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Art HistoryArt History
is an academic discipline dedicated to the reconstruction of the social, cultural, and economic context in which an artwork was created
Is closely related to other dicipline such as anthropology history, and sociology.
AestheticsAesthetics
Philosophical inquiry into the nature and expression of beauty
Art Criticism Art Criticism
The explanation of current art events to the general public via press.
Formal AnalysisFormal Analysis
Focuses on the visual qualities of the work of art itself Basic assumption: the artist makes decisions related
to the visual aspects of the artwork that can reveal to the visual aspects that can reveal to something to us about the meaning
Contextual AnalysisContextual Analysis
Involves looking outside of the work of art in order to determine its meaning
Corinthian StyleCorinthian Style
Set figures against a floral, ornamented background
““Contrapposto”Contrapposto”
Counter positioning, was involved to show the body to its best advantage
Barrel VaultsBarrel Vaults
Romanesque churches: formed of a tunnel of arches
VaultVault
An arch shaped structure that is used as a ceiling or as a support roof
Ribbed VaultsRibbed Vaults
A framework of thin stone ribs of arches built under the intersection of the vaulted section of the ceiling
Flying ButtressesFlying Buttresses
Additional bracing material and arches placed on the exterior of the buliding
Allowed larger windows many of which filled with beautiful glass, and higher ceilings
Linear (single vanishing point)Linear (single vanishing point)
Developed by Brunelleschi Masaccio (also used aerial perspective) given credit
for putting it into practice
SfumatoSfumato
Used in “Mona Lisa” Italian: “-fumo” =smoke Allows forms to blend subtly into one another without
perceptible transitions.
Chiaroscuro Chiaroscuro
Dramatic contrast of light and dark Tintoretto (1518- 16594) Heighten the emotional impact of his subjects
ReformationReformation
Most important event that impacted the 16th century
Counter ReformationCounter Reformation
Emphasized even more that before lavish church decoration and art of highly dramatic and emotional nature
Church’s reaction to Protestant Refromation
Arbitrary ColorArbitrary Color
Used by a group of artists led by Henri Matisse (1869-1954)
Used color so intense that they violatied the sensebilities of critics and the public alike
aka “fauves” or “wild beasts”
Positive SpacePositive Space
Objects shaped or forms that occupy
Negative SpaceNegative Space
Area around the objects, shapes, or forms
HueHue
Another word for color
Color WheelColor Wheel
The organization of hues into a visual scheme
ValueValue
The lightness or darkness of a color
NeutralsNeutrals
White and blacks are not hues they are neutrals
IntensityIntensity
Refers to the brightness or purity of a color
Local ColorLocal Color
Refers to the “true” color of an object or area as seen in normal daylight
Optical colorOptical color
Refers to the effect that special lighting has on the color of objects
CompositionComposition
Refers to the artists organization of the elements of art
RhythmRhythm
Is the principal that we associate with movement or pattern
MotifMotif
Single element of pattern Ex: quilt design one or more motifs are repeated to
create and overall pattern
PatternPattern
Involves the repetition of certain elements -color or line- or motifs within a work of art
Many patterns use regular repetition
BalanceBalance
Refers to the equal distribution of visual weight in a work of art
Approximate SymmetryApproximate Symmetry
Many artist use this, to avoid the rigidity and monotony that may accompany a symmetrical composition
Asymmetrical BalanceAsymmetrical Balance
Visual balance that is achieved through the organization of unlike objects
Focal PointFocal Point
Element that contrasts with the rest of a composition where the eye tends to rest
ProportionProportion
The size and relationship among the parts of a composition
ScaleScale
The dimensional relation of the parts of a work to the work in its entirety, and can refer to the overall sizr if an artwork
shadingshading
Used to change values; Different types :
Hatching Cross-hatching Stippling
Screen printsScreen prints
Other kinds of prints: includes relief prints, intaglio prints, lithographs,
Relief PrintmakingRelief Printmaking
Artist cuts away parts from surface of the plate
Intaglio PrintsIntaglio Prints
Works in the opposite manner as relief prints
engravingengraving
Carving tools are used to cut lines into the surface of the plate
EtchingEtching
Process in which the design is incised through a layer of wax or varnish applied to the surface of a metal plate
LithographyLithography
Process in which the image is drawn with a waxy pencil or crayon directly on the plate, which can be made of stone, zinc or aluminum
PigmentsPigments
Finely ground material that may be natural or synthhtic
BindersBinders
Hold the grains of pigment together and allows the paint to adhere
Ex: Egg yolks, linseed oil, and wax
SolventSolvent
Water or oil that can be added to change the consistency of the paint or alter its drying time
FrescoFresco
Usually used to paint on ceilings and walls Artist mixes pure powdered pigments with ater and
applies them to a wet plaster, (Can’t be changed once applied)
Fresco Secco: the artist applies paints to a dry rather than a wet plaster
GlazeGlaze
Thin transparent or semi-transparent layers that are applied over another color to alter it slightly
EncausticEncaustic
Colored molten wax is fused with the surface via the application of hot irons
In Ancient Egypt grave markers were painted with this type of paint
GouacheGouache
Is a water-based opaque paint that is similar to school-quality tempera, but of higher quality
SlipSlip
Slab-built pots ar emade by rolling out clay and cutting carefully measured pieces , which are then assembled by applying liquid clay(slip) ti tge edges that are to be joined
Post-and lintel constructionPost-and lintel construction
Technique in which a long stone or wooden beam is placed horizontally across upright posts