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Art section 1 vocab

Vocabulary

TermDefinition
Aesthetic Philosophical inquiry into the nature and expression of beauty
Art criticism Explanation of current art events to the general public via the press
Fine art Paintings, prints, drawings, sculptures, architecture
Craft Textiles, pottery, body art
Formal analysis Focus on visual qualities of the work of art
Contextual analysis Look outside of the work of art to determine the meaning
Ziggurats Stepped pyramids
Fractional representation Technique which figures are presented so that each part of the body is shown as clearly as possible
Contrapposto Counter positioning
Vault Arch shaped structure used as a ceiling or support for roof
Flying buttress Additional bracing material and arches placed on exterior of building
Sfumato Italian word fumo=smoke Use of mellow colors and blurred outline
Chiaroscuro Dramatic contrasts of light and dark
Fauves Wild beasts
Action painting Employ dramatic brushstrokes
Color field painting Broad areas of color and simple
Formal qualities of art Line, shape, form, space, color, texture
Hue Color
Value Lightness and darkness of color or of gray
Neutrals Black and white
Intensity Brightness or purity of color
Motif Single element of pattern
Pattern Repetition of certain elements
Lithography Process of image drawn with waxy pencil or crayon directly on plate
Glaze Thin transparent or semi-transparent layers applied over another color to alter slightly
Encaustic Wax based paints
Gouache Water based opaque paint that's similar to school quality tempera
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