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High Art – (Also known as Fine Art) also known as beaux-arts, art that is of universal transcen-
dence, having withstood the test of time and representing the epitome of artistic achievement, as
opposed to low art, which is also known as mass culture. Until recently, a distinction was typically
made between high and low art. Traditionally, high art consists of the meticulous expression in
fine materials of refined or noble sentiment, appreciation of the former depending on such things
as intelligence, social standing, educated taste, and a willingness to be challenged. Low art is the
shoddy manufacturing in inferior materials of superficial kitsch, simply catering to popular taste,
unreflective acceptance of realism, and a certain “couch potato” mentality.

Works from Rembrandt

I like how Rembrandt plays on dark soft backgrounds and
that makes his subject stand out.

Course Title: Digital Photography Project: Student: Janet M. McPhatter Instructor: Ms. Penny Shaw Term: January 2010