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Cromlech
Definition

A circle of stones arranged for a ceremonial purposes.

For example: Stonehenge

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Mannerism
Definition

16th c depiction of the human form in exaggerated poses and unrealistic settings.

Unusual, sometimes distorted depictions that combine elements of religion and mythology.

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Tenebrism
Definition
Deep shadows, pronounced contrast between dark and light. Often with a single source of light. Creates emotional tension.
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Supermatism
Definition
Kasmir Malevich pioneered Abstract Art (Geometric) He wanted to "free art from the burden of the object" Malevich and Vladimir Tatlin belived they could build a technological utopia through design - communist party declared all art must be functional, many artists were prosecuted.
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Chiaroscuro
Definition
A single source of light within a composition that creates a large contrast between light and dark that effects the whole image, creating a 3 dimensional effect.
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What is the difference between between Chiaroscuro and Tenebrism?
Definition
Chiaroscuro creates depth using light. Tenebrism creates more drama and emotion.
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Scumbling
Definition
An artisitc technique that gives a softer or duller effect by applying a very thin coat of opaque paint.
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Fat over lean
Definition
A term that refers to applying high pigment over low pigment.
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Glazing

(Painting)

Definition
Oil painting technique in which the thin layers are painted over fat layers.
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Claes Oldenberg
Definition
Pop art artist characterized by large public art installations.
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Camaieu
Definition
Technique of painting in monochrome
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Plinth
Definition
The base of a column, wall, pedestal, statue or monument resting directly on the ground. It is structural rather than decorative.
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Grisaille
Definition
A monochrome in gray scale.
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Bas - Relief
Definition
Another term for low relief. The images project only slightly from the background.
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Frottis
Definition
transparent or semi transparent pigment
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Cloisonne
Definition
An ancient technique in which various kinds of decoration are added to the surface of metal. Earlier pieces used jewels and precious metals as decoratice elements. Contemporary works typically use enamel
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Lous Comfort Tiffany
Definition
Known for stained glass lamps. Part of the Art Nouveau movement.
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Bernini
Definition
Known for the Royal Stairway in St. Peter's Cathedral in Rome.
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Plastilina
Definition
Oil based modeling clay
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Borromini
Definition
Italian, Baroque Architect
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Gauguin
Definition
19th c artist renowned for primitivist paintings set in Tahiti
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Social Realism
Definition

Art movement that highlighted injustice and motivated reform.

Artists Ben Shahn and Reginald March

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The best way to stretch a canvas is....
Definition
Temporarily stretch the canvas, wet it, allow it to dry and then restretch it.
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Robert Rauschenberg
Definition
Known for recycling found objects to create combines
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Sculptors Clay
Definition

Wet Clay

Comes in a dry Powder form and is moistened before use. It is native earth consisting of Kaolin and silica, or flint.

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Inverted Catenary
Definition
The Gateway arch in St. Louis is an example of this type of Arch.
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[image]
Definition

Alberto Gacometti's "Walking Woman"

Elongated sculpture reminscent of African Art

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Minarettes
Definition
Steel tools for retouching small details
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Linseed Oil
Definition

Used as a binder in oil paints, as it dries it tends to crack.

 

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Sacade
Definition
A fast movement of a body part such as rapid eye movement between fixation points.
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Metalpoint
Definition
Using a metal stylus to draw faint lines on an abraisive surface.
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Pickling
Definition
A method of cleaning metals using various chemicals. Solutions contain acids which may present a safety hazard.
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What is the recommended method of cleaning marble?
Definition
With non-corrosive abrasives, such as cleanser.
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Goo
Definition
A creamy paste - the first coat is applied to a mold to make a hallow cast contrete.
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Tesserae
Definition
The small tiles or orpaque glass in a mosaic.
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Man Ray
Definition
An Avant Garde photographer who also does collage work using his photographs.
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Motif
Definition
A reoccuring element in a work of art.
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Tony Smith and Donald Judd
Definition
Minimalists who emphasized "objecthood"
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Alkyd Paint
Definition
Paint made from pigments bound in oil- modified synthetic resin.
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Auguste Rodin
Definition
An artist known as equal to Michelangelo. His assistant of 15 years was Camille Claudel.
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Laid Papers
Definition
Paper with impressions of parallel lines due to the pulp resting against wires on the screen as the paper is being made.
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[image]
Definition
A walking Buddha sculpture from Thailand.
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Not
Definition
Another word for cold-pressed paper. Medium smoothness and holds paint well. In watercolor painting, "not" refers to the paper.
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Drawknife
Definition
Dual handled saw knife used for scraping bark.
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Barrel Vault
Definition
Extended form of a round arch. (Looks like the inside of a barrel)
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What is the best type of canvas for painting?
Definition
Linen that has fine even grain that is free of knots. It is very durable and once stretched on a frame it retains its tautness.
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Pelike
Definition
Two handled vessel
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Asmat
Definition
Malanesian culture - known for ancestral poles in West New Guinea. Death structures.
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New York School of Abstract Expressionism
Definition
During the 20th C. this school dethroned the School of Paris.
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Cable
Definition

In weaving the fibers that have no crimp

 

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Julia Margaret Cameron
Definition

1815-1879 Photographer.

