Art History
Artwork that is being created right now, or very recently.
What is Contemporary?
The way that elements are arranged in an artwork, or when an artist decides where everything should go.
What is composition?
A versatile material often used as a surface to paint on. It can be stretched, unstretched, or a board.
What is canvas?
This lasted from the late 1800's to early 1900's and is known for having lots of decoration and details, organic forms, and subjects from nature.
What is Art Nouveau?
The position from which you look at something, you can use this to create depth.
What is perspective?
A thick white material used to coat a surface to make paint glide smoothly.
What is gesso?
An art movement that lasted from 1910s - 1930s, it was inspired by Ancient Egypt and is known for using basic geometric shapes.
What is Art Deco?
The first part of an artwork that you notice, it captures your attention because it contrasts with everything else around it.
what is a focal point?
Saturating or covering a surface with water before applying watered down paint.
What is a wash?
This occurred during the 19th-20th century, right before the contemporary period. It often has bright colors and abstract shapes.
What is modern art?
A pose where a figure looks very still.
What is a static pose?
What is an acrylic skin?
Originating in Iran this style of art is known for its small scale, illustrative storytelling, and powerful emotions.
What are Persian Miniatures or Persian Manuscript painting?
A pose that gives the impression that a figure is moving.
What is implied movement, or a dynamic pose?
A painting technique where paint is mixed with hot wax.
What is encaustic?