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
Jasperware
A type of stoneware developed by Josiah Wedgwood, often in pale blue and white colors
Contrapposto
An Italian term meaning “counterpose,” referring to a stance in sculpture where the figure stands with most of its weight on one foot, creating a sense of tension and relaxation.
Portico
A structure consisting of a roof supported by columns, often leading to the entrance of a building
Central Plan
An architectural design where the main space of a building is centralized around a central point, often seen in churches or temples
Sublime
An aesthetic quality in art that inspires awe, often associated with vast, grand, or powerful natural landscapes
Cenotaph
A monument erected in honor of a person or group of people whose remains are elsewhere
Idealization
Portraying a subject in an idealized or perfect form, often seen in classical art
Atelier
A workshop or studio, especially one used by an artist or designer
Odalisque
A female slave or concubine in a harem, often depicted in Western art as a reclining nude
Grand Manner
An elevated style of painting that was considered the highest form of art, often depicting historical or mythological subjects with idealized figures
Lithograph
A printmaking technique where a design is drawn on a flat stone or metal plate with a greasy crayon, then transferred to paper
Romanticism
A movement in art and literature that emphasized emotion, imagination, and individualism
Neoclassical
An artistic movement that revived classical themes and styles from ancient Greece and Rome
Naturalistic
Art that aims to depict objects and scenes realistically, often with attention to detail
Value
The lightness or darkness of a color, often used to create contrast and volume in a painting
Texture
The surface quality of an object, often perceived through touch or visually
Camera Obscura
An optical device used in drawing and for entertainment, projecting an image of its surroundings onto a screen
Chancel
The space around the altar in a church, often reserved for clergy and choir
Calotype
An early photographic process using paper coated with silver iodide, allowing for the production of multiple prints
Historicism
An artistic movement that draws inspiration from historical styles or themes.
Barrel Vaults
A series of arches placed side by side, creating a tunnel-like structure
Arcade
A series of arches supported by columns, often used in architecture to create a covered walkway or gallery
Realism
An artistic movement that aims to depict ordinary subjects realistically, often emphasizing social issues
Nocturne
A painting or musical composition inspired by or evocative of the night
Naturalism
A style of art and literature that aims to depict the real world accurately and without artificiality
Japonisme
En Plein Air
A French term meaning “in the open air,” often used to describe painting outdoors
Etching
A printmaking technique where a metal plate is covered with an acid-resistant ground, then drawn upon with a needle to expose the metal, which is then etched with acid to create the design
Ukiyo-e
A genre of Japanese woodblock prints and paintings, often depicting scenes of everyday life.
Impressionism
An artistic movement characterized by a focus on capturing fleeting moments of light and color in everyday scenes
Iconographic
Concerned with the study or interpretation of symbols or imagery in art
Repoussoir
A compositional technique in art where an object or figure is placed in the foreground to create depth
Post-Impressionism
An artistic movement following Impressionism, characterized by a focus on structure, form, and symbolic content
Atmospheric Perspective
A technique in art where distant objects are depicted with less clarity, mimicking the effect of haze or atmospheric conditions
Complementary Color
Colors that are opposite each other on the color wheel, which, when combined, create contrast and vibrancy.
Hue
The attribute of a color by virtue of which it is discernible as red, green, blue, etc
Impasto
A painting technique where paint is applied thickly to create texture and depth
Expressionistic
Artistic style emphasizing the portrayal of emotions and subjective experience rather than objective reality
Symbolism
A movement in art and literature focused on using symbols to represent ideas and emotions
Graphic Artist
An artist who works in mediums such as drawing, printmaking, or graphic design
Femme Fatale
A seductive woman who leads men into dangerous or compromising situations
Art Nouveau:
An artistic movement characterized by flowing lines, organic forms, and ornamental motifs inspired by nature
Realism
: An artistic movement that aims to depict ordinary subjects realistically, often emphasizing social issues
Voussiors
The wedge-shaped stones in an arch
Chasing
A metalworking technique of decorating the surface of metal objects with indentations, often done with a hammer and punch.
Landscape Architecture:
The design and planning of outdoor spaces, such as parks and gardens.
Cameo
A small relief carving in which the design is raised against a lower, flat background
Grand Tour
An educational trip, especially popular among wealthy Europeans in the 17th and 18th centuries, to visit cultural sites in Europe.
Prix de Rome:
A prestigious scholarship awarded by the French government for study at the French Academy in Rome.
Painterly
A style of painting characterized by visible brushstrokes and an emphasis on the process of painting itself.
Linear
A style of art characterized by clear, sharp lines and contours.
Medium
The materials used by an artist to create a work of art, such as paint, clay, or digital tools.
Period Style:
The characteristic style of art and architecture associated with a particular historical period.
Regional Style:
A distinctive artistic style associated with a particular geographic region.
Illusionism:
The artistic technique of creating a three-dimensional appearance on a two-dimensional surface.
Modeling:
The use of light and shadow to create the illusion of three-dimensional form on a two-dimensional surface.
