Vocabulary I should know.
2. What is a self-portrait?
A self-portrait is a representation or artistic depiction of an artist created by that artist. It's a form of self-expression and self-exploration.
14. What does landscape photography refer to?
Landscape photography captures natural scenery, often emphasizing the beauty of the environment.
1. In photopea what does adjusting the levels of a photograph do?
It increases or decreases the overall contrast of the image.
22. Why is drawing upside down a good exercise for artists to use?
Helps an artist to draw what they actually see and not what they think it should look like.
23. In printmaking, what is the term for a set of identical prints, numbered and signed by the artist, and what is its purpose?
An edition, used to show how many identical prints were made.
3. What is a contour line in drawing?
A line that defines the outer edge or surface of an object.
13. What principle involves comparing visual elements to one another in terms of their size, quantity, or emphasis?
Proportion
11. What term describes the unused area surrounding, between, or within the shapes and forms in an artistic composition?
Negative Space
4. What does foreshortening in drawing mean?
Foreshortening is the visual effect or optical illusion that makes an object or body appear shorter or longer than it actually is, based on its distance from the viewer.
19. What does it mean to score and slip in ceramics?
Scoring and slipping are techniques in ceramics where the surface of clay pieces is scratched (scored) and a slip (liquid clay) is applied to create a strong bond between them before joining.
20. Why does thickness in your ceramic sculpture matter?
The thickness of ceramic sculptures matters because it affects the structural integrity, firing process, and overall aesthetics of the piece.
10. What is watery, thin clay called when it is used as a glue to help stick pieces of clay together?
Slip
15. What does still life photography refer to?
Still life photography involves capturing inanimate objects, typically arranged in a visually appealing composition.
18. What is leading lines in photography?
Leading lines are lines within an image that lead the viewer's eye to a specific focal point or subject.
13. What does shade mean in color theory?
Shade is a color that has been darkened by adding black.
17. What does the rule of thirds in photography refer to?
The rule of thirds is a compositional guideline where the frame is divided into nine equal parts, and important elements are placed along these lines and at their intersections.
5. What is value blending?
Value blending involves smoothly transitioning between different shades or tones to create a gradual and realistic transition from light to dark areas in a drawing or painting.
7. What element of art refers to the actual or implied tactile qualities (how something feels or looks like it would feel)?
Texture
6. How do graphite pencil numbers inform you of their lightness and darkness?
The higher the number on a graphite pencil, the softer and darker the lead. For example, 9B is softer and darker than 2B.
16. What does portraiture in photography refer to?
Portraiture in photography focuses on capturing the likeness, personality, and expressions of individuals or groups.
12. What term describes the matter presented for consideration, including the people, things, or experiences that serve as inspiration for the art?
Subject Matter
9. Who is the most well known cubist artist?
Pablo Picasso is one of the most famous cubist artists.
8. What is the element of art that represents a flat surface, measured by length and width but lacking in thickness or depth?
Shape
9. What is a flat piece of clay that has been evened out with a rolling pin or roller called?
Slab
21. Name 3 good guidelines to follow when drawing a realistic human eye.
The pupil and the iris need to be perfectly centered on each other. The overall eye shape is organic and not top and bottom symmetrical. Include a highlight in the drawing that goes slightly over the pupil and the iris. Include textures in the iris that are not like wagon wheel spokes.