Midterm_Painting Flashcards
The term “painting” is derived from the Old French word
peintier
peintier means?
to paint.
which means “to paint, represent in a picture, stain, embroider, tattoo
pingere
painting refers to what?
- that which is painted, a picture depicted with paint”.
- art of portraying using paint.
- highly revered and ancient type of art
Painting`
types of painting styles
- Realism
- Photorealism
- Expressionism
- Impressionism
- Abstract
- Surrealism
Identify the types of painting styles
- painting art style that aims to give the viewer a reflection of the real world
- Many of the most famous paintings are painted in this style and for many, paintings made in this style are what they will think of when they think of ‘art’.
Realism
Identify the types of painting styles
- referred to as hyperrealism or super-realism.
- aims to create a painting that’s indistinguishable from real life or a photograph – hence the name.
Photorealism
Identify the types of painting styles
- style of art that doesn’t concern itself with realism, images and scenes are often distorted or painted with otherworldly, vivid colors that don’t match up with reality
- focus is instead on the artist’s ideas or feelings, which are expressed through the medium of art.
Expressionism
Identify the types of painting styles
- most commonly associated with the 19th century where small brush strokes are used to build up a larger picture.
- lies somewhere between expressionism and realism, with a focus on accurate lighting but with no emphasis on a realistic scene.
Impressionism
Identify the types of painting styles
- eschew realism altogether
- Objects may be represented by a color or a shape instead, with the interpretation left up to the viewer
- using shocking displays of color and form to dizzy the senses.
Abstract
Identify the types of painting styles
- first became a movement in the 20th century, with artists such as Salvador Dali becoming household names.
Surrealism
Types of Painting Meduims
- OIL
- WATER COLOUR
- ACRYLLIC
- GOUACHE
- PASTEL
- ENCAUSTIC
- FRESCO
- SPRAY PAINT
- DIGITAL
Identify the Types of Painting Meduims
- one of the oldest forms of painting and remain one of the most popular painting medium types to this day.
- easy to blend colours, but can be difficult to erase mistakes
- difficult medium to master.
OIL
Identify the Types of Painting Meduims
- tend to be inexpensive to purchase but, similar to oil paints, difficult to master.
- diluted with water meaning they can go a long way from a single tube
- work beautifully with light and are often used to paint landscapes.
WATER COLOUR
Identify the Types of Painting Meduims
- dating back to 1940, acrylic is a relatively new painting medium.
- dries quickly, is versatile, and can be very durable
- can even scrape them off if you act quickly.
ACRYLLIC
Identify the Types of Painting Meduims
-form of watercolour which has been modified to be opaque which differentiates it from more traditional watercolour paints
- dries quickly and dries to a slightly different colour than when it was wet.
- vibrant and can block out colours quickly
GOUACHE
Identify the Types of Painting Meduims
- come in the form of a stick of powdered pigment which is then pressed onto the canvas to apply the colour, with several different varieties available.
- get strong colours that are close to the natural pigmentation inside the pastel, and with few barriers to creating art, it’s possible to get a canvas and some pastels and get creating quickly with this type of medium.
PASTEL
Identify the Types of Painting Meduims
- ancient method of infusing colour into a surface, usually wood, canvas, or even tile.
- Pigments are added to a wax which is then heated and added to the surface, giving a luminous colour with strong dimensional qualities.
ENCAUSTIC
Identify the Types of Painting Meduims
- traditionally a quite large-scale painting medium, as they are usually applied over a layer of freshly laid lime plaster.
- allows the paint and pigment to bond with the plater, making the image integral to the surface
FRESCO
Identify the Types of Painting Meduims
- modern form of painting and has become associated with street art or graffiti.
- held in a sealed can and released in an aerosol spray, allowing smooth, even coats to be applied to a surface
- ideal when speed is of the essence and allows large areas to be painted in one sitting.
SPRAY PAINT
Identify the Types of Painting Meduims
- include virtual brushes of different sizes and textures as well as a range of colours that would be difficult to procure in reality
- new medium of painting, in digital format
- able to create paintings that can push the boundaries of their imagination
DIGITAL
TYPES OF PAINTING SUBJECTS
- HISTORICAL PAINTING
- PORTRAIT PAINTING
- GENRE PAINTING
- LANDSCAPE PAINTING
- STILL LIFE PAINTING
IDENTIFY THE TYPES OF PAINTING SUBJECTS
- focus on a representation of a particular historical, religious, or allegorical event
- moral message is usually a key component of the painting in question.
HISTORICAL PAINTING
IDENTIFY THE TYPES OF PAINTING SUBJECTS
- uses people as its subjects
- most commonly known type of portrait art focuses on a single person, but group or self-portraits are also classified under this type of painting subject.
PORTRAIT PAINTING
IDENTIFY THE TYPES OF PAINTING SUBJECTS
- has an everyday scene as its subject
- representation of life itself which is the subject.
GENRE PAINTING
IDENTIFY THE TYPES OF PAINTING SUBJECTS
- one of the most popular and enduring types of subject, focusing on a natural scene
- aim for a sense of realism, focusing on things like the light shining through clouds or reflecting off the water.
LANDSCAPE PAINTING
IDENTIFY THE TYPES OF PAINTING SUBJECTS
- looks at everyday or domestic objects and aims to accurately represent them
- used as a way to practice painting techniques, such as the way colours change as light and shadow drape across an object.
STILL LIFE PAINTING
