design or theme from a specific culture that repeats in a work of art
What is motif
100
What are the symbols that are found on barns?
What is hex signs
100
The artist we were inspired by for this unit.
What is Peter Max.
200
The most prominent element in Van Gogh's "Starry Night"
What is line
200
Artist whose work included repetition and interlocking shapes.
What is M.C. Escher
200
culture the motifs originated from
What is Asante people of Ghana Africa
200
Where can you find Hex Signs?
What is PA Dutch; Lancaster
200
The time period the artist we discussed was inspired by
What is 1960's.
300
focal point or place of interest; stands out
What is emphasis
300
True or false, there is a connection between art and math.
What is true. The tessellations were built mathematically.
300
What did the culture use the cloth motifs for? (Name 2)
What is weddings, celebrations, funerals, festivals, initiation rites, naming ceremonies, church services, interior decoration and clothing.
300
What two events brought about the introduction of the Hex Design?
What is witchcraft related murder and a book titled "PA Beautiful"
300
a piece of art created in the style of another artist
What is pastiche
400
red, orange, yellow
What is warm colors
400
What culture was the artist that created tessellations inspired by?
What is Islamic tiles.
400
What were the stamps for the motifs made from? (2 things)
What is calabash (gourd) and strong sticks for the handles
400
Use of color, form and texture that creates a unrecognizable subject
What is non-objective symbol
400
A soft, colorful material we used to create the artwork for this unit.
What is chalk pastel.
500
repetition of visual movement
What is rythym
500
This type moves lines or shapes the same distance in the same direction and then connects them edge to edge.
What is translation.
500
What does "Adinkra" mean?
What is good-bye
500
List one of the four most common motifs found in PA Dutch Hex Designs
What is birds, tulips, flowers, geometric designs
500
What does the artist we discussed currently use his art for? Give an example of one.
What is to promote and support good causes such as animal rights, ecology, natural/organic lifestyles, restore statue of liberty, raised money for the twin towers fund