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Hodge Podge
100
These colors sit directly across from each other on the color wheel. These pairings consist of a Primary and a Secondary color.
What is Complimentary Colors.
100
The tools that an artist uses to create their work.
What is Medium.
100
The type of Criticism where you only look at the work and do not take any other factors into consideration.
What is Formal Criticism
100
Shapes that are very angular. Studied heavily in a specific form of Mathmatics. Examples are Circles, Triangles and Squares.
What is Geometric.
100
Something that represents something else.
What is a Symbol.
200
This term refers to lightness or darkness of a color. It is altered by adding white or black to the color.
What is Value
200
A liquid that solidifies when it dries. Can be oil or water based.
What is Paint.
200
The step of the Criticism process where you evaluate the artist's use of the elements of art and the principles of design.
What is Analysis (Analyze)
200
Shapes that are non-Geometric and occur naturally are called this. Leaves and the human body are examples.
What is Organic.
200
The development of a focal point or center of interest in a work of art. To make something stand out creates this.
What is Emphasis.
300
This is when a color is used purposefully to represent a thought or idea.
What is Color Symbolism.
300
Occurs naturally. Can be molded by an artist to create a 3D piece of art. Its shape becomes permanant when "fired" or baked at a high temperature.
What is Clay.
300
The step of the Criticism process where you attempt to draw meaning from what the artist has created.
What is Interpret.
300
A work of art that's main subject is a person or persons.
What is a Portrait.
300
Famous Painter who cut off his ear.
Who is Van Gogh.
400
This refers to the brightness or dullness of a color. This is altered by mixing a color with its compliment.
What is Intensity.
400
Used for drawing. Can vary in hardness and softness. Can also come in a variety of colors.
What is Pencil.
400
The step of the Criticism process where you state what you see. This is the first step and does not require any interpretation.
What is Describe.
400
A work of art that's main subject is a single or collection of inanimate objects.
What is a Still life.
400
Famous Painter known for his abstract work that commonly depicts people as very angular geometric shapes.
Who is Picasso.
500
A synonym for color.
What is Hue.
500
More permanent than pencil. Usually a very dark liquid. Can be applied with a variety of tools.
What is Ink.
500
The step of the Criticism process where you express your presonal reaction to a work of art.
What is Judgement (Judge)
500
Refers to the way that a piece of art is arranged.
What is Composition.
500
A work of art where the main subject is the Artist themself.
What is a Self Portrait.