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Abstract- Artwork in which little or no attempt is made to represent images realistically and where objects are often simplified or distorted.
Abstraction-The process of distorting images so they no longer appear realistic.
Additive Sculpture-a three-dimensional work of art created by joining a series of parts together.
Aerial View-looking at a space from above
Architecture-the art and science of designing buildings and other functional structures.
Artifact-an object representing a particular culture or stage of technological development
Artist-a person who expresses her/his view of the world through the creative use of materials.
Asymmetry- a type of balance that results when two sides of an artwork are visually balanced even though they are very different.
Atmospheric Perspective- the technique used to create the illusion of distance in a two-dimensional work of art. This is achieved by using a lack of details as well as bluer, lighter, and duller colors for distant objects.
Background- the area of an artwork that appears to be behind other objects or farther away from the viewer.
Balance- the principle of design in which the arrangement of the parts of an artwork give an overall sense of equality in visual weight.
Blending- the action of mixing or combining things together.
Brainstorming-the process of coming up with ideas either in a group or independently.
Brush Strokes-a line, shape, mark, or texture made with a paintbrush.
Ceramics-pots and other articles made from clay and hardened by heat.
Cityscape-an artwork that gives a view of a city.
Coil-long roll of clay joined into a circle or spiral.
Collage-artwork make by cutting and gluing bits of paper, pictures, fabric or other material to a flat surface.
Collograph-a type of print made by inking a printing block made from objects and textures glued to a surface in low relief.
Color- the element of art derived from light reflected from a surface.
Color Wheel-colors arranged, in the order of the spectrum, in the shape of a circle.
Complementary Colors- Colors that are the opposite one another on the color wheel. Complimentary colors strongly contrast with their opposite.
Composition-The way in which the parts of an artwork are put together or organized in order to create a pleasing whole. Composition also refers to a work of art.
Contemporary-Current; modern.
Contour Line Drawing-a drawing of an object as thought the drawing tool is moving along all the edges and ridges of the form.
Contrast-the effect of showing the difference between two unlike things.
Cool Colors-the family of colors that includes blues, greens, and violets.
Craftsmanship-taking one's time and using supplies carefully and neatly.
Creativity-the skill or talent for making things in a new or different way.
Critique-to review, analyze, and discuss works of art.
Cross Hatching-to shade an area with intersecting sets of parallel lines.
Culture-the common or shared customs, beliefs, arts, and way of life of a group of people.
Decoupage-the art or craft of decorating objects with paper cut-outs.
Depth-the real or perceived distance between the front and back of an object or picture plane.
Description-a list of all the literal things a viewer observes in a work of art.
Design- a plan for the arrangement of lines, spaces, colors, shapes, forms, and textures in a work of art. Also the act of arranging the parts of an artwork.
Detail-a small part of an artwork that adds visual interest and meaning.
Diagonal-a line or edge that slants in one direction. A sloping line, like a slide.
Digital Art-Artworks that are created using computer and digital technologies.
Distorted-pulled or twisted out of shape; contorted.
Draw-an art technique using pencil, pen, charcoal, crayon, pastel, or marker to make a picture.
Embellish-application of decorative elements onto a surface.
Embellishment-application of decorative elements onto a surface.
Embroidery-the process of creating an image on fabric which is composed of a variety of stitches. This is done using a needle and various threads, yarns, and ribbons.
Emotion-the feelings expressed by an artist through their artwork and felt by the viewer in response to an artwork.
Emphasis-A principle of design where importance is given to certain objects or areas in an artwork.
Environment-the physical and emotional aspects of a location or setting.
Exterior-the outside, visible area or aspects of an object, place, or person.
Facial Proportion-the correct placement of the facial features in relation to one another.
Focal point- the part of an artwork to first attract the attention of the viewer.
Foreground-the area of an artwork that appears to be nearest the viewer.
Foreshortening- a technique use in perspective to create the illusion of an object receding strongly into the distance or background.
Form-a three-dimensional object that encloses volume, such as a cube or sphere. Types of forms are organic and geometric.
Frontal View-in an artwork, a view of the front side of an object or person.
Functional Art- art created and used for a specific purpose.
Garish-Excessive or disturbingly vivid colors.
Genre Painting-the representation of people, subjects and scenes from everyday life.
Geometric-characterized by or decorated with regular lines and shapes.
Geometric Shape- shapes that are mathematically defined or regular in appearance, such as triangle, circle, square, or rectangle.
Gesture Drawing- Quick sketch used to capture the movement or position of a figure.
Horizon Line- in an artwork, the line where the ground and sky meet.
Horizontal- a line or edge moving straight across from side to side.
Illustrate-to create visual images that complement written words.
Impressionism-a literary or artistic style that seeks to capture a feeling or experience rather that to achieve accurate depiction.
Interior-the inside, hidden area or aspects of an object, place, or person.
Intermediate Colors- Colors that are a mixture of a primary and a secondary color. Sometimes called tertiary.
Kinetic Art- a work of art that actually moves in space through natural or manmade forces.
Landscape- a work of art that shows outdoor scenery such as trees, lakes, mountains, and fields.
Light Sources-the direction from which light shines on a subject or within an artwork.
Line- The element of art that is a mark or stroke made on a surface created by a moving point. Line can vary in width, length, curvature, or direction.
Linear Perspective- Graphic system that created the illusion of depth and volume on a flat surface.
Marbling- a method of surface design using water and colors floated on the surface, then transferred to an absorbent surface like paper.
Mask- an artwork made to be placed over a person's face or head for decoration, disguise, ritual, celebration, or protection.
Medium/Media- materials used to create works of art.
