributors :
http://visualartsdna.org
Publisher :
http://visualartsdna.org
Other visualisation :
Ontology source - WebVowl

Abstract

A proposed creative-process domain ontology for the visual arts

Table of Content

  1. Classes
  2. Object Properties
  3. Data Properties
  4. Named Individuals
  5. Annotation Properties
  6. Namespace Declarations

Classes

Abstractc back to ToC or Class ToC

IRI: http://visualartsdna.org/model/Abstract

Art that does not attempt to represent external reality, but instead uses shapes, colors, forms, and gestural marks to achieve its effect.
has super-classes
Art typesc

Acrylicc back to ToC or Class ToC

IRI: http://visualartsdna.org/model/Acrylic

A synthetic paint medium consisting of pigment suspended in acrylic polymer emulsion, known for its versatility, fast drying time, and durability.
has super-classes
Paintingc

Aestheticsc back to ToC or Class ToC

IRI: http://visualartsdna.org/model/Aesthetics

is defined by
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Aesthetics
The branch of philosophy concerned with the nature and appreciation of beauty, art, and taste.
has super-classes
Artc

Artc back to ToC or Class ToC

IRI: http://visualartsdna.org/model/Art

is defined by
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Art
The expression or application of human creative skill and imagination, typically in a visual form such as painting or sculpture, producing works to be appreciated primarily for their beauty or emotional power.
has super-classes
conceptc
has sub-classes
Aestheticsc, Art historyc, Art marketc, Role of the person in the artsc, Visual Artsc
is in domain of
artistop, has NFTop, mediaop

Art agentc back to ToC or Class ToC

IRI: http://visualartsdna.org/model/ArtAgent

is defined by
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Art_agent
A professional who represents artists, promoting their work and managing sales and exhibitions.
has super-classes
Role of the person in the artsc

Art collectionc back to ToC or Class ToC

IRI: http://visualartsdna.org/model/ArtCollection

is defined by
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Collection_(museum)
A gathering of artworks, typically acquired over time by an individual, institution, or corporation, based on shared themes, artists, or periods.
has super-classes
Artwork collectionc
is in range of
has collectionop

Art collectionc back to ToC or Class ToC

IRI: http://visualartsdna.org/model/ArtPrivateCollection

is defined by
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Private_collection
Wikipedia redirects to museum collection
has super-classes
Artwork collectionc

Art collectorc back to ToC or Class ToC

IRI: http://visualartsdna.org/model/ArtCollector

is defined by
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Private_collection
An individual or entity that acquires artworks for personal enjoyment, investment, or preservation.
has super-classes
Role of the person in the artsc

Art criticc back to ToC or Class ToC

IRI: http://visualartsdna.org/model/ArtCritic

A person who analyzes, interprets, and evaluates art, often publishing their opinions in newspapers, magazines, or online platforms.
has super-classes
Art expertc

Art criticismc back to ToC or Class ToC

IRI: http://visualartsdna.org/model/ArtCriticism

The practice of analyzing, interpreting, and evaluating art, involving description, interpretation, evaluation, and contextualization.
has super-classes
Art historyc

Art elementsc back to ToC or Class ToC

IRI: http://visualartsdna.org/model/ArtElements

The fundamental visual components of an artwork, including line, shape, color, value, texture, form, and space.
has super-classes
Vocabularyc
has sub-classes
Colorc, Formc, Linec, Pattern elementc, Shapec, Spacec, Texturec, Valuec
is in range of
has elementop

Art exhibitionc back to ToC or Class ToC

IRI: http://visualartsdna.org/model/ArtExhibition

is defined by
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Art_exhibition
A public display of artworks, usually organized around a specific theme, artist, or period.
has super-classes
Artwork collectionc
has sub-classes
Retrospective exhibitc

Art expertc back to ToC or Class ToC

IRI: http://visualartsdna.org/model/ArtExpert

An individual with extensive knowledge and authority in a particular area of art history, theory, or practice.
has super-classes
Role of the person in the artsc
has sub-classes
Art criticc, Art historianc, Curatorc

Art galleryc back to ToC or Class ToC

IRI: http://visualartsdna.org/model/ArtGallery

A commercial space where artworks are exhibited and offered for sale.
has super-classes
Art marketc

Art historianc back to ToC or Class ToC

IRI: http://visualartsdna.org/model/ArtHistorian

A scholar who studies the history of art, analyzing artworks within their cultural, social, and historical contexts.
has super-classes
Art expertc

Art historyc back to ToC or Class ToC

IRI: http://visualartsdna.org/model/ArtHistory

The academic study of the development of art from its origins to the present day, considering styles, movements, artists, and cultural influences.
has super-classes
Artc
has sub-classes
Art criticismc, Art movementc, Art typesc, visual imageryc

Art marketc back to ToC or Class ToC

IRI: http://visualartsdna.org/model/ArtMarket

is defined by
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Art_market
The economic system surrounding the buying and selling of artworks.
has super-classes
Artc
has sub-classes
Art galleryc, NFTMarketc, Online storec

Art materialc back to ToC or Class ToC

IRI: http://visualartsdna.org/model/ArtMaterial

The physical substances used to create art, such as paints, canvas, clay, and pigments.
has super-classes
Processc
has sub-classes
Drawing materialc, Imagec, Implementc, Painting materialc, Printing materialc, Sculpture materialc, Surfacec
is in range of
has materialop

Art movementc back to ToC or Class ToC

IRI: http://visualartsdna.org/model/ArtMovement

A tendency or style in art involving a group of artists with shared aims or ideals, often occurring within a specific historical period.
has super-classes
Art historyc
has sub-classes
School of Artc, Trendc

Art principlesc back to ToC or Class ToC

IRI: http://visualartsdna.org/model/ArtPrinciples

The guidelines that artists use to organize the elements of art in a composition, including balance, contrast, emphasis, pattern, rhythm, unity, and variety.
has super-classes
Vocabularyc
has sub-classes
Balancec, Contrastc, Emphasisc, Movementc, Pattern principlec, Rhythmc, Unity-Varietyc
is in range of
has principleop

