the of a work of art refers to an array of intangible aspects: the emotional, intellectual, psychological, symbolic elements.

The content of a work of art refers to an array of intangible aspects.

The content in a work of art refers to its intangible features. These could be ideas, thoughts or feelings. For instance, take a look at the artwork attached. As you can see it is a painting of a man standing on the sea shore during a storm while a giant wave is about to approach and potentially wash him away.

The grey and choppy water, the bleak sky and the dangerous wave are all aspects of this work of art. The content symbolizes and represents intangible aspects for the viewer such as: negative emotions, bleakness and human suffering. Overall, the content of the art have an effect of the viewers perceptions and emotions, setting a negative mood.