Midterm 1 Flashcards
scale
changes where you stand within relation to the painting/the size of the objects/subjects within the work
composition
the arrangement of forms within the painting/arrangement of the figures relative to one another and the space they occupy
Pictoral Space
the illusion of 3D space and form
space
the illusion of three dimensionality on a 2D surface
dimunition
the fact that things further away from us will appear smaller
modelling
using light and shadow to create dimension
forshortening
when something is depicted perpendicular to the picture plane/ how an object is depicted in relation to space
linear perspective
calculated system using orthogonal lines and vanishing points to create perspective
how is the illusion of space created?
atmospheric and linear perspective as well as orthogonal lines
What are implied lines?
pose, gaze, gesture lines
What are the formal qualities of Neoclassicism/academic art?
Organized and rational
Stage-like composition
Colours are saturated
Line > Colour
looks very realistic, usually tries to communicate a moral message
What are some of the qualities of realism
- a focus on contemporary events
- a more politically motivated tone
- dusty colors
- used print making, lithography, typography
- countered academic art at the time
Impressionism
captures a fleeting moment
focuses on light and time
painting outdoors, complimentary colours
Ex: Claude Monet
what is visuality?
the study of cultural aspects of seeing and being seen
what is primitivism
a western interest in cultures and peoples deemed to be less civilized and closer to nature