Art Seriesc back to ToC or Class ToC

IRI: http://visualartsdna.org/model/ArtSeries

has super-classes
Artwork collectionc
is same as
Seriesc
is also defined as
named individual

Art typesc back to ToC or Class ToC

IRI: http://visualartsdna.org/model/ArtTypes

has super-classes
Art historyc
has sub-classes
Abstractc, Non objectivec, Representationalc

Artist in any art formc back to ToC or Class ToC

IRI: http://visualartsdna.org/model/Artist

An individual who creates or practices any of the arts, including visual arts, performing arts, and literary arts.
has super-classes
Role of the person in the artsc
has sub-classes
Artist of the visual artsc
is in domain of
has collectionop, pseudonym forop
is in range of
pseudonym forop

Artist of the visual artsc back to ToC or Class ToC

IRI: http://visualartsdna.org/model/VisualArtist

An individual who creates or practices any of the visual art forms.
has super-classes
Artist in any art formc
has sub-classes
Digital artistc, Painterc, Printmakerc, Sculptorc
is in domain of
collaborates withop, has assistantop
is in range of
artistop, collaborates withop, has assistantop

Artist's profilec back to ToC or Class ToC

IRI: http://visualartsdna.org/model/ArtistProfile

A biographical summary and overview of an artist's work, often used for promotional purposes.
has super-classes
Processc
is in range of
has artist profileop

Artwork collectionc back to ToC or Class ToC

IRI: http://visualartsdna.org/model/ArtworkCollection

is defined by
https://www.britannica.com/art/art-collection
A synonym for 'art collection,' referring to a gathered body of art.
has super-classes
collectionc
has sub-classes
Art Seriesc, Art collectionc, Art collectionc, Art exhibitionc, Catalogc, Oeuvrec, Portfolioc, Seriesc, editionc

Assembledc back to ToC or Class ToC

IRI: http://visualartsdna.org/model/Assembled

A sculptural technique involving the joining of various materials or found objects to create a three-dimensional work.
has super-classes
Sculpturec

Balancec back to ToC or Class ToC

IRI: http://visualartsdna.org/model/Balance

A principle of design referring to the distribution of visual weight in an artwork, creating a sense of stability.
has super-classes
Art principlesc

Binderc back to ToC or Class ToC

IRI: http://visualartsdna.org/model/Binder

In painting, the liquid medium in which pigment is suspended, allowing it to be applied to a surface (e.g., oil, acrylic emulsion).
has super-classes
Painting materialc
has sub-classes
Drying oilc
has members
Egg yolkni

Bio artc back to ToC or Class ToC

IRI: http://visualartsdna.org/model/BioArt

is defined by
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/BioArt
An art form that uses living organisms and biological processes as its medium.
has super-classes
Bio artc

Bio artc back to ToC or Class ToC

IRI: http://visualartsdna.org/model/SciArt

is defined by
https://www.emergingcreativesofscience.com/post/what-is-sciart
has super-classes
Visual art formsc
has sub-classes
Bio artc

Blender Compositionc back to ToC or Class ToC

IRI: http://visualartsdna.org/model/BlenderComposition

is defined by
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Blender_(software)
A composition created with the Blender digital gaphics software.
has super-classes
Software artc

Carvedc back to ToC or Class ToC

IRI: http://visualartsdna.org/model/Carved

A subtractive sculptural process where material is removed from a block or mass to create a form.
has super-classes
Sculpturec

Castc back to ToC or Class ToC

IRI: http://visualartsdna.org/model/Cast

A sculptural process where molten material (e.g., metal, plaster) is poured into a mold and allowed to solidify.
has super-classes
Sculpturec

Catalogc back to ToC or Class ToC

IRI: http://visualartsdna.org/model/Catalog

a publication listing artworks in an exhibition or collection, often including details like artist, title, date, medium, size, and sometimes essays or images.
has super-classes
Artwork collectionc

Chalkc back to ToC or Class ToC

IRI: http://visualartsdna.org/model/Chalk

A soft, porous sedimentary carbonate rock, typically white, used as a drawing material.
has super-classes
Drawingc

Colorc back to ToC or Class ToC

IRI: http://visualartsdna.org/model/Color

The visual sensation produced in the eye by light waves of different wavelengths, possessing hue, saturation, and value.
has super-classes
Art elementsc

Compositionc back to ToC or Class ToC

IRI: http://visualartsdna.org/model/Composition

is defined by
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Composition_(visual_arts)
The arrangement and organization of visual elements within an artwork.
has super-classes
Vocabularyc
is in range of
has compositionop

Computer animationc back to ToC or Class ToC

IRI: http://visualartsdna.org/model/ComputerAnimation

The art of creating moving images using computer software.
has super-classes
New mediac

Computer artc back to ToC or Class ToC

IRI: http://visualartsdna.org/model/ComputerArt

is defined by
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Computer_art
Art created using computer technology, encompassing various forms like digital painting, generative art, and interactive installations.
has super-classes
Mediumc
has sub-classes
Software artc

Computer graphicsc back to ToC or Class ToC

IRI: http://visualartsdna.org/model/ComputerGraphics

Visual content created using computers, including images, charts, and diagrams.
has super-classes
New mediac

Computer renditionc back to ToC or Class ToC

IRI: http://visualartsdna.org/model/ComputerRendition

is defined by
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Rendering_(computer_graphics)
A digital interpretation or representation of an image or artwork.
has super-classes
Renditionc

Contrastc back to ToC or Class ToC

IRI: http://visualartsdna.org/model/Contrast

The juxtaposition of different elements in an artwork, such as light and dark, large and small, or rough and smooth, to create visual interest and emphasis.
has super-classes
Art principlesc

Crayonc back to ToC or Class ToC

IRI: http://visualartsdna.org/model/Crayon

A stick of colored wax, charcoal, chalk, or other material used for drawing.
has super-classes
Drawingc

