Exam 2 Flashcards
What is a pattern?
an arrangement of predictably repeated elements
what is an area covered by a pattern called?
Field
a design repeated in a design over and over again
motif
what is the purpose of a motif?
create unity in a design, convey ideas or themes
opposite of pattern
random
why is randomness used in art?
artists wish to eliminate order in their work by avoiding predictable repetition
What is Rhythm?
the regular or ordered repetition of elements in the work (repetition of a pattern)
how does an artist create a pattern?
repeating colors, shapes, lines, etc.
what are the 3 kinds of rhythm?
1) Progressive
2) Simple
3) Alternating
what is simple rhythm?
repeating of a shape, value, color, or texture that creates a “pulse” in the art piece
repetition that regularly increases or decreases in frequency
progressive rhythm
complex arrangement of intertwined multiple rhythms
alternating rhythm
iconic analysis
look at small parts as representing something specific. piece contains signs and symbols
biographical analysis
analysis with regards to the artists life, gender, race, etc.
True or False: Feminist analysis means interpreting a piece of art from a woman’s perspective
False
contextual analysis
how/why was it created in the time period it was made? analysis with regards to politics, religion, history etc.
analysis that considers the mental state of artist when creating that piece of art
Psychological analysis
analysis that considers color, shape, focal point, etc.
formal or visual analysis
Vanitas
an art work that serves to remind us of death
what was the vast majority of egyptian art created for?
tombs
explain why the depiction of the human body did not change for centuries
This art was made for the dead. the audience is what influences change in art. there was no real “audience”
describe the classic treatment of the human form
idealistic: meant to portray as near a perfect human as possible. these forms were not meant to be particular people or express a particular emotion
how was roman art different from greek art?
more expression; sculptures of actual people (usually rulers); not idealistic- showed age
what were the romans best at?
concrete architecture
what architecture did romans specialize in/ add to society?
arches, vaults and domes
what is contrapposto?
a form at rest and in motion: on composition in which different parts (limbs) are in motion and others are still.
what civilization greatly influenced greek art?
egyptian
name the 3 styles of columns
1) doric
2) ionic
3) corinthian
what is the subject matter of most greek
mythology
how did the romans create such realistic and accurate sculptures of rulers/leaders?
wax death mask
define drawing
observation and depiction of shapes and forms on a surface primarily by means of lines
what are the 2 kinds of media used in drawing?
dry and wet
what does cartoon mean?
a preparatory drawing usually for a painting; not worth anything at the time
the colorant in art materials
pigment
substance that make pigment adhere to a surface
binder
what is the purpose of a cartoon?
plan a painting or some kind of project
what is fixative and when is it used?
spray used to solidify and make permanent- needed when a media is loose (chalk or pastel etc.)
name several of the instruments of dry media
pencil, colored pencil, chalk, pastel, silver point, charcoal, etc.
what do B and H indicate about a pencil?
B for black graphite pencils are darker and softer
H for hardness graphite pencils are light and very hard
name the different kind of binders
oil, wax, gum arabic, and glues
what 2 things are erasers used for?
correcting mistakes and used as a blending tool to add light to where there are markings
wet media
ink
the ink used to day is called
india ink
describe the use of ink anciently
Hollow reed/feather with a slit cut parallel to shaft used as pen dipped in an ink well
Brush drawing
used my the Chinese for writing and drawing. Only one dip per drawing
practice of drawing from a life model (animals, plants, humans, architecture)
Life Drawing
what are the 2 approaches to sculpture?
Additive and subtactive
relief sculpture
seen from one side- usually put up on a wall
in the round
sculpture designed to be seen from all sides
a type of drawing which aims is to identify and depict the main visual and expressive characteristics of a form. very basic and is capturing a changing subject
Gesture Drawing
2 kinds of charcoal
vine charcoal and compressed charcoal
with which dry media can you produce the most detail?
silver point
which of the dry media can you produce a drawing the fastest?
charcoal
contour drawing
has more information than a gesture drawing and may not focus so much on movement. lines are used to register the main characteristics of texture and surface change
earth works
moving earth to make an additive sculpture.
a sculpture or artwork made by pouring a liquid like molten metal or plaster into a mold
cast
what is the name of the famous greek temple used as a model for modern day architecture?
Parthenon
what is the name of the roman copy/version of the parthenon?
Pantheon
what 2 main things did romans add to architecture
concrete and arches
what architectural formations were made possible by concrete?
vaults, domes, and arches
how is compressed charcoal different from vine charcoal?
has a binder (wax) added to it. it is denser
