Art 1 Vocabulary
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