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APAH Vocab Terms
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| Line | One of the elements of art that deals with a point moving in space. Horizontal=peace, Vertical=power, Diagonal=Drama, Curving=Softness |
| Shape | Element of art that is 2-D objects that can be geometric or organic |
| Form | Element of art that is 3-D objects that can be geometric of free-form |
| Value | Element of art that is the difference between light and dark in a piece. Turns shapes into forms. The more light a piece is, the more calm it is. The more dark a piece is, the more dramatic. |
| Space | An element of art that has negative and positive values. Positive ______ is what the artist created, negative _____ is everything else. |
| Color | Element of art that is the use of shapes, tones, and pigments in a piece |
| Texture | Element of art that is the visual or tactile surface quality of a piece. |
| Balance | Principle of design: refers to the way elements are arranged. Symmetrical or asymetrical |
| Emphasis | Principle of design: What captures the viewers attention |
| Contrast | Principle of design: Arrangement and interaction of opposite elements |
| Foreshortening | The use of perspective to extend back into space |
| Movement | Principle of design: The path the viewer's eye takes through the artwork |
| Repetition | Principle of design: An element that is repeated through a piece |
| Pattern | Principle of design: The repeating of an object throught a piece |
| Rhythm | Principle of design: A predictable pattern that creates organized movement. |
| Proportion | Principle of design: Feeling of unity when all parts relate well with one another. |
| Elongation | The lengthening or continuation of an element, sometimes beyond the point of naturalism |
| Variety | Principle of design: Use of several elements of art and principle to hold viewer's attention |
| Unity | Principle of design: A feeling of harmony between all the pieces. |
| Composition | Arrangement of elements in a piece |
| Technique/process | tools and technology used to make the art |
| Materials/medium | the materials the art is made of |
| Form | what is it made of and the technique |
| Function | What is the purpose of the art? |
| Content | What is seen in the artwork |
| Context | What inspired the artist and the effect of the artwork |
| Commision | Giving an order or purchasing the production of an artwork |
| Patron | The buyer who requests a commssion |
| Attribution | Determining the authorship of an artwork |
| Style | a combination of unique or defining features that reflect the historical and cultural context |
| Representational/Figurative/Naturalistic/Realistic | Artwork that is attempting to portray objects as they actually are |
| Formalism | examining or creating a work of art based on its formal elements |
| Abstract | Having a general reference to natural objects |
| Nonrepresentational | Not representing any known object in nature |
| Symbolism | Using objects to represent other ideas |
| Iconography | studying a piece of art through its symbols |
| Gestural | vigorous application of a medium |
| Portraiture | A representation of a specific person |
| Still-life | A work of art depicting inanimate objects, can be natural or man-made |
| Sculpture in the Round | A sculpture that cank be viewed on all sides |
| Relief | Sculpture that is attatched to the material |
| High relief | The sculpture is carved out far from the background material |
| Low/bas relief | The image is carved slight out of the background material |
| Sunken/incised relief | the image is slightly recessed into the background material |
| Commemorate | To show respect for someone/something |
| Homage | special honor to be shown publically |
| Program | The arrangement or the theme of a group of images into a whole |
| Innovative | advanced; original; creative in thinking |
| Avant-garde | Artworks that are experimental in nature. Mostly 20th and 21th century. |
| Presentation | the display, enactment, and/or appearance of an artwork |
| Audience/viewers | Those who interact with the work. Can be anticipated or unanticipated |
| Perception | Way of understand/interpreting the artwork |
| Response | Reaction of viewers to work of art |
| Diptych | Piece that has 2 panels |
| Triptych | Piece that has 3 panels |
| Allegory | Characters or events that represent ideas |
| Illusionism | Representations meant to resemble real objects |
| Trompe l'oeil | Extremely realistic optical illusions |
| Appropriation | the use of pre-existing objects with little to no transformation applied to them |
| Allusion | Reference to another work of art, literature, or event |
| Idealized | Representation of objects and figures to ideal standards of beauty |
| Picture plane | The flat surface of a drawing or painting |
| Narrative | Represents events taking place over time |
| Expressive | Artwork that easily conveys emotions |
| Sublime | Quality of intensity that inspires awe and wonder |
| Romanticized | Dramatize, glamorize, or portraying in a romantic manner |
| Cite specific | Artwork created to exist in a certain place |
| Text and image | artwork that combines text and image |
| Satire | humorous and often ridicules powerful/wealthy class |
| Classical | Refering to classical antiquity |
| Artistic traditions | Norms of artistic production |
| Artistic change | divergence from tradition in the production of art |
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