Module 1 Flashcards
a branch of philosophy dealing with the nature of art, beauty, and taste; also the study of the mind and emotions in relation to the sense of beauty
Aesthetics
formed by a group of artists, usually with set goal; may have a shared artistic style or ideology; i.e. Cubism, Expressionism, Surrealism, Pop Art, etc.
Art Movement
named by art historians long after art is made; based in time or geographical location; i.e. Baroque Art, Renaissance, Egyptian, etc.
Art Period
the meaning we derive from works of art through subject matter, context, and iconography
Content
the varied circumstances in which a work of art is (or was) produced and/or interpreted
Context
the arrangement or organization of the visual elements and principles in an artwork
Composition
often found next to the artwork, it list important facts about the artwork including the artist, title, year created, medium, size, and its location
Credit Lines
the basic building blocks of visual arts; line, shape, value, color, texture, space, time/motion
Visual Elements
the physical and visible characteristics inherent in works of art; includes size, medium, and composition
Form
the category of subjects with which artists work
Genre
the study of symbols
Iconography
focuses on the object’s physical characteristics as the main source of information
Objective Perspective
the rules that artists follow when composing the visual elements; unity, variety, emphasis, focal point, balance, rhythm, scale, proportion
Visual Principles
the “what” of the work of art. The first level on understanding art’s content
Subject Matter
knowledge residing in the emotions and thoughts of the viewer; the initial, instinctual reaction
Subjective Perspective
