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Exam 2 Flashcards

1
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What is a pattern?

A

an arrangement of predictably repeated elements

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2
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what is an area covered by a pattern called?

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Field

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3
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a design repeated in a design over and over again

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motif

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4
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what is the purpose of a motif?

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create unity in a design, convey ideas or themes

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5
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opposite of pattern

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random

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6
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why is randomness used in art?

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artists wish to eliminate order in their work by avoiding predictable repetition

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7
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What is Rhythm?

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the regular or ordered repetition of elements in the work (repetition of a pattern)

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8
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how does an artist create a pattern?

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repeating colors, shapes, lines, etc.

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9
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what are the 3 kinds of rhythm?

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1) Progressive
2) Simple
3) Alternating

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10
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what is simple rhythm?

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repeating of a shape, value, color, or texture that creates a “pulse” in the art piece

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11
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repetition that regularly increases or decreases in frequency

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progressive rhythm

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12
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complex arrangement of intertwined multiple rhythms

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alternating rhythm

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13
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iconic analysis

A

look at small parts as representing something specific. piece contains signs and symbols

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14
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biographical analysis

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analysis with regards to the artists life, gender, race, etc.

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15
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True or False: Feminist analysis means interpreting a piece of art from a woman’s perspective

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False

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16
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contextual analysis

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how/why was it created in the time period it was made? analysis with regards to politics, religion, history etc.

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17
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analysis that considers the mental state of artist when creating that piece of art

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Psychological analysis

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18
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analysis that considers color, shape, focal point, etc.

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formal or visual analysis

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19
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Vanitas

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an art work that serves to remind us of death

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20
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what was the vast majority of egyptian art created for?

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tombs

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21
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explain why the depiction of the human body did not change for centuries

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This art was made for the dead. the audience is what influences change in art. there was no real “audience”

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22
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describe the classic treatment of the human form

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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

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23
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how was roman art different from greek art?

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more expression; sculptures of actual people (usually rulers); not idealistic- showed age

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24
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what were the romans best at?

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concrete architecture

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25
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what architecture did romans specialize in/ add to society?

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arches, vaults and domes

26
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what is contrapposto?

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a form at rest and in motion: on composition in which different parts (limbs) are in motion and others are still.

27
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what civilization greatly influenced greek art?

A

egyptian

28
Q

name the 3 styles of columns

A

1) doric
2) ionic
3) corinthian

29
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what is the subject matter of most greek

A

mythology

30
Q

how did the romans create such realistic and accurate sculptures of rulers/leaders?

A

wax death mask

31
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define drawing

A

observation and depiction of shapes and forms on a surface primarily by means of lines

32
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what are the 2 kinds of media used in drawing?

A

dry and wet

33
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what does cartoon mean?

A

a preparatory drawing usually for a painting; not worth anything at the time

34
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the colorant in art materials

A

pigment

35
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substance that make pigment adhere to a surface

A

binder

36
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what is the purpose of a cartoon?

A

plan a painting or some kind of project

37
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what is fixative and when is it used?

A

spray used to solidify and make permanent- needed when a media is loose (chalk or pastel etc.)

38
Q

name several of the instruments of dry media

A

pencil, colored pencil, chalk, pastel, silver point, charcoal, etc.

39
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what do B and H indicate about a pencil?

A

B for black graphite pencils are darker and softer

H for hardness graphite pencils are light and very hard

40
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name the different kind of binders

A

oil, wax, gum arabic, and glues

41
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what 2 things are erasers used for?

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correcting mistakes and used as a blending tool to add light to where there are markings

42
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wet media

A

ink

43
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the ink used to day is called

A

india ink

44
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describe the use of ink anciently

A

Hollow reed/feather with a slit cut parallel to shaft used as pen dipped in an ink well

45
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Brush drawing

A

used my the Chinese for writing and drawing. Only one dip per drawing

46
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practice of drawing from a life model (animals, plants, humans, architecture)

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Life Drawing

47
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what are the 2 approaches to sculpture?

A

Additive and subtactive

48
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relief sculpture

A

seen from one side- usually put up on a wall

49
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in the round

A

sculpture designed to be seen from all sides

50
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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

A

Gesture Drawing

51
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2 kinds of charcoal

A

vine charcoal and compressed charcoal

52
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with which dry media can you produce the most detail?

A

silver point

53
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which of the dry media can you produce a drawing the fastest?

A

charcoal

54
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contour drawing

A

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

55
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earth works

A

moving earth to make an additive sculpture.

56
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a sculpture or artwork made by pouring a liquid like molten metal or plaster into a mold

A

cast

57
Q

what is the name of the famous greek temple used as a model for modern day architecture?

A

Parthenon

58
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what is the name of the roman copy/version of the parthenon?

A

Pantheon

59
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what 2 main things did romans add to architecture

A

concrete and arches

60
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what architectural formations were made possible by concrete?

A

vaults, domes, and arches

61
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how is compressed charcoal different from vine charcoal?

A

has a binder (wax) added to it. it is denser

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