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Art Appreciation
Exam 1
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Art/Design
Undergraduate 1
09/27/2006

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Term
name the 5 visual elements that make up form
Definition
color,line,balance,ryhtmn,space
Term
what is a medium?
what medium is encaustic use?
Definition
what it's made of
wood
Term
why do we make art? (5)
Definition
because it looks good
to perform work
to commemorate an event
functional
religion
Term
name the three different modes of representation and their definitions
Definition
realism how something actually is
idealization not true, how it should be
abstraction deconstruction to basic parts
Term
what type of architecture does stonehedge have?
Definition
post/lintel (uprights)
Term
what are the advantages/disadvantages of stone?
Definition
strong compression/weak tension
(ground vs elevated)
Term
name the parts of a roman arch
Definition
voussoir(outer)/keystone (inner)
Term
what is a barrel vault?
dome on a drum?
Definition
tunnel
-advantages
strong for long lengths
-disadvantages
very dark

d.o.a.d= anything with the right diameter
Term
what material is a creative medium for architects
Definition
concrete
Term
what type of dry media involves oxidation?
Definition
silver point
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