Creative workc back to ToC or Class ToC

IRI: http://visualartsdna.org/model/CreativeWork

Any original artistic or intellectual creation.
has super-classes
Visual Artsc
has sub-classes
Mediumc
is in domain of
op, Information model for the Visual Artsop, file formatdp, has Market Place NSop, has NFT Contract Addressop, has NFT URIop, has compositionop, has elementop, has materialop, has paintop, has perspectiveop, has principleop, has processop, has renditionop, has surfaceop, has techniqueop, inspired by workop, measurement systemop, statusop, work on siteop

Curatorc back to ToC or Class ToC

IRI: http://visualartsdna.org/model/ArtCurator

A person responsible for overseeing and interpreting a collection of artworks or artifacts in a museum or gallery, often involved in research, exhibition planning, and conservation.
has super-classes
Art expertc

Cyborg artc back to ToC or Class ToC

IRI: http://visualartsdna.org/model/CyborgArt

Art that explores the integration of technology and the human body.
has super-classes
New mediac

Digital artc back to ToC or Class ToC

IRI: http://visualartsdna.org/model/DigitalArt

An umbrella term for art created or presented using digital technology.
has super-classes
New mediac

Digital artistc back to ToC or Class ToC

IRI: http://visualartsdna.org/model/DigitalArtist

is defined by
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Digital_art
An artist who uses digital tools and software as their primary medium.
has super-classes
Artist of the visual artsc

Digital graphic imagec back to ToC or Class ToC

IRI: http://visualartsdna.org/model/DigitalGraphicImage

is defined by
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Digital_image
A visual representation created using digital tools and software.
has super-classes
Software artc

Digital languagec back to ToC or Class ToC

IRI: http://visualartsdna.org/model/DigitalLanguage

The systems of codes and symbols used in computer programming and digital communication, which can be manipulated to create art.
has super-classes
Vocabularyc
has sub-classes
Lsys rulesc

Drawingc back to ToC or Class ToC

IRI: http://visualartsdna.org/model/Drawing

a fundamental visual art form created by making marks on a surface, typically paper, using tools like pencils, charcoal, or ink, often emphasizing line, tone, and form.
has super-classes
Mediumc
has sub-classes
Chalkc, Crayonc, Inkc, Pastelc, Pencilc

Drawing materialc back to ToC or Class ToC

IRI: http://visualartsdna.org/model/DrawingMaterial

Any medium used to create drawings, such as pencils, charcoal, ink, and pastels.
has super-classes
Art materialc

Drying oilc back to ToC or Class ToC

IRI: http://visualartsdna.org/model/DryingOil

A vegetable oil (e.g., linseed, walnut, poppy seed) that hardens to a solid film through chemical reaction with air, used as a binder in oil paints.
has super-classes
Binderc
has members
Linseed oilni, Poppy seed oilni, Safflower oilni, Walnut oilni

editionc back to ToC or Class ToC

IRI: http://visualartsdna.org/model/Edition

has super-classes
Artwork collectionc

Egg temperac back to ToC or Class ToC

IRI: http://visualartsdna.org/model/EggTempera

A painting medium in which pigments are bound with egg yolk.
has super-classes
Paintingc

Emphasisc back to ToC or Class ToC

IRI: http://visualartsdna.org/model/Emphasis

A principle of design that creates a focal point in an artwork, drawing the viewer's eye to a particular area.
has super-classes
Art principlesc

Formc back to ToC or Class ToC

IRI: http://visualartsdna.org/model/Form

A three-dimensional object or the illusion of three-dimensionality in a two-dimensional artwork.
has super-classes
Art elementsc

Frescoc back to ToC or Class ToC

IRI: http://visualartsdna.org/model/Fresco

A painting technique in which pigments are applied to wet plaster, becoming chemically bound to the wall surface as it dries.
has super-classes
Paintingc

Generative Artc back to ToC or Class ToC

IRI: http://visualartsdna.org/model/GenerativeArt

art created using autonomous systems, often involving algorithms or computer code.
has super-classes
visual imageryc

Gesso panelc back to ToC or Class ToC

IRI: http://visualartsdna.org/model/GessoPanel

is defined by
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Gesso
A rigid support for painting made of a panel (e.g., wood or hardboard) coated with gesso, a white primer.
has super-classes
Surfacec

Hologramsc back to ToC or Class ToC

IRI: http://visualartsdna.org/model/Holograms

Three-dimensional images created by laser light interference patterns.
has super-classes
New sculpture formsc

Imagec back to ToC or Class ToC

IRI: http://visualartsdna.org/model/Image

is defined by
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Image
A visual representation of something, such as a photograph, painting, or drawing.
has super-classes
Art materialc
has sub-classes
Photographc

Implementc back to ToC or Class ToC

IRI: http://visualartsdna.org/model/Implement

is defined by
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tool
A tool or instrument used in the creation of art.
has super-classes
Art materialc
is in range of
with implementop

Inkc back to ToC or Class ToC

IRI: http://visualartsdna.org/model/Ink

A liquid pigment used for drawing, writing, and printing.
has super-classes
Drawingc

Installationc back to ToC or Class ToC

IRI: http://visualartsdna.org/model/Installation

is defined by
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Installation_art
An artistic genre of three-dimensional works that are often site-specific and designed to transform the perception of a space.
has super-classes
Visual art formsc

Intaglioc back to ToC or Class ToC

IRI: http://visualartsdna.org/model/Intaglio

A printmaking technique in which the image is incised into a surface (e.g., metal plate), and the recessed areas hold the ink.
has super-classes
Printmakingc

Interactive artc back to ToC or Class ToC

IRI: http://visualartsdna.org/model/InteractiveArt

An art form that involves the viewer actively participating in the experience of the artwork.
has super-classes
New mediac

Internet artc back to ToC or Class ToC

IRI: http://visualartsdna.org/model/InternetArt

Art that uses the internet as its medium or subject matter.
has super-classes
New mediac

