Definitions

Question 1

Historical/Cultural Contexts

Answer 1

The historical periods of various artists and their work, the nationality or ethnic background of an artist and the cultural environment in which the artwork was created.

Question 2

Art forms

Answer 2

The type of media/medium the artwork has been created in eg. Painting, sculpture or video

Question 3

Subject Matter

Answer 3

The images, concrete forms and visual matter that you can see, which is the subject of the work

Question 4

Influences

Answer 4

Influence is the power to affect others. eg. people, places and life experiences that have effected the artist

Question 5

Interpretation

Answer 5

The way an artist has chosen to convey meaning

Question 6

Cultural Context

Answer 6

Refers to the artists culture which includes factors such as the artists country of birth or residence.

Question 7

Materials

Answer 7

What the artist used to make the artwork.

Question 8

Techniques

Answer 8

How the artist has used these materials to create particular effects. Eg. Block printing, cross-hatching

Question 9

Medium/Media

Answer 9

The art form used by the artist eg. Printmaking, drawing, painting

Question 10

Processes

Answer 10

The courses of action undertaken by the artist which may include a series of stages involved in the creation of the artwork.

Question 11

Aesthetic Qualities

Answer 11

The art elements and principles that the artist has used to create a beautiful or visually powerful artwork.

Question 12

Styles

Answer 12

How artists use materials, techniques and processes to create a unique look that is identifiable to them.

Question 13

Appropriation

Answer 13

The practice of borrowing from another visual source to create a new artwork.

Question 14

Originality

Answer 14

The unique way the artist’s work may be new and different to that of any other artist.

Question 15

Copyright Law

Answer 15

Legislation that exists to protect the legal rights of the artist or copyright owner in relation to the publication, reproduction or sale of artwork.

Question 16

Resale Royalty

Answer 16

A resale royalty right entitles the artist to a percentage of the sale price each time their artwork is resold.

Question 17

Licensing Agreement

Answer 17

An agreement between the owner of the copyright and the licensee permitting use of an artwork and stating the agreed terms including cost, duration and purpose of the artworks use.

Question 18

Public Art Gallery

Answer 18

Galleries, cultural institutions funded, owned and established by the government

Question 19

Commercial Art Gallery

Answer 19

Galleries that are privately owned and operated as businesses

Question 20

Alternative Art Spaces

Answer 20

Non-traditional art spaces such as cafes, bars, restaurants, public spaces, laneways, building facades, virtual art spaces.

Question 21

Curator

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Manages a gallery’s permanent collection and is responsible for planning, coordinating and researching exhibitions and writing catalogues

Question 22

Exhibition Designer

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Responsible for the organisation of the gallery space and the lay-out and presentation of artworks within the exhibition space

Question 23

Director

Answer 23

Responsible for financial decisions and the general running of the gallery

Question 24

Sponsor

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Donates money and services for gallery acquisitions and other costs involved in putting together and running an exhibition. In return, they receive publicity and advertising.

Question 25

Marketing/Publicity Officer

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Responsible for promoting and marketing exhibitions and enticing sponsorship

Question 26

Education Officer

Answer 26

Aims to expand the publics understanding of art

Question 27

Conservator

Answer 27

A gallery professional trained employee to maintain and restore artworks

Question 28

Conservation

Answer 28

The preservation and restoration of artworks and precious objects.

Question 29

Preservation

Answer 29

The practice of keeping artworks safe and free from decay

Question 30

Solander Box

Answer 30

A box designed to safely store flat, unframed works on paper such as drawings and photographs.

Question 31

Thermohydrograph

Answer 31

A tool to measure humidity with stretched horse hair and temperature through the expansion of metal.

Question 32

Art Practices

Answer 32

The various ways that artists create, develop and present their work.