Art

Define line and describe the different types of lines used, including their benefits.

Line is defined as a path through space. Horizontal lines create a path from side to side, and provide the horizon for a two-dimensional piece of art. Vertical lines create a path up and down, and provide strength and permanence to a piece. Diagonal lines slant and help create a sense of motion. Curvilinear lines, or curved lines, slowly change direction. Spirals and circles begin with a curvilinear line. Zigzag lines are connected, usually diagonal lines, and can travel horizontally or vertically.

Why were portraits important in early history? Using key terms from the lesson, describe the above self-portrait by Rembrandt.

Before photography and film, portraits provided a way to record a person's image. Rembrandt's self-portrait, or portrait of the painter himself, is a painting. It is a realist, frontal self-portrait, that relies strong contrasts between light and dark to show detail and emphasize the artists face. Each part is proportionate, so that no one feature is embellished, but instead compliment one another.

What is silverpoint and when was it first used? What are its advantages and disadvantages?

Silverpoint is a technique that uses a thin silver wire in a stick to create a drawing. It was first used during the 14th and 15th centuries. It can create unique and beautiful pieces of art, but is also difficult to work with and expensive.

Propaganda is ________________

Something created to deliberately convince or influence people's thoughts, opinions, and/or actions.

What is a handicraft? Examine the image above. Is it an example of functional piece art or fine art? Explain your answer.

A handicraft is made using hand skills and generally serves a utilitarian rather than fine art function. It is an example of a functional piece of art. Although it is beautifully made and artistic, it served a purpose for the ancient Greeks. It could have carried water, grain, or another substance.

Define and describe the attributes of a low relief sculpture. What is another term used to describe a low relief sculpture?

A low relief sculpture has less projection from the background plane than high relief. A low relief can also be called a bas relief.

Explain the difference between a piece of art and a craft.

A piece of art is a creative, visual expression of an idea in some form. A craft is the physical effort and skill used in the creative process.

the arrangement of visual elements in piece, which help to create understanding and convey the artist's message

Columnar monuments were used only by the Romans until the 14th century

Define the term, advertisement. Look at the advertisements below. Which communicates most to you? Why?

Advertisement is a method of communication, whether through words or pictures, used in order to persuade the general public to consume or purchase a product or service. Advertisement opinions will vary, but should be supported with reasoning.

American photographer Edward Steichen purchased the sculpture Bird in Space while in Paris, France. What occurred when he tried to return to the United States with the sculpture?

Although he was asked at customs what the sculpture was, US customs claimed it was not art. They charged him an import duty and labeled it as "kitchen utensils and supplies." Steichen refused to pay the duty because it was a piece of art and pieces of art are not taxed. The case eventually went to the Supreme Court, where it was concluded that the sculpture was a piece of art and Steichen did not have to pay the import tax

Which of the following is not a visual element of art?

Angle

Above is an image of Paul Gauguin's Tahitian Landscape. Which of the following is not true about this piece?

Gauguin relied on geometric shapes to create mood and energy in his piece.

Hercules, the Great Warrior, and the history behind the saying, "an elephant never forgets," are both examples of what type of artistic inspiration?

Myth or Legend

Define the following terms: - patron - illuminated manuscript - relic

Patron: A person or group that commissions a work of art. Illuminated manuscript: A handwritten book with painted illustrations produced in the Middle Ages. Relic: An object highly-respected and carefully preserved because of its association with a martyr or saint.

What drawing technique is each the artworks below an example of? How is the medium made that is used for each technique?

Picture 1: This drawing is an example of vine charcoal. The medium used to create vine charcoal drawings is made by burning plant material, such as bamboo, into different consistencies. Picture 2: This is a chalk drawing. Chalk is a soft calcium based drawing medium made from ground minerals and fossilized shells that are mixed with a gum or resin.

What is the name of the building above?

The Woolworth Building

Describe the development of metalworking in Europe.

The age of metals made its appearance in Europe and in the Aegean region around 2300BCE, copper, gold, and tin had been mined, worked and traded even earlier. The metals mined thus far could be worked, however they were too soft to be functional. The introduction of Bronze, an alloy, or mixture of tin and copper, changed the peoples of Europe. Strong weapons could be fashioned and exquisite objects made of bronze were fashioned.

In Van Gogh's Starry Night, he incorporated symbolic expression, using the visual elements of art, through all of the following actions, except which?

The artist has created the piece so that the negative space overpowers the positive space

Examine the painting above. Based on your knowledge of art and the painting itself, which of the following is not true?

The painting was commissioned by the government for the church, as a peace offering.

Explain the difference between the shell and the skeleton in architecture.

The shell is the exterior of the structure. The skeleton is the main interior support and is made of a sturdier material than the exterior.

Name the art piece above, its location, and the technique the artist used to create it. What can be observed about this piece and the technique used?

This is a stained glass piece, found in the Chartes Cathedral in France. We can see how light coming through behind creates a colorful and illuminating image.

What type of construction is this an example of? Why might this type of construction be chosen?

This is an example of a vault, specifically a barrel vault. This type of construction is very stable because of its weight bearing capacity. Therefore the structure is likely to be long-lasting.

Explain how wood engraving is done, including its primary benefit. Which artist perfected this type of relief printing?

Wood engraving is the process of carving into the hard side of a piece of wood. It is useful if the artist wants to add a lot of fine detail to the image, rather than color for instance. It was perfected by Thomas Bewick.

Design

the arrangement of visual elements in piece, which help to create understanding and convey the artist's message

Impasto is ______________

thickly applied paint that lets us see brushstrokes.