ART AND TECHNIQUES (ARTS) Flashcards
It is a technique of wearing down a surface using friction.
Abrasion
Action painting was developed by _____________________.
Jackson Pollock
It involves dripping or throwing paint onto canvas laid on the floor using rhythmic sweeps of a loaded brush or often straight from the can.
Action painting
An air-operated device that sprays paint as well as other media such as dye and ink.
Airbrushing
Alla prima is an Italian term, which literally means “__________.”
at once
This is a technique of direct application of paint or pigment on canvas or surface.
Alla prima
This technique involves making an object appear old or antique.
Antiquing
Raw or burnt paper can be used in Antiquing. True or False?
True
A technique of painting or drawing, using paint, acrylic, gouache, or tempera diluted with water.
Aquarelle
Most important characteristic of aquarelle.
transparent effect
A form of collage in three-dimensional works of art.
Assemblage
The technique of painting or drawing without conscious thought.
Automatism
A decorative technique in which designs from specialty paper are transferred to pottery, glass, or other materials.
Decalcomania
It describes an artistic composition made up of varied materials that are glued to a canvas, board, or sheet of paper.
Collage
A technique used by Abstract expressionist artists.
Drip painting
