Exam 3 Flashcards
abstract
Art that does not attempt to represent an accurate depiction of visual reality but instead uses shapes, colors, forms, and gestural marks to achieve its effec
Kente
A type of silk and cotton fabric made of interwoven cloth strips and native to the Akan ethnic group of South Ghana
Warp
The set of lengthwise threads attached to a loom before weaving begins
Weft
The crosswise threads that are woven through the warp in a loom to create cloth
Motif
A recurring thematic element or design in an artwork
History Paintings
Paintings that depict a momentous event or a scene from history
Salons
Art exhibitions held in Paris by the Royal Academy of Painting and Sculpture, significant for promoting new styles and artists
Volute
A spiral or scroll-like form often seen in architectural ornamentation
Fête Galante
A genre of painting that depicts elegant outdoor gatherings of upper-class society
Memento Mori
A Latin phrase meaning “remember you must die,” often used in art to remind viewers of their mortality
Vanitas
A type of still-life painting that includes symbols of death or change as a reminder of the transience of life
Genre
A category of artistic composition, characterized by similarities in form, style, or subject matter
Avant-Garde
Artistic movements or works that are experimental, innovative, and ahead of their time
Academies
Institutions established for the teaching and promotion of art
Chinoiseries
European interpretations of Chinese artistic motifs and techniques
Pastels
Soft, chalk-like crayons used in drawing and painting
Vedute
Italian term for “views,” often referring to detailed, realistic landscape paintings or prints of a cityscape or vista
Capriccio
A type of painting that combines real and imaginary elements in a fanciful manner
Picturesque
Aesthetic ideal that emphasizes charm, grace, and beauty
Composition
The arrangement of elements in an artwork
Sarcophagi
Stone coffins, often elaborately decorated, used for burying the dead.
Tracery
Ornamental stonework, typically in the form of interlacing arches and ribs
Turret
A small tower on a building, often at a corner or angle
Rosettes
Ornamental designs resembling a rose, often used in architecture and decorative arts