Art History 101 : Art Form

what are some techniques of ceramics?

1. Wheel Thrown Pottery (first for pottery 2.Hand built (coils, pinch, slabs, slip casting)

what is an photography technique?

An freeze action by using a slow shutter speed and tripod

what is an idealized art artistic approach?

Based on a perfect model of an idea, such as human form.

what are some examples of techniques of art work?

Etching, carving, montage, and taking close up photographs are examples of techniques.

What is content?

Is the idea or theme related to the artwork. It's the MEANING of the artwork, what it's about. Content is related to interpretation, which is subjective. Everything about the artwork (title, medium, technique, subject matter, etc.) contributes to understanding the content or meaning of the work.

what is an medium (Media) of art work?

Is the material used to create it.

what is an non-representational artistic approach?

It doesn't look like anything you'd see in the real world

what is an abstract artistic approach?

It is based on something in the real world but it simplifies, exaggerates or distorts it.

what is an representational artistic approach?

It looks like something you'd see in the real world. (It's called figurative art when human form is the primary subject).

What is the medium of porcelain?

It must be fired at a higher temperature to become hard. It has been highly prized for centuries for its whiteness, translucency, and strong body. The walls of a bowl can be made thin because of this

What is the medium of earthenware?

Since earthenware clay becomes hard at relatively low (although still hot) temperatures, it does not require a kiln to fire it.

What are some major genres of painting?

Still life, portraiture, and landscape

What did Julian and Maria Martinez do?

This ceramics bowl was handbuilt by Maria Martinez and painted by her husband Julian in a black on black pattern. Martinez made it using the coiling technique out of earthenware clay/

what is an stylized art artistic approach?

Uses stereotypes to portray something in the real world, such as a valentine heart.

what are some examples of medium (Media) of art work?

Watercolor, oil paints, porcelain, pen and ink, and marble.

what is an art form

a form of creative expression. It is a broad category.

what is an artistic movement?

a particular style and philosophy shared by a number of artists.

what is an historical period?

a period in history distinguished by particular developments, events and characteristics.

What is an example of using impasto?

a technique based on building up thick areas of paint

What does oil painting techniques include

glazing, layering, scraping, and impasto.

Slip Casting Bone China

is a very seductive material to work with, possessing qualities of intense whiteness, translucency, and strength. ... After the model is finished a plaster mold (negative form) is made for slip casting the bone china

what is an ceramics?

made of clay and hardened by heat

What are some major art forms in the visual arts?

painting, sculpture, drawing, printmaking, photography, film, architecture, design, and crafts.

what is an technique of art work?

refers to a method used to make an artwork. It's the way an artist has achieved a particular look. Etching, carving, montage, and taking close up photographs

what is style?

refers to artistic characteristics of an artist; for example, what colors, techniques, subjects, etc. the artist favors. The more unique and distinct the style of the artist, the more important many people consider the artist to be.

what is context?

refers to the social, cultural, natural and historical environment. which has influenced an artist or artwork. Contemporary critics emphasize this. They say you must understand contextual factors before understanding an artwork.

what is the genre of a visual artwork?

refers to the type or style of subject matter. It is a way of classifying art by subject matter.

what is the technique of burnishing?

rubbing the clay surface with a smooth rock before firing it).

what is an example of an historical period?

the Italian Renaissance and the Ming Dynasty

What is the subject matter of a visual artwork?

the main focus of the artwork. In general, it's something you can see and not an idea.