JPGc back to ToC or Class ToC

IRI: http://visualartsdna.org/model/JPG

A common file format for digital images, known for its lossy compression.
has super-classes
Photographc
is in domain of
file pathdp

landscapec back to ToC or Class ToC

IRI: http://visualartsdna.org/model/Landscape

has super-classes
visual imageryc

Lindenmayer system imagec back to ToC or Class ToC

IRI: http://visualartsdna.org/model/LindenmayerSystemImage

is defined by
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/L-system
An image generated by a Lindenmayer system (L-system), a formal grammar that can produce complex patterns through iterative string rewriting.
has super-classes
Software artc

Linec back to ToC or Class ToC

IRI: http://visualartsdna.org/model/Line

A mark made on a surface by a moving point, having length and direction.
has super-classes
Art elementsc

Lithographc back to ToC or Class ToC

IRI: http://visualartsdna.org/model/Lithograph

A printmaking process based on the principle that oil and water do not mix, using a flat stone or metal plate on which the image is drawn with a greasy substance.
has super-classes
Printmakingc

Lsys rulesc back to ToC or Class ToC

IRI: http://visualartsdna.org/model/LsysRules

The set of production rules that define how the strings in a Lindenmayer system are rewritten at each iteration, determining the final image.
has super-classes
Digital languagec

Mediumc back to ToC or Class ToC

IRI: http://visualartsdna.org/model/Medium

is defined by
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_art_media
The material or technique with which an artist works (e.g., oil paint, sculpture, video).
has super-classes
Creative workc
has sub-classes
Computer artc, Drawingc, Paintingc, Printmakingc, Sculpturec
is in range of
mediaop

Mixed mediac back to ToC or Class ToC

IRI: http://visualartsdna.org/model/MixedMedia

is defined by
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mixed_media
Artwork that combines different artistic media and materials.
has super-classes
Visual art formsc

Mobile sculpturec back to ToC or Class ToC

IRI: http://visualartsdna.org/model/MobileSculpture

A type of kinetic sculpture consisting of suspended elements that move in response to air currents or motors.
has super-classes
New sculpture formsc

Moldedc back to ToC or Class ToC

IRI: http://visualartsdna.org/model/Molded

A sculptural process where pliable material is shaped in a form or matrix.
has super-classes
Sculpturec

Movementc back to ToC or Class ToC

IRI: http://visualartsdna.org/model/Movement

A principle of design that creates a sense of action or guides the viewer's eye through the artwork.
has super-classes
Art principlesc

New mediac back to ToC or Class ToC

IRI: http://visualartsdna.org/model/NewMedia

is defined by
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/New_media_art
Artworks created with digital technologies, including computer graphics, digital video, interactive installations, and virtual reality.
has super-classes
Visual art formsc
has sub-classes
Computer animationc, Computer graphicsc, Cyborg artc, Digital artc, Interactive artc, Internet artc, Printing3dc, Roboticsc, Video gamesc, Virtual artc

New sculpture formsc back to ToC or Class ToC

IRI: http://visualartsdna.org/model/NewSculptureForms

Contemporary approaches to sculpture that often incorporate new materials, technologies, and conceptual ideas, moving beyond traditional methods.
has super-classes
Sculpture Formsc
has sub-classes
Hologramsc, Mobile sculpturec, Virtual realityc

NFTc back to ToC or Class ToC

IRI: http://visualartsdna.org/model/NFT

A unique digital asset that represents ownership of a specific item or piece of content, often artworks, using blockchain technology.
has super-classes
NFTMarketc
is in domain of
has Etherscan NSop, has NFT token IDdp, has market placedp
is in range of
has NFTop

NFTBrokerc back to ToC or Class ToC

IRI: http://visualartsdna.org/model/NFTBroker

A platform or service that facilitates the buying and selling of NFTs.
has super-classes
NFTMarketc

NFTMarketc back to ToC or Class ToC

IRI: http://visualartsdna.org/model/NFTMarket

An online marketplace dedicated to the trading of non-fungible tokens.
has super-classes
Art marketc
has sub-classes
NFTc, NFTBrokerc

Non objectivec back to ToC or Class ToC

IRI: http://visualartsdna.org/model/NonObjective

Art that does not depict recognizable objects from the natural world; synonymous with abstract art.
has super-classes
Art typesc

Oeuvrec back to ToC or Class ToC

IRI: http://visualartsdna.org/model/Oeuvre

The complete body of work of an artist.
has super-classes
Artwork collectionc

Oilc back to ToC or Class ToC

IRI: http://visualartsdna.org/model/Oil

A painting medium using pigments bound with drying oils such as linseed, walnut, or poppy seed oil.
has super-classes
Paintingc

Online storec back to ToC or Class ToC

IRI: http://visualartsdna.org/model/OnlineStore

A virtual platform where artists can sell their artworks directly to buyers.
has super-classes
Art marketc

Paintc back to ToC or Class ToC

IRI: http://visualartsdna.org/model/Paint

A mixture of pigments in a binder.
has super-classes
Painting materialc
has sub-classes
Watercolor paintc
is in domain of
has pigmentop
is in range of
has paintop

Painterc back to ToC or Class ToC

IRI: http://visualartsdna.org/model/Painter

An artist who creates paintings.
has super-classes
Artist of the visual artsc

Paintingc back to ToC or Class ToC

IRI: http://visualartsdna.org/model/Painting

is defined by
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Painting
The art of applying paint or other media to a surface to create an image or design.
has super-classes
Mediumc
Visual art formsc
has sub-classes
Acrylicc, Egg temperac, Frescoc, Oilc, Watercolorc
is in domain of
has visual imagery

Painting materialc back to ToC or Class ToC

IRI: http://visualartsdna.org/model/PaintingMaterial

The various substances used in painting, including pigments, binders, solvents, and supports.
has super-classes
Art materialc
has sub-classes
Binderc, Paintc, Pigmentc

Palettec back to ToC or Class ToC

IRI: http://visualartsdna.org/model/Palette

A flat surface on which an artist arranges and mixes paints. Also connotes the artist's choice of colors.
has super-classes
Processc

