Vocab Flashcards
Something that allows the passage of light
Translucent
The white chalky substance used to prepare a surface to receive paint is called
Gesso
A sculptural composition consisting of an arrangement of miscellaneous objects of found materials is called
An assemblage
The use of series of small dots of color in a painting is an example of
Pointillism
A flexible thin blade with a handle typically used for mixing paint or applying wet media
Palette knife
The application of thick layers of paint to a canvas or other surface in painting is called
Impasto
A movement in art expressing imaginative dreams and visions free from conscious rational control
Surrealism
You are asked to make an object in your art piece intentionally deformed or altered, what is the name of this technique
Distortion
An art movement concerned with subjective emotional expression with emphasis on the creative spontaneous act
Abstract expressionism
A thin, transparent layer of paint or ink is called a
Wash
By placing one object in front of another an artist can create an illusion of depth. This is called:
Overlapping
A type of paint that is transparent and mixes with water is called
Watercolor
The act of placing things close together or side by side for comparison or contrast
Juxtaposition
Something that is not able to be seen through
Opaque
A two-dimensional work of art representing an arrangement of inanimate objects is called a:
Still life
