Art Terminology - Expressive art study Flashcards
Learn the terminologies for expressive art assesments.
composition/
arrangement
placement of objects
perspective/position
negative space/balance
minimalist/cluttered effect? linear
Media/medium handling and/ or techniques
medium
dry medium
wet medium
mixed medium
digital medium
how the medium is applied/what the artist achieved with this.
Colour
primary
secondary
neutral
contrasting
harmonious
tones/saturation
warm/cold
Line
Outlines/leading lines
definition
quality of line
(Thick/Thin Textural/light/heavy)
Tone
Illusion of light and shadow
highlights mid-tones and shadow
contrasting tones.
Texture
Surface quality
(textured oil paint texture)
illusion of texture
Shape and/ or Form
2D shape
illusion of form.
scale/proportions
quality of shape
(organic, geometric)
Pattern
repeating elements
regular/irregular
scale/perportion
Scale
proportions
(large/small
realistic or distorted)
words like miniature, life sized, large, small, larger than life.)
Style
what art environment/characteristics.
description artists style
Subject matter/
Imagery
personal symbolism.
objects/things/people shown in the works.
Mood and atmosphere
feeling communicated by the work
mood and atmosphere created by specific elements
Visual impact
How striking and memorable an artwork is
specific elements from other categories
