A classification of art into categories, by physics. To explain where solar mobiles fit. There are other ways to classify art. This classification emphasizes motion/dynamics/kinetics.

2D

• static (traditional paintings/drawings)
• dynamic

  • video art: show motion on a 2D screen

  • virtual: seems to move

    • optical art by op artists
    • autostereogram a seeming 3D image pops out if you unfocus your eyes correctly
    • lenticular printing image changes as viewer moves
    • iridescence Color changes as viewer or lighting moves

3D

• static
  • without motion (traditional sculpture)
  • Renewable energy sculpture (decorated power generators)
• kinetic (something moves)
  • performance art (the performers move)
  • land art (environment/lighting moves over time) by land artists
  • environmental art
  • iridescence as viewer moves Dale Eldred
  • light show (drones, lasers, beams)
  • wind driven
    • stationary (work stays in same location)
      • Calder mobiles and stabiles
    • nonstationary (moves from one location to another)
  • motorized
    • stationary
      • grid or battery powered
      • solar powered “solabile”
    • moveable, motive, transporting