Exam 2 Flashcards
Genre
A category of artistic composition characterized by similarities in form, style, or subject matter
Naturalistic
Representing objects or scenes from the real world in a natural, realistic manner
Piazza
An open public square, especially in an Italian town
Obelisk
A tall, four-sided, narrow tapering monument which ends in a pyramid-like shape at the top
Entablature
The upper section of a classical building, resting on columns and consisting of the architrave, frieze, and cornice
Nave
The central part of a church building, intended to accommodate most of the congregation
Pediment
A triangular gable forming the end of a roof or over a door or window
Baldachin
A ceremonial canopy of stone, metal, or fabric over an altar, throne, or doorway
Crossing Piers
The thickened areas of a church or cathedral where the transept crosses the nave
Coffer
A recessed decorative panel used in a series to decorate ceilings or vaults
Portico
A structure consisting of a roof supported by columns at regular intervals, typically attached as a porch to a building.
Allegory
A story, poem, or image that can be interpreted to reveal a hidden meaning, typically a moral or political one
Travertine
A form of limestone deposited by mineral springs, often used in building construction
Tenebrism
A style of painting where there are violent contrasts of light and dark, with darkness dominating the image
Retablos
Small devotional paintings, usually on wood or tin, popular in Mexican and Southwestern U.S. religious art
Portal
A doorway, gate, or other entrance, especially a large and elaborate one
Broken Pediment
A pediment that is interrupted in the center, often seen in architecture
Matte
A dull, non-reflective surface or finish
Cherub
A type of angel often depicted as a winged child
Etching
A printmaking technique where a metal plate is covered with a protective coating, then the design is drawn with a needle through the coating to expose the metal beneath
Drypoint
An intaglio printmaking technique where an image is incised into a plate with a hard-pointed needle
Camera Obscura
An optical device used in drawing, consisting of a box with a hole through which an image of the external scene is projected onto the opposite surface
Burin
A tool used for engraving metal or wood
Vanitas
A type of symbolic work of art especially associated with still life painting in Flanders and the Netherlands in the 16th and 17th centuries, containing symbols of death or change as a reminder of their inevitability
Flower Pieces
Paintings or works of art that primarily feature flowers as the main subject
Segmental Pediment
A type of pediment with a curved top rather than a triangular shape
Bay
In architecture, a division of space, often marked by columns, piers, or other supports
Clapboard
Overlapping wooden siding used on the exterior of buildings
Oculus
A circular window or opening in a dome or wall
Wattle and Daub
A building material consisting of interwoven sticks and twigs covered with clay or mud
Limner
A painter, especially of portraits or miniatures
Bodhisattva
In Buddhism, a being who is dedicated to attaining enlightenment for the sake of others
Gopuras
Elaborate monumental entrance gateways to temples in South India
Minaret
A tall, slender tower attached to a mosque, typically with one or more balconies from which a muezzin calls Muslims to prayer
Chattri
A dome-shaped pavilion used as an element in Indian architecture
Chamfered
Having an edge or corner cut off at an angle
Finial
A decorative ornament at the top of a pinnacle, gable, or similar structure
Iwan
A vaulted hall or space in Middle Eastern architecture, often open on one side
Arabesque
A complex, ornate design of intertwined floral, foliate, or geometric elements
Atelier
A workshop or studio, especially one used by an artist or designer
Calligraphy
Decorative handwriting or handwritten lettering
Cenotaph
A monument erected in honor of a person or group of people whose remains are elsewhere
Handscroll
A long, narrow, horizontal scroll for calligraphy or painting
Literati Painting
A style of Chinese painting that emphasizes the artist’s personal expression and scholarly ideals
Album Leaf
A small painting, drawing, or calligraphy piece mounted on a sheet or album page
Porcelain
A type of ceramic material made by heating materials, generally including clay, in a kiln
Kiln
A furnace or oven for burning, baking, or drying, especially for firing pottery
Ink Painting
Artwork made using ink, often associated with Chinese and Japanese painting traditions
Gold Leaf
Thin sheets of gold used for gilding or decoration
Fusuma
Sliding paper-covered doors or partitions used in traditional Japanese architecture
Tatami Mat
A traditional Japanese mat used for flooring in traditional Japanese-style rooms
Tokonoma
A built-in recessed space in a Japanese room, often used for displaying art or flower arrangements
Shoin
A traditional Japanese architectural style featuring a built-in desk and shelves
Shoji
Sliding paper doors or room dividers used in traditional Japanese architecture
Raku Ware
A type of Japanese pottery that is traditionally low-fired and often used for tea ceremonies
Lacquer
A clear or colored varnish that dries by solvent evaporation and often hardens by chemical reaction
Maki-e
A Japanese lacquer technique where designs are sprinkled with powdered metal or other materials
Ukiyo-e:
A genre of Japanese art that flourished from the 17th through 19th centuries, featuring scenes from everyday life, landscapes, theater, and pleasure quarters
Nishiki-e
A type of ukiyo-e print made using multiple blocks, each with a different color
Polychrome
Decorated in several colors, especially in a contrasting and varied way
Japonisme
A French term describing the influence of Japanese art, fashion, and aesthetics on Western culture
Earthworks
Artworks or structures made from the earth, such as mounds, trenches, or sculptures
Beveled
Cut or shaped with an angle other than a right angle
Reintegration
In art conservation, the process of reuniting separated parts of an artwork
Quillwork
Decorative designs made by sewing or weaving porcupine quills onto leather or fabric
Twining
A technique in basket weaving where two strands of material are twisted together
Plaiting
Braiding or weaving together strands of material
Ovoid
Egg-shaped
Formline
A characteristic style of Northwest Coast Indigenous art featuring distinct lines and shapes
Slip
A liquid mixture of clay and water used for decoration or casting
X-ray Style
A modern Indigenous Australian art style characterized by detailed images of animals and plants, often depicted as if x-rayed
Incised
Cut into with a sharp tool
Courses
Layers or rows of stone, brick, or other building materials
Header Course
In masonry, a course of bricks or stones laid with the ends facing outward
Chevron
An inverted V-shaped pattern
Gable
The triangular section of wall at the end of a pitched roof
Bargeboards
Decorative boards attached to the projecting gables of a roof
Appliqué
A decorative technique in which one piece of fabric is sewn on top of another
Tapa
A type of cloth made from the bark of certain trees, especially in the Pacific islands, often decorated with designs
