Final Exam in Art Survey
acrylic paint
mixture of pigment and a plastic vehicle that can be thinned with water
woodcut
oldest form of printmaking
unity
oneness or wholeness
fresco secco
painting on dry plaster
modeling
pliable material is shaped into a three-dimensional form
realism
portrayal of reality without distortion
ink
primary fluid medium used in drawing
planographic printing
printing from a flat surface
typography
process for designing and composing letterforms
hierarchical scaling
relative size to indicate the relative importance of figures being depicted
freestanding sculpture
sculpture that one may walk around
bas-relief
sculptures project only slightly from the background
iconography
study of themes and symbols
ergonomics
the applied science of equipment design intended to minimize discomfort and therefore maximize performance of the user
architecture
the art and science of designing buildings, bridges, and other structures
ceramics
the art or process of making objects out of baked clay
proportion
the comparative size; of elements or images in relation to each other or to the whole
form
the how of a work of art
measure
the length and width of a line
focal point
the main point of interest in a work of art
value
the relative lightness or darkness of an image
subject
the what of a work of art
kinetic
this type of sculpture actually does move
transferred image
approximate symmetry
work of art has a symmetrical feeling, but slight variations
painting
work of art in which the primary aspect is liquid material applied to a surface with an implement
ephemeral art
works that are temporary and/or made to disintegrate
touch
Texture is used to describe the surface character of a material and is experienced primarily through the sense of ______________________.
gauffrage
The 20th-century American abstract artist Josef Albers created Solo V, an inkless intaglio technique known as _____________________________.
The Sacrifice of Isaac
The Renaissance began in 1401 with a competition for the commission to sculpt bronze doors for the baptistery of Florence. The subjects of the entry panels was _______________________________.
symbolism
The _____________________________________ of colors, their meanings, are culture-specific.
ink
The primary fluid medium used in drawing is ___________.
monument
The primary purpose of _______________________________ is to preserve memories of persons or events. They serve as expressions of the need or desire to "never forget".
brightness gradient
The terms texture gradient and _________________________ refer to the gradual changes of objects as they are viewed in actual depth.
cartoon
The word ________________________ derives from the Italian cartone, meaning "paper".
Renaissance
The word ____________________________ is derived from the French and means rebirth.
matrix
The working surface from which a print is made is called a _______________________.
proximity
Visual unity in a composition can be achieved by placing figures or objects in close ______________________ to one another or, in some cases, physically connecting them.
Iconography
What do we call the study of symbols?
Oneness of wholeness in a work of art
What is Unity?
An emblem that is specific and used to designate a company, university, sports team, etc.
What is a logo?
Value
What term is used to refer to the relative degree of lightness or darkness of a surface or a color?
public art
Works created for public spaces are referred to as ___________________________.
drawing
Broadly defined, __________________________ is the art of running an implement that leaves a mark over a surface.
Athens; Pericles
During the Classical period, ____________________ because the center of Greek art and culture under the dynamic statesman ________________________.
pictographs
During the Middle Minoan period, a form of writing based on ____________________, called Linear A was developed.
unity
________________ is a sense of oneness or cohesiveness.
acid bath that etches the exposed areas of the matrix
Etching is an intaglio process in which the matrix is first covered with an acid-resistant ground. The ground is removed with a needle. The completed matrix drawing is then put into a(n) _______________________________________________________________.
tenebrism
From the Italian meaning "shadowy matter", ________________________________, mimics the effects of a harsh "spotlight" emanating from a single light source with clear directionality.
