Art criticism
Tell what you see without giving oppinions
describe
using images or objects to represent ideas or beliefs
symbolism
showing people or objects as they truly look
realism
a handwritten book
manuscript
a handwritten book decorated with gold and colorful designs
illuminated manuscript
Decide how successful an artwork is
judge
picture symbols used in ancient Egyptian wrioting
hieroglyphics
showing people as perfect or ideal
idealism
the time period between ancient history and the Renaissance (500-1400ad)
medieval
making important figures larger than others to show importance
hierarchy of scale
Explain how the Elements of art and Principles of design are used
analyze
life believed to continue after death
afterlife
the size relationship between parts of an artwork
proportion
a religious image used for worship or teaching
icon
a medieval building style with tall walls, pointed arches, and stained glass
Gothic architecture
Explain what you think the artwork means or communicates
interpret
showing the side of a persons face or body
profile view
from a very long time ago , before modern history
ancient
a large Christian church building
cathedral
artwork that does not show depth or perspective
flatness
visual proof from the artwork that supports your ideas
evidence
the way a culture understands life, truth, and meaning
worldview
a group of people with organized cities, governments, religion and culture
civilization
colored glass used in windows to tell bible stories
stained glass
a technique used to show depth and distance
perspective