Photographed many of the most famous people of her day. Used close cropping and soft focus.

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Crimp
Definition
The wave in wool fibers
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Ikat
Definition
Style of weaving when threads are dyed before weaving
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Francisco de Goya
Definition
Spanish painter who fiercely opposed tyranny of any sort. Disgusted with the vices of Church and State all of which was reflected in his paintings. The evil of human nature with nightmarish visions.
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Effigy
Definition
the likeness or image, especially a person made to be destroyed in protest or anger
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Palmette
Definition
A decorative ornament based on the fanlike arrangement of segments.
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Zeitgeist
Definition
Means "the spirit of the times," the general trend that characterizes artwork and other productions of a particular time period.
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Stain Painting
Definition
A method of painting that allows the oil or acyrlic paint to seep into the fiber of an unprimed canvas. Stain painting is a form of color field painting which is part of abstract expressionism.
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Lampworking
Definition
A type of glassworking that involves melting rods and tubes of clear and colored glass. The glass is then shaped with tools to create objects such as beads and paperweights.
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Rugosity
Definition
wrinkled or creased
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Ostentatious
Definition
A term that describes someone or something, such as art, that is overly showy, pretentious, and flashy.
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RGB Color Model
Definition
Additive color system in which Red, Green and Blue are added together to create colors.
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F-Stop
Definition
How open or closed the apparture is.
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Ersatz
Definition
A product made or used as a substitute, typically an inferior one, for something else.
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Fumage
Definition
A method of making an image with smoke and fumes. Invented by Wolfgang Paalen.
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Sgraffito
Definition
The process of scratching through the coatings on a ceramic to reveal a lower layer of another color.
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Offset Printing
Definition
Also known as lithography. The print is "offset" to a rubber blanket and then transformed to paper.
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Deities
Definition
Gods
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Lacuna
Definition
When paint has ceased to adhere to the support, leaving a blank spot.
Term
What are the three properties of color?
Definition
Hue, Intensity, Value
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Binding Art
Definition
Finishing of a piece of Knitting
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Monumental
Definition
Any work of art that is impressive and an example of simplicity.
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Organic Paint
Definition
Cochineal, indigo, indian yellow
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Support
Definition
The material that a ground is put on before beginning to paint.
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Non-Organic Paint
Definition
Cadmium Yellow
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Vermillion
Definition
A shade of red typically in oil paint.
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Page Layout
Definition
In graphic design, page layout refers to the composition.
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Frottage
Definition
The transfer of a design to paper by rubbing.
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Beating
Definition
The most important spep, the process of reducing raw materials to a fibrous state in the production of pulp in the process of papermaking.
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Tertiary Color
Definition
A primary color mixed with secondary color. (such as blue-green)
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Jean-Francois Millet
Definition
Artist known for "The Gleaners," which was thought of as a not worthy subject of art.
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Gum Arabic
Definition
Used as a binder in watercolors.
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Adze
Definition
A tool similar to an axe, has an arched blade at a right angle to the handle, used for cutting or shapping wood.
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Maria Martinez
Definition
Pueblo Native American who invented the black on black pottery that made the San Ildefonso Pueblo in New Mexico famous.
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Pyxis
Definition
Egyptian looking vessel with a lid
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Stoneware
Definition
Not Porous. Heated at a higher temperature. Sturdier than earthenware.
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Batik
Definition
Wax resist dying.
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Ear
Definition
The weaving or lashing done at the intersecting point of the rim and the handle. It holds the two pieces securely.
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Rhython
Definition
Ancient Greece drinking vessel container.
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Alabastron
Definition
Vessel used for holding oils such as massage oils or perfume oils.
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Sketching Easel
Definition
An easel that is portable and lightweight.
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Box Easel
Definition
Easel that has a box for storage.
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Ziggurat
Definition
Rectangular shaped tower - similar to pyramid
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Basque Stitch
Definition
 A hand embroidery stitch perfect for working lines, curves, flowers, and borders.
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Flux
Definition
Flux is used to clean the surfaces to be soldered and to cause solder to flow onto those surfaces. Flux also reduces oxidation.
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Series NUmber
Definition
Denotes the quality and cost of the pigment used. Typically ascends from 1 to 7. (7 being the best quality and the most expensive)
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Watercolor Brush
Definition
Paintbrush with a short black handle.
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Picasso's Blue Period
Definition
Refers to Picasso's Monochromatic paintings such as "Blind Man's Meal" and "La Vie."
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Mezzotint
Definition
A printmaking process of the intaglio family, technically a drypoint method. It was the first tonal method to be used, enabling half-tones to be produced without using line- or dot-based techniques like hatching, cross-hatching or stipple.
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Rib Vault
Definition
An arched form created by the intersection of two or three barrel vaults used to support the weight of walls or a ceiling or roof.
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Corbel Arch
Definition
An arch-like construction method that uses the architectural technique of corbeling to span a space or void in a structure, such as an entranceway in a wall or as the span of a bridge.
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