Art History Final
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bernadettedonald on December 9, 2010
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14 terms
French | English |
|---|---|
 collage | creation of many different objects to make art |
| object trouve | using found objects to create art |
| cubism | use of geometrical shapes in art |
| lithograph | way to print make using crayon and limestone |
| painting en plein air | painting outdoors; exploring the difference in color changes from indoors to ourdoors |
| l'art pour l'art | art for the sake of art movement |
| beaux arts | study of the fine arts |
| pointilism | use of little dots to create a larger image |
| expressionists | use of distortion to show an intense inner feeling |
| assemblage | form of sculpture comprised of found objects arrange in a way to create a piece |
| color field | creating broad areas of colors (Abstract expressionsim) |
| cantilever | projecting horizontal beam fixed at only one end (Wright architecture) |
| action painting | expressing deep internal feelings by taking it out on the picture... pollock |
| encaustic | suspending dry paint in melted wax |
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