Pastelc back to ToC or Class ToC

IRI: http://visualartsdna.org/model/Pastel

A drawing medium consisting of powdered pigment bound with a non-greasy binder, available in stick form.
has super-classes
Drawingc

Pattern elementc back to ToC or Class ToC

IRI: http://visualartsdna.org/model/PatternElement

A single unit that is repeated to create a pattern in an artwork.
has super-classes
Art elementsc

Pattern principlec back to ToC or Class ToC

IRI: http://visualartsdna.org/model/PatternPrinciple

A principle of design that involves the repetition of elements to create visual interest and rhythm.
has super-classes
Art principlesc

Pencilc back to ToC or Class ToC

IRI: http://visualartsdna.org/model/Pencil

A typically graphite drawing implement, but could be another material like watercolor.
has super-classes
Drawingc

Perspectivec back to ToC or Class ToC

IRI: http://visualartsdna.org/model/Perspective

is defined by
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Perspective_(graphical)
A technique used to create the illusion of depth and three-dimensional space on a two-dimensional surface.
has super-classes
Vocabularyc
is in range of
has perspectiveop

Photographc back to ToC or Class ToC

IRI: http://visualartsdna.org/model/Photograph

An image created by light falling on a photosensitive surface, typically film or a digital sensor.
has super-classes
Imagec
has sub-classes
JPGc

Photographyc back to ToC or Class ToC

IRI: http://visualartsdna.org/model/Photography

is defined by
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Photography
The art, application, and practice of creating durable images by recording light, either chemically by means of a light-sensitive material such as photographic film, or electronically by means of an image sensor.
has super-classes
Visual art formsc

Pigmentc back to ToC or Class ToC

IRI: http://visualartsdna.org/model/Pigment

A finely ground, insoluble powder that gives paint its color.
has super-classes
Painting materialc
has members
Vermillionni

Portfolioc back to ToC or Class ToC

IRI: http://visualartsdna.org/model/Portfolio

a curated collection of an artist's best work, showcasing their skills, style, and range for professional purposes like applications, exhibitions, or client presentations.
has super-classes
Artwork collectionc

Portraitc back to ToC or Class ToC

IRI: http://visualartsdna.org/model/Portrait

an artwork depicting the likeness of a specific individual or group, typically focusing on the face and expression to convey identity and character.
has super-classes
visual imageryc

Primed canvasc back to ToC or Class ToC

IRI: http://visualartsdna.org/model/PrimedCanvas

A canvas that has been treated with a preparatory coating (primer, often gesso) to create a suitable surface for painting.
has super-classes
Surfacec

Printingc back to ToC or Class ToC

IRI: http://visualartsdna.org/model/Printing

is defined by
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Printing
the process of printmaking
has super-classes
Visual art formsc

Printing Formc back to ToC or Class ToC

IRI: http://visualartsdna.org/model/PrintingForm

The matrix or surface used to transfer an image in the printmaking process (e.g., woodblock, etching plate, screen).
has super-classes
Printing materialc

Printing materialc back to ToC or Class ToC

IRI: http://visualartsdna.org/model/PrintingMaterial

The substance used by a 3D printer to create an object (e.g., plastic filament, resin).
has super-classes
Art materialc
has sub-classes
Printing Formc

Printing3dc back to ToC or Class ToC

IRI: http://visualartsdna.org/model/Printing3d

An additive manufacturing process that builds three-dimensional objects layer by layer from a digital design.
has super-classes
New mediac

Printmakerc back to ToC or Class ToC

IRI: http://visualartsdna.org/model/PrintMaker

an artist who creates prints using various techniques.
has super-classes
Artist of the visual artsc

Printmakingc back to ToC or Class ToC

IRI: http://visualartsdna.org/model/PrintMaking

an artistic process of creating multiple original artworks by transferring an image from a matrix (e.g., plate, block, screen) onto another surface, usually paper.
has super-classes
Mediumc
has sub-classes
Intaglioc, Lithographc, Reliefc, Serigraphyc

Processc back to ToC or Class ToC

IRI: http://visualartsdna.org/model/Process

Process describes how the art is made.
has super-classes
Visual Artsc
has sub-classes
Art materialc, Artist's profilec, Palettec, Renderingc, Renditionc, Techniquec
is in range of
has processop

Reliefc back to ToC or Class ToC

IRI: http://visualartsdna.org/model/Relief

A sculptural technique in which forms project from a flat background.
has super-classes
Printmakingc

Renderingc back to ToC or Class ToC

IRI: http://visualartsdna.org/model/Rendering

is defined by
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Non-photorealistic_rendering#Artistic
The process of creating an image from a model or data, often used in computer graphics to produce realistic or stylized visuals.
has super-classes
Processc

Renditionc back to ToC or Class ToC

IRI: http://visualartsdna.org/model/Rendition

is defined by
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Artist%27s_impression
An interpretation or representation of an artwork or subject.
has super-classes
Processc
has sub-classes
Computer renditionc
is in range of
has renditionop

Representationalc back to ToC or Class ToC

IRI: http://visualartsdna.org/model/Representational

Art that aims to depict recognizable objects or scenes from the real world.
has super-classes
Art typesc

Retrospective exhibitc back to ToC or Class ToC

IRI: http://visualartsdna.org/model/RetrospectiveExhibit

An art exhibition that showcases a comprehensive selection of an artist's work from different periods of their career.
has super-classes
Art exhibitionc

Rhythmc back to ToC or Class ToC

IRI: http://visualartsdna.org/model/Rhythm

A principle of design that creates a sense of visual movement through the repetition and variation of elements.
has super-classes
Art principlesc

Roboticsc back to ToC or Class ToC

IRI: http://visualartsdna.org/model/Robotics

The technology dealing with the design, construction, operation, and application of robots, which can be used in art installations and performances.
has super-classes
New mediac

