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Flashcards: Art Terms

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abstract	Artwork in which the subject matter is stated in a brief, simplified manner. Little or no attempt is made to represent images realistically, and objects are often simplified or distorted.
aesthetics	A branch of philosophy; the study of art and theories about the nature and components of aesthetic experience.
art criticism	An organized system for looking at the visual arts; a process of appraising what students should know and be able to do.
arbitrary colors	Colors selected and used without reference to those found in reality.
asymmetry	A balance of parts on opposite sides of a perceived midline, giving the appearance of equal visual weight.

content	Message, idea, or feelings expressed in a work of art.
contour drawings	The drawing of an object as though the drawing tool is moving along all the edges and ridges of the form.
distortion	Condition of being twisted or bent out of shape. In art, this is often used as an expressive technique.
foreground	Part of a two-dimensional artwork that appears to be nearer the viewer or in the front. Middle ground and background are the parts of the picture that appear to be farther and farthest away.
background	The part of the picture plane that seems to be farthest from the viewer.

collage	An artistic composition made of various materials (e.g., paper, cloth, or wood) glued on a surface.
dominance	The importance of the emphasis of one aspect in relation to all other aspects of a design.
expressive content	The ideas and moods that art expresses.
figurative	Pertaining to representation of form or figure in art.
focal point	The place in a work of art on which attention becomes centered because of an element emphasized in some way.

function	The purpose and use of a work of art.
genre	The representation of people, subjects, and scenes from everyday life.
harmony	The principle of design that combines elements in a work of art to emphasize the similarities of separate but related parts.
line	A point moving in space. Line can vary in width, length, curvature, color, or direction
linear perspective	A graphic system used by artists to create the illusion of depth and volume on a flat surface. The lines of buildings and other objects in a picture are slanted, making them appear to extend back into space.