Elements and Principles
Architecture Vocabulary
Vocabulary Other
Characteristics
Miscellaneous
100

Form

Object that is either 3 dimensional or appears 3 dimensional 

*** double points list all 7 elements***

100

Pointed arch

arches in mid-evil/ gothic style architecture which aided to make taller structures  

100

A ground to prepare a canvas with before painting

Gesso

100

What are 2 differences between Rococo Art and Neoclassical Art 

- inappropriate Vs heroic theme 

- Full composition Vs empty Composition 

100

process used to create bronze sculptures

Wax Casting

200

Value 

areas of light and dark 

200

material romans used to build many great structures like the colosseum and pantheon

Concrete

200

thick application of paint usually used in impressionist and post impressionist style 

Impasto

200

- Irrational 

- Imaginative 

- Dream like 

- Element of surprise 


Surrealism 

200

a type of drawing that prioritizes flowing movement, resulting in sketchy, fluid lines with less defined shapes than contour drawing

Gesture drawing

300

Pattern

repetition 

***Double points***

List all 8 Principles of design  

300

Element of midevil/ gothic architecture that helps to support tall walls achieved by pointed arches and vaults

Flying buttress 

300

Chiaroscuro

harsh dramatic lighting, high contrast

300

List 3 main characteristics of Cubism 

- Multiple angles 

- flattened spaces

- geometric shapes 

***double points what was pop art inspired by***

300

Horizontal band usually containing imagery shown in relief

Register

400

Texture 

the way something feels or looks like it feels 

400

relief sculpture associated with ionic style buildings element of architecture located under the pediment

Frieze

***double points draw and correctly label a Greek temple using the following terms Pediment, Fluting, frieze, capital, base***   

400

Fresco

Technique where pigment is added to wet Plaster

400

What is the main theme of Romanticism artwork   

- struggle for liberty 

400

Subtractive Sculpture

Process where material is taken away to create a sculpture 

***double points what is the process called when you add material***

500

Rhythm

Flow or feeling of movement 

500

architectural technique to lighten the ceiling weight but keep structural integrity

Cofferes

500

Illusion of something coming towards you in an image

Forshortening

500

list 4 main characteristics of Pop Art 

- imagery form mass media 

- blurred line btw fine art and commercial 

- bold colors 

- flat imagery 

500

Smokeyness or sofening of edges

Sfumato

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