When a figure stands with 1 leg holding it's full weight and the other leg is relaxed
What is Contraposto
100
Pigment is applied directly to damp plaster making the wall painting medium one of the most permanent form of wall decoration.
What is Fresco
100
Distinct style in Italy around the 1400s. It was the rebirth of philosophy and literature.
What is Renaissance
100
Master of cubism
What is Picasso
200
When an object appears compressed when seen from a particular viewpoint and the effect of perspective causes distortion.
Foreshortning
200
A type of slow drying paint that consists of particles of pigment suspended in a drying oil.
What is oil paint
200
Late 16th century to the 18th century in Europe. It is most often defined as the dominant style of art in Europe between the Mannerist and Rococo eras characterized by overt emotion, self confident, rhetoric.
What is Baroque
200
Created balloon animals produced in stainless steel with mirrored finish surfaces
What is Jeff Koons
300
When there are no harsh outlines in a painting. Small brush strokes blend together which make a hazy look. It gives a more realistic look of light and color. An example of this would be the Mona Lisa.
What is Sfumato
300
Incorporates the lost wax method and casts metal sculptures.
What is bronze casting
300
Existed over 40,000 years ago in the Upper Palaeolithic era. Characterized by Mesolithic, cave paintings and portable art like figurines.
What is Prehistoric
300
American photographer and film director Best known for her film stills