Role of the person in the artsc back to ToC or Class ToC

IRI: http://visualartsdna.org/model/ArtsPersonRole

is defined by
https://www.dictionary.com/browse/role
Role as applied to the arts
has super-classes
Artc
personc
has sub-classes
Art agentc, Art collectorc, Art expertc, Artist in any art formc

School of Artc back to ToC or Class ToC

IRI: http://visualartsdna.org/model/School

refers to a group of artists who share similar styles, subjects, techniques, or are associated by location or time period, often with shared philosophies or goals.
has super-classes
Art movementc
has members
Abstract Expressionismni, Conceptualismni, Cubismni, Hudson River Schoolni, Impressionismni, Luminismni

Sculptorc back to ToC or Class ToC

IRI: http://visualartsdna.org/model/Sculptor

An artist who creates sculptures.
has super-classes
Artist of the visual artsc

Sculpturec back to ToC or Class ToC

IRI: http://visualartsdna.org/model/Sculpture

a three-dimensional art form created by shaping or combining materials such as stone, clay, metal, or wood.
has super-classes
Mediumc
has sub-classes
Assembledc, Carvedc, Castc, Moldedc

Sculpture Formsc back to ToC or Class ToC

IRI: http://visualartsdna.org/model/SculpturalForms

Various categories of three-dimensional art, including freestanding sculpture, relief sculpture, kinetic sculpture, and installation art.
has super-classes
Visual art formsc
has sub-classes
New sculpture formsc, Sculpture in the roundc, Sculpture reliefc

Sculpture in the roundc back to ToC or Class ToC

IRI: http://visualartsdna.org/model/SculptureInTheRound

A freestanding sculpture that is meant to be viewed from all sides.
has super-classes
Sculpture Formsc

Sculpture materialc back to ToC or Class ToC

IRI: http://visualartsdna.org/model/SculptureMaterial

The substances used to create sculptures, such as clay, stone, metal, wood, and plastic.
has super-classes
Art materialc

Sculpture reliefc back to ToC or Class ToC

IRI: http://visualartsdna.org/model/SculptureRelief

Sculpture that projects from a flat background, classified as high relief or low relief depending on the degree of projection.
has super-classes
Sculpture Formsc

Seriesc back to ToC or Class ToC

IRI: http://visualartsdna.org/model/Series

has super-classes
Artwork collectionc
is same as
Art Seriesc
is also defined as
named individual

Serigraphyc back to ToC or Class ToC

IRI: http://visualartsdna.org/model/Serigraphy

A printmaking technique also known as silkscreen printing, where ink is forced through a stencil on a screen.
has super-classes
Printmakingc

Shapec back to ToC or Class ToC

IRI: http://visualartsdna.org/model/Shape

A two-dimensional area defined by lines, color, or texture.
has super-classes
Art elementsc

Software artc back to ToC or Class ToC

IRI: http://visualartsdna.org/model/SoftwareArt

is defined by
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Software_art
Art that is created using or that takes the form of computer software.
has super-classes
Computer artc
has sub-classes
Blender Compositionc, Digital graphic imagec, Lindenmayer system imagec

Spacec back to ToC or Class ToC

IRI: http://visualartsdna.org/model/Space

The area around, within, or between elements in an artwork, creating depth and perspective.
has super-classes
Art elementsc

Still lifec back to ToC or Class ToC

IRI: http://visualartsdna.org/model/StillLife

A genre of painting or drawing that depicts inanimate objects such as fruits, flowers, or household items.
has super-classes
visual imageryc

Surfacec back to ToC or Class ToC

IRI: http://visualartsdna.org/model/Surface

is defined by
https://www.dictionary.com/browse/surface
the outer layer or material on which an artwork is created or displayed, influencing its texture, appearance, and how media is applied or perceived.
has super-classes
Art materialc
has sub-classes
Gesso panelc, Primed canvasc
is in range of
has surfaceop

Techniquec back to ToC or Class ToC

IRI: http://visualartsdna.org/model/Technique

is defined by
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_art_techniques
https://www.dictionary.com/browse/technique
the specific methods, skills, and processes an artist employs to manipulate materials and create an artwork.
has super-classes
Processc
is in domain of
with implementop
is in range of
has techniqueop

Texturec back to ToC or Class ToC

IRI: http://visualartsdna.org/model/Texture

is defined by
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Texture_(visual_arts)
The surface quality of an artwork, either actual (tactile) or implied (visual).
has super-classes
Art elementsc

Trendc back to ToC or Class ToC

IRI: http://visualartsdna.org/model/Trend

A prevailing style or direction in art during a particular period.
has super-classes
Art movementc

Unity-Varietyc back to ToC or Class ToC

IRI: http://visualartsdna.org/model/Unity-Variety

Principles of design that work together; unity creates a sense of coherence and harmony, while variety adds interest and prevents monotony.
has super-classes
Art principlesc

Valuec back to ToC or Class ToC

IRI: http://visualartsdna.org/model/Value

The lightness or darkness of a color or tone.
has super-classes
Art elementsc

Video gamesc back to ToC or Class ToC

IRI: http://visualartsdna.org/model/VideoGames

Interactive digital entertainment that can be considered a form of visual art and storytelling.
has super-classes
New mediac

Virtual artc back to ToC or Class ToC

IRI: http://visualartsdna.org/model/VirtualArt

Art created using virtual reality technology, allowing for immersive and interactive experiences.
has super-classes
New mediac

Virtual realityc back to ToC or Class ToC

IRI: http://visualartsdna.org/model/VirtualReality

A computer-generated simulation of a three-dimensional environment that can be interacted with in a seemingly real or physical way.
has super-classes
New sculpture formsc

Visual art formsc back to ToC or Class ToC

IRI: http://visualartsdna.org/model/VisualArtForms

The various disciplines within the visual arts, such as painting, sculpture, drawing, printmaking, photography, and digital art.
has super-classes
Visual Artsc
has sub-classes
Bio artc, Installationc, Mixed mediac, New mediac, Paintingc, Photographyc, Printingc, Sculpture Formsc

