Composition
Art Criticism
Artful Thinking
Misc. Vocab
Misc. Vocab
100

objects in the front of a composition

what is foreground

100

This determines the quality or lasting importance of an artwork

What is Judgement

100

The three stages of artful thinking

See, Think, Wonder

100

Copying another person's idea or work claiming it as your own and not crediting the source

What is Plagiarism

100

This holds and displays an artist's work and shows progress over time

What is Portfolio

200

The space in the back of the composition 

What is background

200

A personal explanation of the meaning of the artwork

What is interpret

200

The stage in artful thinking where questions about the artwork are posed

What is Wonder

200

This records research and the development of ideas in a creative process

What is Sketchbook

200

The legal right of artists to control the use and reproduction of an original idea or work

What is Copyright

300

Subject matter in or near the middle of the composition

What is middleground

300

Listing facts about the artwork using your elements of art

What is description 

300

The stage in artful thinking where viewers describe the artwork very simply

What is See

300

Code of verbal and behavioral expectations in society or a specific setting such as an art gallery

What is Etiquette

300

The quality of neatness and attention to detail in an artwork

What is Craftsmanship

400

The intentional arrangement of objects to create a focal area, visual movement, and unity

What is composition

400

The examination of relationships among the elements of art and facts in an artwork often using the principles of design. 

What is Analysis

400

The stage in artful thinking where evidence is applied

What is Think

400

The use of borrowed elements in the creation of a new work

What is Appropriation

400

The personal inventiveness regarding the production of a work of art

What is Creativity

500

A small, quick sketch that captures possible compositions 

What is a thumbnail sketch

500

The acronym used for art criticism

What is DAIJ

500

The stage in artful thinking where viewers apply knowledge of EOA and POD 

What is Think

500

The correct way to hold and walk with scissors 

What is by the blade

500

A helpful way of giving feedback that provides specific, actionable suggestions

What is Constructive Criticism 

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