unit 5 Flashcards
realistic
actual visible reality, can have the look of optical information
realism
surface reality, recording what is seen, even if it is imagined or supernatural
surreal
art that explores the unconscious mind, often combining dreamlike, fantastical, or bizarre imagery to challenge reality.
naturalistic
physical appearance is the primary inspiration but it is not as literal as realistic work
pointillism
a painting technique where small distinct dots of color are applied in patterns to form an image, relying on the viewer’s eye to blend the colors.
idealism
represents things as they ought to be according to a philosophy
romantic
in the tradition of fictitious tales, showing an idealized view of the extraordinary or extravagant
romanticism
a broad movement or attitude developed in the late 18th century with an emphasis on emotion, and its concentration on the imaginative powers of the artist
history painting
painting that includes figures in any kind of historical, mythological or biblical narrative generally conveying a high moral or intellectual idea and often adopting a grand pictorial style
abstract
schematic, deriving ideas from reality but not using realistic forms, simplification of detail, translation into pure shapes, colors or patterns, not observable aspects of nature
expressionism
expression of subjective feelings, and appeal to the subjective response of the beholders
abstract expressionist
an art movement focused on spontaneous, abstract forms, and expressive emotional content - often through dynamic brushwork and non-representational imagery.
german expressionist
early 20th-century art movement characterized by bold, distorted forms, intense colors, and emotional - dark themes of the time.
neo-expressionist
late 20th-century art movement that revived expressive figurative painting with raw, gestural brushwork, and vibrant - intense and unsettling visuals.
conventional
conforming to accepted models or traditions, not natural, original or spontaneous