Visual Artsc back to ToC or Class ToC

IRI: http://visualartsdna.org/model/VisualArts

art forms that create works primarily intended to be visual in nature, encompassing disciplines like painting, drawing, sculpture, photography, printmaking, and digital art.
has super-classes
Artc
has sub-classes
Creative workc, Processc, Visual art formsc, Vocabularyc

visual imageryc back to ToC or Class ToC

IRI: http://visualartsdna.org/model/VisualImagery

is defined by
https://www.thefreedictionary.com/visual+imagery
has super-classes
Art historyc
has sub-classes
Generative Artc, Portraitc, Still lifec, landscapec

Vocabularyc back to ToC or Class ToC

IRI: http://visualartsdna.org/model/Vocabulary

The specialized terms and language used to discuss and analyze art.
has super-classes
Visual Artsc
has sub-classes
Art elementsc, Art principlesc, Compositionc, Digital languagec, Perspectivec

Watercolorc back to ToC or Class ToC

IRI: http://visualartsdna.org/model/Watercolor

A painting medium in which pigments are suspended in a water-soluble binder.
has super-classes
Paintingc

Watercolor paintc back to ToC or Class ToC

IRI: http://visualartsdna.org/model/WatercolorPaint

A mixture of pigments in a water-soluble binder.
has super-classes
Paintc

Object Properties

op back to ToC or Object Property ToC

IRI: http://visualartsdna.org/model/image3d

A URI reference to a file of type GLB (*.glb)
has domain
Creative workc
has range
resourcec

artistop back to ToC or Object Property ToC

IRI: http://visualartsdna.org/model/artist

has domain
Artc
has range
Artist of the visual artsc

collaborates withop back to ToC or Object Property ToC

IRI: http://visualartsdna.org/model/collaboratesWith

has domain
Artist of the visual artsc
has range
Artist of the visual artsc

has artist profileop back to ToC or Object Property ToC

IRI: http://visualartsdna.org/model/hasArtistProfile

both concepts and collections get an artist profile, so the domain is set generally to cover both
has domain
resourcec
has range
Artist's profilec

has assistantop back to ToC or Object Property ToC

IRI: http://visualartsdna.org/model/hasAssistant

has domain
Artist of the visual artsc
has range
Artist of the visual artsc

has collectionop back to ToC or Object Property ToC

IRI: http://visualartsdna.org/model/hasCollection

Presumably a collection of the artist's own works.
has domain
Artist in any art formc
has range
Art collectionc

has compositionop back to ToC or Object Property ToC

IRI: http://visualartsdna.org/model/hasComposition

has domain
Creative workc
has range
Compositionc

has elementop back to ToC or Object Property ToC

IRI: http://visualartsdna.org/model/hasElement

has domain
Creative workc
has range
Art elementsc

has Etherscan NSop back to ToC or Object Property ToC

IRI: http://visualartsdna.org/model/hasEtherscanNS

NFT related
has domain
NFTc
has range
resourcec

has Market Place NSop back to ToC or Object Property ToC

IRI: http://visualartsdna.org/model/hasMarketPlaceNS

NFT related
has domain
Creative workc
has range
resourcec

has materialop back to ToC or Object Property ToC

IRI: http://visualartsdna.org/model/hasMaterial

has domain
Creative workc
has range
Art materialc

has NFTop back to ToC or Object Property ToC

IRI: http://visualartsdna.org/model/hasNFT

has domain
Artc
has range
NFTc

has NFT Contract Addressop back to ToC or Object Property ToC

IRI: http://visualartsdna.org/model/hasNFTContractAddress

NFT related
has domain
Creative workc
has range
resourcec

has NFT URIop back to ToC or Object Property ToC

IRI: http://visualartsdna.org/model/hasNFTUri

NFT related
has domain
Creative workc
has range
resourcec

has paintop back to ToC or Object Property ToC

IRI: http://visualartsdna.org/model/hasPaint

has domain
Creative workc
has range
Paintc

has perspectiveop back to ToC or Object Property ToC

IRI: http://visualartsdna.org/model/hasPerspective

has domain
Creative workc
has range
Perspectivec

has pigmentop back to ToC or Object Property ToC

IRI: http://visualartsdna.org/model/hasPigment

Reference to pigment related to the creative work
has domain
Paintc
has range
resourcec

has principleop back to ToC or Object Property ToC

IRI: http://visualartsdna.org/model/hasPrinciple

has domain
Creative workc
has range
Art principlesc

has processop back to ToC or Object Property ToC

IRI: http://visualartsdna.org/model/hasProcess

has domain
Creative workc
has range
Processc

has renditionop back to ToC or Object Property ToC

IRI: http://visualartsdna.org/model/hasRendition

has domain
Creative workc
has range
Renditionc

has surfaceop back to ToC or Object Property ToC

IRI: http://visualartsdna.org/model/hasSurface

has domain
Creative workc
has range
Surfacec

has techniqueop back to ToC or Object Property ToC

IRI: http://visualartsdna.org/model/hasTechnique

has domain
Creative workc
has range
Techniquec

Information model for the Visual Artsop back to ToC or Object Property ToC

IRI: http://visualartsdna.org/model/

has domain
Creative workc
has range
resourcec

inspired by workop back to ToC or Object Property ToC

IRI: http://visualartsdna.org/model/inspiredByWork

A given resource, e.g., creative work or external URI, inspires the creative work
has domain
Creative workc
has range
resourcec

measurement systemop back to ToC or Object Property ToC

IRI: http://visualartsdna.org/model/measurementSystem

A (possibly) blank node with properties defining the system.
has domain
Creative workc
has range
resourcec

mediaop back to ToC or Object Property ToC

IRI: http://visualartsdna.org/model/media

has domain
Artc
has range
Mediumc

pseudonym forop back to ToC or Object Property ToC

IRI: http://visualartsdna.org/model/pseudonymFor

The name of one artist is a pseudonym for another artist.
has domain
Artist in any art formc
has range
Artist in any art formc

