Terms for Formal Analysis Flashcards
1
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External form of an object or figure
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Shape
2
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The outline that defines a form
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Contour
3
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Recurring arrangements in an artwork
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Pattern
4
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Representing something realistically
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Naturalism
5
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Showing emotion
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Expressionism
6
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A depiction that is more perfect than the actual subject
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Idealistic
7
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The artist’s choice of color
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Palette
8
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Depicted in a simplified format
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Schematic
9
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Having massive or impressive size or context
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Monumental
10
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Exterior, vertical face of the building
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Facade
11
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The triangular structure on top of a columned porch, doorway, or window
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Pediment
12
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A distinctive subject appearing in the artwork
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Motif