Rectilinear
How would you describe a shape that has straight edges and angular corners?
fresco
______________________ is the art of painting on plaster.
Actual
_______________________ lines are those that are physically present in a work of art.
Cuneiform
_________________________ derives from the Latin word meaning "wedge" because this type of writing was wedge shaped.
modeling
_________________________, in sculpture, is the process of shaping a pliable material, such as clay or wax, into a three-dimensional form.
value
___________________________ refers tp the lightness or darkness of a hue- it's degree of luminosity.
design
______________________________ or composition is a process- the act of organizing the visual elements to effect a desired aesthetic in a work of art.
iconography
_______________________________ is the study of symbols in the visual arts.
expressionism
__________________________________ can be defined as a style that reflects a subjective, "inner world"- a style that conveys the psychological and emotional state of the artist.
ziggurats
__________________________________ were large pyramidal platforms created to hold a temple at the top.
Nonobjective
___________________________________ art, often used as a synonym for abstract art, does not begin with objects in the visible world.
radial balance
___________________________________ is evident in compositions in which elements radiate from- or are organized around- a center point.
ephemeral art
________________________________________ is a contemporary genre that is best described as transitory and impermanent-not intended to last (except in documentation) beyond the experience a moment.
Principles of design
________________________________________ refer to the visual strategies that along with the elements of art, are used to construct a work of art.
complementary color schemes
____________________________________________ are based on colors that are across from each one another on the color wheel.
basketry
animal or vegetable gibers are woven into containers
site-specific
art created for or in a single location
mass
bulk if a solid three-dimensional form
genres
categories of subjects with which artists work
visual elements
color, line, shape, texture
1.) Preliminary Sketch 2.) Used to articulate ideas 3.) A complete work in and of themselves
Identify at least two of the three things drawings may serve as:
serigraphy
In _____________________________________, also known as silkscreen printing, stencils are used to create the design or image.
balance
In art, __________________________ refers to the distribution of the weight, mass, or other elements of a work of art the achieve harmony.
line
In art, a _______________ is usually defined as a moving dot and is both the simplest and most complex of the visual elements.
thrown
In ceramics, a pot can be _________________ quite rapidly and effortlessly on a wheel once the techniques have been mastered.
idealized beauty of the human body
In his Adam and Eve engraving, the Northern Renaissance master Albrecht Durer emphasizes the ___________________________________________________________.
warp
In weaving, the lengthwise fibers are called the _____________.
Urban design is the concept of incorporating various elements into cities, towns, villages, neighborhoods, etc. to make the area look good, while functioning properly
In your own words, describe the concept of urban design:
texture
derived from the Latin word for "weaving" and is used to describe surface character
rhythm
describes recurrent visual motifs
radial balance
design elements radiate from a center point
metal plates
Intaglio prints are made by using ___________________________ into which lines have been incised.
1.) Relief 2.) Intaglio 3.) Lithography 4.) Serigraphy
List at least three of the four major printmaking categories:
Casting, modeling, carving, constructed, assemblage
List at least three techniques that may be used to make a sculpture:
Orange, Green, Violet
List the so-called secondary colors:
1.) Hue 2.) Value 3,) Intensity (saturation)
List the three perceptual properties of color:
surface
Lithography is a _____________________ or planographic printing process.
amphitheaters
One of the most impressive and famous monuments of ancient Rome is the Coliseum. The structure consists of two back-to-back _______________________________.
the invasion of England by William the Conqueror
Perhaps the most famous surviving tapestry is the period Bayeux Tapestry, which describes ______________________ in a continuous narrative.
color wheel
Sir Isaac Newton's color circle served as the precedent for the twelve-point __________________________ and the foundation of color theory in art.
in or for one location
Site-specific works are distinguished from other artworks in that they are produced __________________________________________________.
scale
Size refers to measurement, and ______________________ refers to the size of a work or form in relation to- or compared to- the average size of a human being.
caricature
flagrant exaggeration and distortion of natural features
shape
flat, enclosed areas
nonporus
glassy coating that is impervious to water
domes
hemispherical forms that are rounded when viewed from beneath
vantage point
location of the viewer's eyes
it only yields a single image
A monotype differs from all other printmaking techniques because ____________________________________.
contour
A ________________________ line is not an actual line but an edge that is perceived where a three-dimensional form curves away from the viewer.
keystone
A ___________________________, in architecture is the wedge-shaped stone placed in the top center of an arch to prevent the arch from falling inward.
layout
A _______________________________ is a way of organizing the design elements in a printed work such as a poster, book, or magazine.