Art Flashcards
Postmodernist
Art arose in reaction to the modernist styles and not surprisingly, it takes many forms across a variety of media
What is “Expressionism”?
Art that emphasized emotional responses to make the inner workings of the mind visible in art
What is Vault?
Arch-shaped structure used as a ceiling or as a support to a roof.
What is shading?
used to change values. More pressure creates darker values; lighter pressure creates lighter values
What is the definition of “Art”?
Any kind of visual material created by people & given special meaning OR valued for its aesthetic appeal.
What are the elements of contextual analysis
Patronage, Viewer Access, Physical Location, and Subject Matter
Why was Abbot Suger important?
He played a role in popularizing Gothic architecture and the centralization of the French Kingdom
What is “Art Criticism”?
The explanation of current art events to the general public through the press.
Define “Formal Analysis”
An analysis that focuses on the visual qualities of the work of art itself.
What material was used to make early Chinese porcelain?
Kaolin clay
What is the process of engraving?
The act of cutting lines into the surface of something, usually with carving tools.
Define “Contextual Analysis”
Analysis that focuses on the cultural, social, religious, and economic context in which the work was produced.
What is printmaking?
Refers to a group of mechanically aided two-dimensional processes that permit the production of multiple original artworks.
What did Pliny the Elder analyze in his text “Natural History”?
Historical and contemporary art
What is the process of relief printmaking?
Cutting away parts from the surface of the plate.
