Artists : Processes And Media Flashcards
Media
Plural of medium. Materials artists use to communicate their idea
Processes
The action involved in making the art
What significance do different materials carry
If an artist uses a uncommon medium, it helps the artist make a statement
Technique/style
The range of ways in which the artist explores uses their chosen media
Artists develop new and innovative ways to use materials to give visual expression to their ideas
Artist that uses uncommon materials
Arthur Bordalo
What new technique did Rembrandt develop
Impasto, thick oil paint
Collaborate artists
Guerrila girls
What is a artist of an location specific peice
Rachel Joynt
Patina
A chemical process that happens naturally when metal is left to the elements
What are museums
Publicly funded institutions where people can view artworks or artefacts
What is a permanent collection
Consists of the objects, artefacts or pieces of art that are collected and owned by a museum
What are temporary exhibitions
Usually featuring borrowed works from other galleries and or private collections
Curator
An art curator is a professional who manages the artwork or artefacts in the museum or an art galleries collection. it involves acquiring new items applying for funding for exhibitions and selecting works for the exhibitions.
Commercial galleries
A privately owned commercial gallery is where people go to buy artworks by contemporary artists
Arts council in Ireland goals
Stimulate public interests in the arts.
Promote knowledge, appreciation and practice of the arts
Assisting improving standards in the arts
Advise the minister and other public bodies on the arts
