Exam 2

Question 1

What is a pattern?

Answer 1

an arrangement of predictably repeated elements

Question 2

what is an area covered by a pattern called?

Answer 2

Field

Question 3

a design repeated in a design over and over again

Answer 3

motif

Question 4

what is the purpose of a motif?

Answer 4

create unity in a design, convey ideas or themes

Question 5

opposite of pattern

Answer 5

random

Question 6

why is randomness used in art?

Answer 6

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

Question 7

What is Rhythm?

Answer 7

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

Question 8

how does an artist create a pattern?

Answer 8

repeating colors, shapes, lines, etc.

Question 9

what are the 3 kinds of rhythm?

Answer 9

1) Progressive
2) Simple
3) Alternating

Question 10

what is simple rhythm?

Answer 10

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

Question 11

repetition that regularly increases or decreases in frequency

Answer 11

progressive rhythm

Question 12

complex arrangement of intertwined multiple rhythms

Answer 12

alternating rhythm

Question 13

iconic analysis

Answer 13

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

Question 14

biographical analysis

Answer 14

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

Question 15

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

Answer 15

False

Question 16

contextual analysis

Answer 16

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

Question 17

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

Answer 17

Psychological analysis

Question 18

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

Answer 18

formal or visual analysis

Question 19

Vanitas

Answer 19

an art work that serves to remind us of death

Question 20

what was the vast majority of egyptian art created for?

Answer 20

tombs

Question 21

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

Answer 21

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

Question 22

describe the classic treatment of the human form

Answer 22

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

Question 23

how was roman art different from greek art?

Answer 23

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

Question 24

what were the romans best at?

Answer 24

concrete architecture

Question 25

what architecture did romans specialize in/ add to society?

Answer 25

arches, vaults and domes

Question 26

what is contrapposto?

Answer 26

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

Question 27

what civilization greatly influenced greek art?

Answer 27

egyptian

Question 28

name the 3 styles of columns

Answer 28

1) doric 2) ionic 3) corinthian

Question 29

what is the subject matter of most greek

Answer 29

mythology

Question 30

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

Answer 30

wax death mask

Question 31

define drawing

Answer 31

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

Question 32

what are the 2 kinds of media used in drawing?

Answer 32

dry and wet

Question 33

what does cartoon mean?

Answer 33

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

Question 34

the colorant in art materials

Answer 34

pigment

Question 35

substance that make pigment adhere to a surface

Answer 35

binder

Question 36

what is the purpose of a cartoon?

Answer 36

plan a painting or some kind of project

Question 37

what is fixative and when is it used?

Answer 37

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

Question 38

name several of the instruments of dry media

Answer 38

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

Question 39

what do B and H indicate about a pencil?

Answer 39

B for black graphite pencils are darker and softer H for hardness graphite pencils are light and very hard

Question 40

name the different kind of binders

Answer 40

oil, wax, gum arabic, and glues

Question 41

what 2 things are erasers used for?

Answer 41

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

Question 42

wet media

Answer 42

ink

Question 43

the ink used to day is called

Answer 43

india ink

Question 44

describe the use of ink anciently

Answer 44

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

Question 45

Brush drawing

Answer 45

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

Question 46

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

Answer 46

Life Drawing

Question 47

what are the 2 approaches to sculpture?

Answer 47

Additive and subtactive

Question 48

relief sculpture

Answer 48

seen from one side- usually put up on a wall

Question 49

in the round

Answer 49

sculpture designed to be seen from all sides

Question 50

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

Answer 50

Gesture Drawing

Question 51

2 kinds of charcoal

Answer 51

vine charcoal and compressed charcoal

Question 52

with which dry media can you produce the most detail?

Answer 52

silver point

Question 53

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

Answer 53

charcoal

Question 54

contour drawing

Answer 54

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

Question 55

earth works

Answer 55

moving earth to make an additive sculpture.

Question 56

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

Answer 56

cast

Question 57

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

Answer 57

Parthenon

Question 58

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

Answer 58

Pantheon

Question 59

what 2 main things did romans add to architecture

Answer 59

concrete and arches

Question 60

what architectural formations were made possible by concrete?

Answer 60

vaults, domes, and arches

Question 61

how is compressed charcoal different from vine charcoal?

Answer 61

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