Art 1 Vocabulary

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Hellenistic period

-emotion -draped clothing -stretched out

classical period

-firm concentration -less rigid -detailed -muscle and strength

Archaic period

-upright with one foot ahead of the other -slight smile

impressionists

Artists that painted the style of the nineteenth century where they painted with small strokes of the primary colors side by side to give the illusions of other hues to simulate reflected light

Whether or not you consider graffiti a form of art should depend upon...

your own feelings and opinions

From which group of artists did ancient Roman artists receive their inspiration?

Greek Artists

Which two groups of sculptures are commonly mistaken for one another?

Greek and Roman

What purpose does a horizon line serve in a perspective drawing?

It serves as a guide

Which artist was known for his extensive journals containing notes and sketches concerning his many interests (including the study of the human anatomy)?

Leonardo de Vinci

Which of the following was an inspiration for symbolism used by the Mexican Muralists?

Mexican Culture

Which artist is known for lying on his back and painting the entire ceiling of a large chapel?

Michaelangelo

the principles

Proportion Emphasis/Focal Point Repetition Movement Balance Variety Contrast Harmony Unity

illuminated manuscript

a book containing written text and painted illustrations

reproduction

a copy of a piece of art

linear perspective

a drawing technique which creates depth in a picture

Archaic smile

a faint smile found on sculptures from the Archaic period

horizon line

a guide line drawn at eye level

altarpiece

a large painting divided into three folding sections

mural

a large wall painting usually meant to convey a message

the Feldman Model of Criticism

a model of criticism composed of four steps: description, interpretation, analysis and judgment

Which of the following best describes an illuminated manuscript?

a page containing both text and painted adornments

portraiture

a painting or drawing of a person

gesture drawing

a quick, rough sketch, often used as a warm up exercise

repition

a repeated element

still life

a scene involving still or motionless objects

form

a shape that has been made to appear three dimensional

symbol

a sign or object representing a deeper meaning

apprentice

a student who works under a teacher to master a new skill

pigment

a substance that adds color to paint

landscape

an outdoor scene involving nature

Which of the following best describes the pose of an Archaic sculpture?

an upright stance with one foot stepping in front of the other

Which of the following inspired the Italian Renaissance?

ancient Roman heritage

balance

arranging the elements so all areas of an artwork are equal

Which group of people can benefit from art criticism?

artists, viewers, art critics

The process of defining art should...

be personal and individualized

What made the Book of Kells so famous?

beautifully elaborate designs

secondary colors

color created when two primary colors mix

cool colors

colors that give off a cool feeling

warm colors

colors that give off a warm feeling

Interpreting art requires the viewer to do what?

create and answer questions concerning a work of art

rythme

creates a visual beat throughout the artwork

variety

creates visual interest by using different elements

positive criticism

criticism which helps you improve

Analysis involves

describing how the elements and principles of design work together

proportion

different sizes in relation to one another

Which of the following describes sculptures from the Hellenistic Period?

dramatic figures in stretched-out poses

Which of the following is an example of accepting positive criticism?

finding positive aspects of criticism to help yourself improve

What principle is meant to catch your eye?

focal point

harmony

gives the art calmness, all parts agree in unison

texture

how the surface of an object looks and/or feels

Which of the following was not a trait found in Caravaggio's paintings?

immoral scenes

How were books copied during the Middle Ages?

individually handwritten

A young boy studies a painting. After careful examination he comes up with a story for the piece. This is an example of what step in the Feldman Model of Criticism?

interpretation

A viewer looks at a work of art and determines that it is successful. This conclusion is what step in the Feldman Model of Criticism?

judgement

What is the last and possibly most crucial step in the Feldman Model of Criticism?

judgement

Which type of art was not discussed as being created during the middle ages?

large painted murals

Which two elements play a major role when creating a Celtic knot?

line and shape

one-point perspective

linear perspective with one vanishing point

two-point perspective

linear perspective with two vanishing points

Which social class most inspired Baroque artists?

lower classes

graffiti

markings done on someone else's property without permission

A woman is examining a modern abstract painting and notices a Celtic knot in the background. From which time period did this painting's artist most likely receive his or her inspiration?

middle ages

How are secondary colors created?

mixing two primary colors

analogous colors

neighboring colors on the color wheel

Where are analogous colors found on the color wheel?

next to each other

oil paints

oil paints—slow drying paint consisting of oil, paste, and pigment

complementary colors

opposite colors on the color wheel which enhance one another

color

pigments we see in the world

Space taken up by an object is...

positive space

Prehistoric symbols allow us to know what...

prehistoric people valued or felt was important

What is the most important element when drawing the human figure?

proportion

When you make an initial reaction, it is important to

reevaluate your reaction to make an educated judgment

Which of the following themes is most commonly found in Baroque art?

religion

If an element, such as color, were to be repeated within a work of art, what principle would be created?

repition

The dollar bill, which has been copied over a million times, is an example of what?

reproduction

art restoration

restoring an artwork it to its near-original condition

Aside from religion, what inspired Baroque artists?

scenes of everyday life

What were the three main art forms used by Baroque artists?

sculpture, painting and architecture

Which of the following words would not be used to describe Northern Renaissance art?

simplistic

Which of the following was a benefit to painting with oil paints as opposed to paints used earlier?

slower drying times

innate

something that is inborn, natural to the person like a natural gift

the elements

space value color texture form shape line

When writing a description it is important to provide what kind of details?

specific

When accepting art criticism, it is important to...

take away the positive

What motivated a religious trend in art during the Baroque era?

tension between the Catholic and Protestant faiths

Kouros

the Greek word for "young man"

Kore

the Greek word for "young woman"

space

the area an object occupies and/or the area surrounding an object

elements and principles of design

the basic building blocks of art

chiaroscuro

the contrast of light and dark colors

movement

the direction your eyes are draw when viewing art

To discuss the Italian Renaissance is to discuss

the flourishing arts of Italy

In 1606, Carlo Maderno was commissioned to design a façade for St. Peter's. What is the definition of a façade?

the front of a building

façade

the front of a building

value

the lightness or darkness of a color

primary colors

the most basic of colors, consisting of red, yellow, and blue

art criticism

the process of evaluating and judging art

What is the purpose of art criticism?

to evaluate and judge art

line

two connected points

What type of surface did both prehistoric artists and the Mexican Muralists use to depict symbols?

walls

viewer interpretation

what a viewer interprets a work of art to mean or represent

artist intent

what an artist intends his/her art to mean or represent

emphasis/focal point

what your eye is drawn to first

focal point

what your eye is drawn to first

unity

when all of the elements and principles work together to create a sense of completion

commission

when an artist is hired by someone to create a specific work of art

shape

when both ends of a line are connected to create a form

vanishing point

where all the lines in a drawing or painting ultimately disappear


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