Moist earth of decomposed rock; used in products such as pottery, bricks, tiles, and sculpture.
What is clay?
100
A continuous mark made on some surface by a moving point. A dot taking a walk.
What is line?
100
The repetition of an element to make a work seem active.
What are the rhythm?
100
This artist bridged the art movements of abstract expressionism and minimalists. She is known for her large, monochromatic assemblage pieces.
Who is Louise Nevelson?
100
guidelines that govern the way artists organize the elements of art.
What are the Principles of Design?
200
Clay diluted with water to the consistency of cream
What is slip?
200
The element of art that is derived from reflected light.
What is color?
200
When a element or object in a work stand out or draws the eye.
What is emphasis?
200
This artist became a cultural icon. Her method of creating pottery was handed down to her through many generations.
Who is Maria Martinez?
200
An oven that is used for hardening or drying something such as pottery.
What is a kiln?
300
Kneading moist clay to eliminate air bubbles and produce a uniform texture.
What is wedging?
300
This element of art is a closed line and is two dimensional; it has height and width.
What is shape?
300
A balance of unlike objects or elements.
What is informal balance?
300
This person attempted to be an evangelist and art dealer before spending 10 short years as an artist.
Who is Vincent Van Gogh?
300
Unfired clay that isn't quite dry, yet firm enough to carve or burnish.
What is leather hard?
400
A method of creating pots by building up the bottom and walls with even rope like strips of clay.
What is coiling?
400
This element of art has three dimensions: height, width, and depth; it has volume.
What is form?
400
Combining art elements by adding slight changes to increase visual interest.
What is variety?
400
This artist lived much of her life in Mexico and was particularly known for her self portraits.
Who is Frieda Khalo?
400
Colors that are opposite on a color wheel.
What are complementary colors?
500
To polish clay while it is in an unfired state
What is burnish?
500
The area between and around objects. It can also refer to the feeling of depth.
What is space?
500
A two-dimensional decorative effect achieved through the arrangement of colors, lines, shapes and / or textures.
What is pattern?
500
This artist spent time with Van Gogh in Arles before traveling to Tahiti to paint some of his most powerful images? His 1892 painting "When Will You Marry" was recently sold for $300 million.
Who is Paul Gauguin?
500
You must have at least one of these to create visual art.