Art Concepts IELTS Flashcards

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Ink wash painting is using black ink to create beautiful and simple pictures, often featuring landscapes, animals, or flowers

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Ink Wash Painting (水墨画):

Example: Look at this painting of a bamboo forest. The artist used black ink to make it, focusing on the graceful lines of the bamboo.

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like the artist’s signature in Chinese art. They use a special stamp with characters to show who made the artwork.

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Seals (印章):

Example: See that red stamp at the corner? That’s the artist’s seal, like their personal mark on the painting.

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A technique where artists use tiny dots to create a picture. When you step back, the dots blend together.

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Pointillism:

Example: Look closely at this painting. It’s made of lots of small dots. When you step back, it forms a whole picture.

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when artists paint or draw objects like fruits, flowers, or everyday things. It’s like making a picture of things that don’t move.

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Still Life:

Example: See this painting of fruits on a table? That’s a still life because the objects are not moving.

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Artists use colors to express feelings. For example, red can mean passion or love, and blue might represent calmness.

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Color Symbolism:

Example: In this painting, notice how the artist used lots of warm colors like red and orange. It feels lively and full of energy.

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Artists get inspired by many things, like nature, emotions, or other artworks. It’s like what makes them want to create something.

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Artistic Inspiration:

Example: The artist painted this after seeing a beautiful sunset. Inspiration can come from anything around us.

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The arrangement of elements (such as shapes, colors, and forms) within an artwork to create a unified whole.

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Composition:

Example: The artist carefully considered the composition, balancing the main subject with surrounding elements to create visual harmony.

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The distribution of visual weight in an artwork, aiming for equilibrium between different elements.

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Balance:

Example: Achieving balance, the artist placed a large, bold object on one side and balanced it with smaller, subtler elements on the other.

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The juxtaposition of different elements, such as colors, shapes, or textures, to create visual interest and emphasize differences.

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Contrast:

Example: The artist used strong contrast between light and dark to make certain elements stand out in the painting.

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The cohesive and harmonious arrangement of elements in an artwork to create a sense of completeness.

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Unity:

Example: Through consistent use of color and theme, the artist achieved unity in the diverse elements of the composition.

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The visual flow or sense of motion created by the arrangement of elements in an artwork.

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Movement:

Example: The artist employed diagonal lines and dynamic shapes to convey a sense of movement, guiding the viewer’s eye through the composition.

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The relative size and scale of elements within an artwork, contributing to a sense of balance and realism.

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Proportion

Example: The artist paid attention to proportion, ensuring that the relationships between objects accurately reflected their sizes in real life.

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Placing importance or focus on a specific element within an artwork to create a focal point.

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Emphasis

Example: Through the use of color contrast, the artist emphasized the central figure, drawing the viewer’s attention to a specific area.

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The surface quality of an artwork, either tactile (can be felt) or visual (suggested through techniques like brushstrokes).

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Texture:

Example: The artist added texture to the painting by using thick brushstrokes, creating a rough and tactile surface.

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The technique used to create the illusion of depth and three-dimensionality in a two-dimensional artwork.

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Perspective

Example: By using linear perspective, the artist made distant objects appear smaller, giving a sense of depth to the scene.

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The three-dimensional aspect of an object, often depicted through shading and highlights to give it volume.

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Form:

Example: The artist skillfully rendered the form of the sculpture, capturing the play of light and shadow on its surfaces.

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The study of how colors interact with each other, including concepts such as the color wheel, complementary colors, and color harmony.

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Color Theory:

Example: The artist applied color theory by using complementary colors to create a vibrant and visually striking composition.

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The repetition of visual elements in an artwork, creating a sense of movement, pattern, or flow.

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Rhythm

Example: The rhythmic arrangement of shapes and lines in the artwork guided the viewer’s gaze in a continuous and dynamic manner.

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The combination of different elements to create a visually pleasing and cohesive whole.

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Harmony:

Example: The artist achieved harmony by using a limited color palette and consistent shapes throughout the composition.

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The use of symbols or imagery to represent abstract ideas, themes, or concepts within an artwork.

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Symbolism:

Example: The artist incorporated symbolic elements, such as a dove for peace, to convey deeper meanings in the painting.

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Representing real-world objects or ideas in a simplified or non-literal way, often emphasizing shapes, colors, and gestural marks.

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Abstraction

Example: The abstract painting avoided realistic details, focusing on bold colors and dynamic shapes to convey emotion and energy.

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The materials and tools an artist uses to create art, such as oil paint, charcoal, or digital media.

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Medium

Example: The artist chose watercolors as the medium to create a delicate and transparent effect in the landscape painting.

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The size of elements in relation to one another within an artwork, influencing the overall visual impact.

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Scale

Example: The artist played with scale, exaggerating the size of certain objects to create a sense of drama and interest.

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Allowing light to pass through, creating a see-through effect in certain parts of an artwork.

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Transparency:

Example: The artist used transparent washes to create a sense of lightness and airiness in the watercolor painting.

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The empty or unoccupied space around and between the subjects or forms in an artwork, as important as the objects themselves.

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Negative Space:

Example: By paying attention to negative space, the artist created a sense of balance and clarity in the composition.

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The act of working together with others to create art, often involving different artists contributing to a single piece.

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Collaboration:

Example: The mural was a collaboration between several artists, each bringing their unique styles to contribute to the overall artwork.