QRcodeop back to ToC or Object Property ToC

IRI: http://visualartsdna.org/model/qrcode

statusop back to ToC or Object Property ToC

IRI: http://visualartsdna.org/model/status

An object from an enumeration of status states
has domain
Creative workc
has range
resourcec

with implementop back to ToC or Object Property ToC

IRI: http://visualartsdna.org/model/withImplement

has domain
Techniquec
has range
Implementc

work on siteop back to ToC or Object Property ToC

IRI: http://visualartsdna.org/model/workOnSite

The internet location of a reference to the creative work.
has domain
Creative workc
has range
resourcec

Data Properties

file formatdp back to ToC or Data Property ToC

IRI: http://visualartsdna.org/model/fileFormat

Indicates a specific file format.
has domain
Creative workc
has range
string

file pathdp back to ToC or Data Property ToC

IRI: http://visualartsdna.org/model/filePath

has domain
JPGc
has range
string

has market placedp back to ToC or Data Property ToC

IRI: http://visualartsdna.org/model/hasMarketPlace

NFT related
has domain
NFTc
has range
string

has NFT token IDdp back to ToC or Data Property ToC

IRI: http://visualartsdna.org/model/hasNFTTokenID

NFT related
has domain
NFTc
has range
string

has paperdp back to ToC or Data Property ToC

IRI: http://visualartsdna.org/model/hasPaper

has paper finishdp back to ToC or Data Property ToC

IRI: http://visualartsdna.org/model/hasPaperFinish

has paper weightdp back to ToC or Data Property ToC

IRI: http://visualartsdna.org/model/hasPaperWeight

Named Individuals

Abstract Expressionismni back to ToC or Named Individual ToC

IRI: http://visualartsdna.org/model/Abstract_Expressionism

A post-World War II art movement, primarily American, characterized by large-scale abstract paintings emphasizing gestural brushstrokes, non-objective imagery, and emotional intensity.
belongs to
School of Artc

Art Seriesni back to ToC or Named Individual ToC

IRI: http://visualartsdna.org/model/ArtSeries

is same as
Series
is also defined as
class

Conceptualismni back to ToC or Named Individual ToC

IRI: http://visualartsdna.org/model/Conceptualism

An art movement emphasizing ideas and concepts over traditional aesthetic and material concerns.
belongs to
School of Artc

Cubismni back to ToC or Named Individual ToC

IRI: http://visualartsdna.org/model/Cubism

An early 20th-century art movement that fragmented objects into multiple viewpoints, representing them as geometric shapes on a two-dimensional plane.
belongs to
School of Artc

Egg yolkni back to ToC or Named Individual ToC

IRI: http://visualartsdna.org/model/EggYolk

The yellow, nutrient-rich part of an egg, used as a binder in tempera paint.
belongs to
Binderc

Hudson River Schoolni back to ToC or Named Individual ToC

IRI: http://visualartsdna.org/model/Hudson_River_School

A mid-19th century American art movement characterized by romantic landscape paintings of the Hudson River Valley and surrounding areas.
belongs to
School of Artc

Impressionismni back to ToC or Named Individual ToC

IRI: http://visualartsdna.org/model/Impressionism

A 19th-century art movement characterized by relatively small, thin, yet visible brush strokes, open composition, emphasis on accurate depiction of light in its changing qualities (often accentuating the effects of the passage of time), ordinary subject matter, inclusion of movement as a crucial element of human perception and experience, and unusual visual angles.
belongs to
School of Artc

Linseed oilni back to ToC or Named Individual ToC

IRI: http://visualartsdna.org/model/LinseedOil

A drying oil derived from flax seeds, commonly used as a binder in oil paints.
belongs to
Drying oilc

Luminismni back to ToC or Named Individual ToC

IRI: http://visualartsdna.org/model/Luminism

An American landscape painting style of the mid-19th century, characterized by diffused light, atmospheric perspective, and a sense of tranquility.
belongs to
School of Artc

Poppy seed oilni back to ToC or Named Individual ToC

IRI: http://visualartsdna.org/model/PoppySeedOil

A drying oil used as a binder in oil paints, known for its pale color and slow drying time.
belongs to
Drying oilc

Safflower oilni back to ToC or Named Individual ToC

IRI: http://visualartsdna.org/model/SafflowerOil

A drying oil used as a binder in oil paints, similar to poppy seed oil but with a slightly faster drying time.
belongs to
Drying oilc

Vermillionni back to ToC or Named Individual ToC

IRI: http://visualartsdna.org/model/Vermillion

A brilliant red pigment originally made from the mineral cinnabar (mercury sulfide).
belongs to
Pigmentc

Walnut oilni back to ToC or Named Individual ToC

IRI: http://visualartsdna.org/model/WalnutOil

A drying oil used as a binder in oil paints, similar to linseed oil but with a slightly longer drying time and less tendency to yellow.
belongs to
Drying oilc

Annotation Properties

alt labelap back to ToC or Annotation Property ToC

IRI: http://www.w3.org/2004/02/skos/core#altLabel

commmentap back to ToC or Annotation Property ToC

IRI: http://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#commment

has visual imageryap back to ToC or Annotation Property ToC

IRI: http://visualartsdna.org/model/hasVisualImagery

has domain
Paintingc
has range
string

Namespace Declarations back to ToC

default namespace
http://visualartsdna.org/model/
0-1
http://xmlns.com/foaf/0.1/
art
https://www.britannica.com/art/
browse
https://www.dictionary.com/browse/
by
http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/
model
http://visualartsdna.org/model/
non-photorealistic-rendering
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Non-photorealistic_rendering#
owl
http://www.w3.org/2002/07/owl#
post
https://www.emergingcreativesofscience.com/post/
rdf
http://www.w3.org/1999/02/22-rdf-syntax-ns#
rdfs
http://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#
skos
http://www.w3.org/2004/02/skos/core#
terms
http://purl.org/dc/terms/
visualartsdna-org
http://visualartsdna.org/
wiki
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/
www-thefreedictionary-com
https://www.thefreedictionary.com/
xsd
http://www.w3.org/2001/XMLSchema#

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