Middle Ground-the area of an artwork that appears to be between the foreground and background.
Mixed Media- Artworks that are created from more than one medium.
Monochromatic- the color scheme using tints and shades of a single color.
Monoprint-a one of a kind impression of an image created on another surface.
Mood- the feeling created in an artwork.
Mosaic- a piece of art or image made from the assembling of small pieces of colored glass, stone, or other materials.
Motif- an element that is repeated often enough to be an important feature of a design.
Movement- the application of art materials or arrangement of elements in the image to create a feeling of motion or action.
Museum- a place where works of art or artifacts are cared for and displayed.
Neutrals- a word used for black, white, brown and tints and shades of gray.
Observation- the continuous process of looking at objects, figures or places first hand in order to create an accurate representation of the subject in a work of art.
Organic- defined as shapes that are irregular or asymmetrical in appearance and tend to have a curvy flow to them.
Organic Shape- Shapes that are irregular, particularly those resembling objects in nature such as the shape of a leaf or cloud.
Original- a work of art or idea created first hand by an artist, not a copy.
Outline- a line that show the outer edges.
Overlap- to partly or completely cover one shape or form with another.
Palette- a flat surface, such as a board or tray, on which an artist holds and mixes colors.
Pattern- the principle of design involving repeated colors, lines, shapes, forms, or textures in an artwork.
Perspective- the illusion of depth in a two-dimensional artwork.
Plagarize- take (the work or an idea of someone else) and pass it off as one's own.
Portfolio- a body of finished artwork that an artist stores in a special container, which is also called a portfolio.
Portrait- a work of art that shows the face, upper body, or full figure of a person.
Positive Space- the space in a composition occupied by the subjects or objects.
Primary Colors- the colors from which other colors are made. The primary colors are red, yellow, and blue.
Print- the impression of an image created on another surface. Often done in multiples with the artist signing and numbering each one in a sequence. A print is also a reproduction of a famous artwork.
Printmaking- the process of creating multiple original images by covering a textured object or carved design with ink then pressing it onto paper or pressing paper onto it.
Profile-the side view of an object or face.
Proportion- the size relationship of one part of an artwork to another part or to the whole.
Quilt- a functional or decorative fiber artwork made by piecing or painting a top and layering it with a piece of batting in the middle and backing. All three layers are sewn through in order to hold them together and add to the overall design.
Radial Symmetry- a type of balance in which lines or shapes spread out from a center point.
Realistic- showing something, such as a person or scene, as it really looks.
Repetition- the process of using a motif again and again in a work of art.
Rhythm- a principle of design that suggests movement or action. It is usually achieved through repetition of lines, shapes, colors, and more.
Scale- the size or apparent size of an object seen in relation to other objects, people or its environment.
Score- to make scratches in pieces of clay to be joined together. Scoring and applying slip or water to such roughened surfaces crates a bond that holds the pieces together.
Sculpture- a three dimensional work of art that can be viewed from all sides.
Seascape- a work of art that depicts the sea.
Secondary Colors- a color made by combining two primary colors. Secondary colors are orange, green, and violet.
Self-portrait- a drawing, painting, photograph, or sculpture that shows the likeness of the artist.
Sequence- an ordered progression of steps in a process or series of images.
Shade- the darkness of a color achieved by adding black.
Shape- the element of art that is a flat figure created when actual or implied lines meet to enclose a space. A change in color or shading can define a shape.
Sketch- a quick, rough drawing used for planning and recording information for later work.
Slab- a flat piece of clay created by rolling with a tool or pounding with your hands.
Slip- a liquid made by mixing finely ground clay with water. Sip is applied when joining two pieces or clay together.
Space-the element of art referring to the emptiness or area between, around, above, below, or within objects.
Still Life- an artwork showing an arrangement of objects that cannot move on their own, such as fruit or flowers.
Subject-this is what an artwork is about. The subject can be a a person or memory.
Surrealism- a 20th century movement in art and literature which sought to release the creative potential of the unconscious mind. for example, by the irrational juxtaposition of images.
Style- Commonly identifiable characteristics of a particular artist, period, group, or movement. Artists can develop their own special style through their use of specific media, methods, materials, or subjects.
Symbol- a letter, color, sign, or picture that expresses or represents a larger or personal meaning.
Symmetrical Balance- the parts of an image or object organized so that one side duplicates, or mirrors, the other.
Symmetry- balance crated by making both sides of an artwork the same or almost the same. Teh line of symmetry divides the halves.
Tactile Texture- a texture you can feel with your hands using the sense of touch. It is also called actual texture.
Texture- the element of art that describes the way a surface looks and feels, such as smooth, rough, or bumpy.
Three-dimensional- form measured by height, width, and depth.
Tint- the lightness of a color achieved by adding white.
Two-dimensional-shape measured by height and width.
Unity- the principle of design in which all parts of an artwork combine to create a sense of wholeness and completion.
Unreal Color- colors in a work of art chosen by the artist for emotional qualities rather than accurate portrayal of subjects.
Value- an element of art that refers to the lightness or darkness of a color.
Variety- a principle of design in which different elements of art are used to add interest to artwork.
Vertical- a line or edge moving straight up and down.
Visual texture- the way a surface appears through the sense of vision. Also called implied texture.
Warm Colors- a family of colors that includes reds, yellows, and oranges.
Warp- vertical threads attached to the loom.
Wash- A thin, translucent layer of pigment, usual watercolor or india ink.
Weaving- an artwork made of thread, yarn, or other fibers interlaced on a loom or frame.
Wedging- a method of kneading clay until it has a uniform consistency throughout and is free of air bubbles.
Weft- horizontal threads, over and under.