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110 Cards in this Set
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Medium |
The material on or the form which an artist chooses to make a work (ie: art supplies) |
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Process |
The ways in which an artist can choose to use their own medium |
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Drawing |
A form of art in which an artist uses various instruments to mark a 2D medium to create an image |
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Dry media |
A medium that does not include water or liquid |
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Charcoal |
Burnt stick |
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Vine charcoal |
Compressed charcoal |
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Wet media |
Media that does include water or liquid |
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Cross hatching |
The use of overlapping parallel lines to convey lightness or darkness |
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Brush drawing |
A drawing created by ink and a brush |
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Contour drawing |
Aims to register the essential Qualities of 3D form by rendering the outline and countries of an object |
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Gesture drawing |
Identifies and reacts to the main visual and expressive characteristics of a form |
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Line drawing |
A drawing primarily using line to create an image |
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Chiaroscuro |
The use of strong contrasts between light and dark, usually bold contrasts, affecting a whole composition |
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Painting |
The practice of applying paint to a solid surface; commonly using a brush but other implements can be used |
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Mono print |
When an artist only created one print |
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Relief, intaglio, lithography, seriagraphy, |
Distinguished based on the materials used to create the image for printing and the printing technique |
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Water color |
Consists of pigment mixed with water |
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Acrylic |
A fast drying paint made of pigment suspended in acrylic polymer, and becomes water resistant when dry |
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Oil paint |
Pigment suspended in oil, usually linseed oil |
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True/False Artists can thin oil paint either by adding more oil or a solvent such as turpentine |
True |
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Grisaille |
Painting in grey or grayish monochrome, either as a base or under painting for an unfinished work |
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Impasto technique |
Paint applied in thick layers |
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Action painting |
The application of paint to canvas by dripping, smearing, splashing or something that emphasizes the artists gesture |
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Printmaking |
An artistic process based on the principle of transferring images from a matrix into another surface, most often paper or fabric |
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Edition |
The production of 2 or more identical images from a matrix onto another surface, most often paper or fabric |
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Painting |
The practice of applying paint to a solid surface; commonly using a brush but other implements can be used |
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Mono print |
When an artist only created one print |
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Relief, intaglio, lithography, seriagraphy, |
Distinguished based on the materials used to create the image for printing and the printing technique |
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Relief |
Made from carving away from a block of material, the remains protruding is inked and transferred onto paper |
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Hatching/Crosshatching |
The use of overlapping parallel lines to convey lightness or darkness |
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Intaglio |
Using a sharp tool to carve lines into a metal plate |
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What is the most common use of engraving? |
Money |
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Mezzotint |
Creating a textured surface that holds ink |
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Etching |
A process that uses acid to incise lines into a metal plate |
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Lithography |
A process that involves an artist drawing into a matrix, usually limestone |
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Examples of lithography |
Using a grease pencil to draw onto limestone |
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Water color |
Consists of pigment mixed with water |
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Serigraphy (silkscreen)scu |
A stencil process for making prints |
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Sculpture |
A 3D work created by shaping or combining materials |
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Acrylic |
A fast drying paint made of pigment suspended in acrylic polymer, and becomes water resistant when dry |
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Oil paint |
Pigment suspended in oil, usually linseed oil |
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True/False Artists can thin oil paint either by adding more oil or a solvent such as turpentine |
True |
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Grisaille |
Painting in grey or grayish monochrome, either as a base or under painting for an unfinished work |
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Impasto technique |
Paint applied in thick layers |
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Action painting |
The application of paint to canvas by dripping, smearing, splashing or something that emphasizes the artists gesture |
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Printmaking |
An artistic process based on the principle of transferring images from a matrix into another surface, most often paper or fabric |
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Edition |
The production of 2 or more identical images from a matrix onto another surface, most often paper or fabric |
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Kinetic sculpture |
3D works that move propelled by air currents, motors, or people |
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Substractive sculpture |
The methodical removal of material to produce a sculpted form |
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Additive sculpture |
The process of creating a sculptural form by adding material to it |
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Carving |
Subtractive process, material is removed |
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Non finito |
Sculptures that appear unfinished because the artist only sculpts part of the block |
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Modeling |
Shaping process; shaping material to build up a form |
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Repousse |
