Types of ART Flashcards
Artworks created to transform a space, often involving three-dimensional elements and immersive experiences.
Installation Art:
Example: The artist’s installation art filled the gallery space with hanging sculptures, interactive elements, and ambient sound.
An art movement that portrays subjects from multiple viewpoints simultaneously, breaking them down into geometric shapes.
Cubism
Example: Picasso’s “Les Demoiselles d’Avignon” is a notable example of Cubism, with its fragmented and angular depiction of the human form.
The use of a single color or variations of a single color in an artwork, creating a harmonious and unified effect.
Monochromatic:
Example: The artist painted a monochromatic landscape using different shades of blue, conveying a serene and cohesive atmosphere.
Artists or works that are innovative, experimental, and ahead of their time, challenging established norms.
Avant-Garde:
Example: The avant-garde movement in the early 20th century sought to push the boundaries of traditional art forms and embrace new ideas.
The expressive movement or action captured in a drawing or painting, often conveying the energy and emotion of the subject.
Gesture
Example: The artist used quick and gestural strokes to capture the movement of dancers in a lively and dynamic way.
Three-dimensional artworks created by shaping or combining materials such as stone, metal, wood, or clay.
Sculpture
Example: The sculpture in the park depicted a figure in motion, showcasing the artist’s skill in manipulating materials.
The practice of creating artistic representations of individuals, capturing their likeness and often expressing their character.
Portraiture
Example: The artist specialized in portraiture, skillfully capturing the unique features and personality of each subject.
The main area of emphasis or attention in an artwork, directing the viewer’s gaze to a specific element.
Focal Point:
Example: The artist strategically placed bright colors in the focal point, drawing the viewer’s eye to the most important part of the painting.
A technique in drawing and painting that uses lines converging towards a vanishing point to create the illusion of depth and space.
Linear Perspective:
Example: Renaissance artists like Leonardo da Vinci employed linear perspective to give their artworks a realistic sense of depth.