A technique in which a metal sculpture is hammered into relief form the other side |
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Construction |
Additive process, combining materials together to construct something new (changing how we use/understand an object or material) |
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Casting |
Substitution process, using a mound to create a sculpted form |
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Examples of hard materials |
Stone, wood, marble, metal, glass |
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Plastic materials |
Softer materials such as clay, textiles, polymer |
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Environment |
3-D works that surround the viewer to enhance or transform the perception of space |
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Photography |
The process of creating a photograph- an image produced by the action of light on a light sensitive material |
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Still life |
A scene of inanimate objects |
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Landscapes |
An image of land and its natural features |
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Portrait |
An image of a person, usually focusing on the face |
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True/False photography is often debated as to whether it is an art form or a record of history |
True |
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Calligraphy |
The art of emotive or carefully descriptive hand lettering or handwriting |
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Font |
A complete standard set of letterforms and punctuation designed To have a unified appearance |
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Photojournalism |
The use of photography to tell a news story |
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Photomontage |
A single photo that combines separate images into one seamless print |
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Icon |
A visual graphic of just about anything that conveys a message quickly |
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Logo |
A graphic Mark, emblem, or symbol used to aid in the recognition of a group or company |
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Logotype |
A logo design that includes the text of the name it represents |
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Collage |
Taking fragments of separate materials (photo based and preprinted) and gluing they together |
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Graphic design |
The art of communicated design |
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True/False information is organized with audience in mind |
True |
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Typography |
The visual form of letters words and texts and the art of designing, arranging, and choosing type |
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Vault |
An arch like structure supporting a ceiling or roof |
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Illustration |
Images created to inform, as well as embellish a text or printed page |
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Throwing method |
Using a potters wheel to mound clay into a desired form |
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Slab method |
Clay is pressed into flat sheets and cut into shapes, the corners of different shapes are carefully joined |
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Metal work |
Metal can be melted and put into mounds or hammered and bent into shape |
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Traditional construction methods |
Basic load bearing construction |
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Post and lintel methods |
A structure made of horizontal beams resting on two upright supports |
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Hyposle hall |
A large room characterized by closely closely spaced columns that support its roof |
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Cantilever |
A long projecting beam or girder fixed at one end |
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Alternative media and process |
Artwork created with alternative media and processes break down the boundaries between art and life |
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Conceptual art |
A work in which the ideas are the most important aspect |
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Ready made |
An everyday object presented as a work of art |
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Layout design |
Deals with organization of logos, type, and illustration in tradition print media |
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True/False installations/environments take into account a broader sensory experience |
True |
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Installation |
3D works designed to enhance or transform the perception of an object or idea |
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White space |
The empty space separating features in a layout |
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Void |
An area in a work that seems empty |
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Web design |
Has multiple layers of layout design ie how the white space and voids look on computer vs phone |
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Craft |
Denotes a skill, usually employed, in branches of the decorative arts |
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Decorative arts |
Objects both functional and beautiful, usually ornamental works |
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Applied arts |
Describes fields of creative activity that apply design and aesthetic to utilitarian objects of every day use |
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Ceramics |
Making pottery from clay |
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Coil method |
Cool is created by rolling clay into long rope and wrapping coil around itself into desired form |
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Glass |
Produced by melting sand with lead at an intense heat |
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Locational influence |
When the design of a structure takes cue from its surroundings |
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Structure |
How will the building be able to stand and support itself |
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Enamel |
An opaque glass applied to metallic or other hard surfaces for ornament or as a protective coating |
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Stained glass |
Using chemicals to color glass |
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Textiles |
Threads made from animal or vegetable material or synthetic materials, fibers are the spun and woven or knitted into textiles |
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The fundamental value of craft lies in |
It’s opposition to mass produced goods |
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Architecture |
The art or practice of designing buildings and structures |
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Construction |
The process of combining materials into something useable |
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Three forms of architecture |
Form, function, locational influence |
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Function |
What will the structure be? |
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Form |
What will the structure look like? |
