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Exam 3 Flashcards

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abstract

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Art that does not attempt to represent an accurate depiction of visual reality but instead uses shapes, colors, forms, and gestural marks to achieve its effec

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Kente

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A type of silk and cotton fabric made of interwoven cloth strips and native to the Akan ethnic group of South Ghana

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Warp

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The set of lengthwise threads attached to a loom before weaving begins

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Weft

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The crosswise threads that are woven through the warp in a loom to create cloth

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Motif

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A recurring thematic element or design in an artwork

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History Paintings

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Paintings that depict a momentous event or a scene from history

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Salons

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Art exhibitions held in Paris by the Royal Academy of Painting and Sculpture, significant for promoting new styles and artists

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Volute

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A spiral or scroll-like form often seen in architectural ornamentation

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Fête Galante

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A genre of painting that depicts elegant outdoor gatherings of upper-class society

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Memento Mori

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A Latin phrase meaning “remember you must die,” often used in art to remind viewers of their mortality

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Vanitas

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A type of still-life painting that includes symbols of death or change as a reminder of the transience of life

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Genre

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A category of artistic composition, characterized by similarities in form, style, or subject matter

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Avant-Garde

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Artistic movements or works that are experimental, innovative, and ahead of their time

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Academies

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Institutions established for the teaching and promotion of art

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Chinoiseries

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European interpretations of Chinese artistic motifs and techniques

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Pastels

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Soft, chalk-like crayons used in drawing and painting

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Vedute

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Italian term for “views,” often referring to detailed, realistic landscape paintings or prints of a cityscape or vista

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Capriccio

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A type of painting that combines real and imaginary elements in a fanciful manner

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Picturesque

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Aesthetic ideal that emphasizes charm, grace, and beauty

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Composition

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The arrangement of elements in an artwork

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Sarcophagi

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Stone coffins, often elaborately decorated, used for burying the dead.

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Tracery

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Ornamental stonework, typically in the form of interlacing arches and ribs

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Turret

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A small tower on a building, often at a corner or angle

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Rosettes

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Ornamental designs resembling a rose, often used in architecture and decorative arts

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Jasperware

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A type of stoneware developed by Josiah Wedgwood, often in pale blue and white colors

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Contrapposto

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An Italian term meaning “counterpose,” referring to a stance in sculpture where the figure stands with most of its weight on one foot, creating a sense of tension and relaxation.

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Portico

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A structure consisting of a roof supported by columns, often leading to the entrance of a building

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Central Plan

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An architectural design where the main space of a building is centralized around a central point, often seen in churches or temples

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Sublime

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An aesthetic quality in art that inspires awe, often associated with vast, grand, or powerful natural landscapes

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Cenotaph

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A monument erected in honor of a person or group of people whose remains are elsewhere

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Idealization

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Portraying a subject in an idealized or perfect form, often seen in classical art

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Atelier

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A workshop or studio, especially one used by an artist or designer

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Odalisque

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A female slave or concubine in a harem, often depicted in Western art as a reclining nude

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Grand Manner

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An elevated style of painting that was considered the highest form of art, often depicting historical or mythological subjects with idealized figures

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Lithograph

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A printmaking technique where a design is drawn on a flat stone or metal plate with a greasy crayon, then transferred to paper

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Romanticism

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A movement in art and literature that emphasized emotion, imagination, and individualism

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Neoclassical

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An artistic movement that revived classical themes and styles from ancient Greece and Rome

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Naturalistic

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Art that aims to depict objects and scenes realistically, often with attention to detail

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Value

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The lightness or darkness of a color, often used to create contrast and volume in a painting

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Texture

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The surface quality of an object, often perceived through touch or visually

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Camera Obscura

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An optical device used in drawing and for entertainment, projecting an image of its surroundings onto a screen

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Chancel

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The space around the altar in a church, often reserved for clergy and choir

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Calotype

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An early photographic process using paper coated with silver iodide, allowing for the production of multiple prints

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Historicism

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An artistic movement that draws inspiration from historical styles or themes.

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Barrel Vaults

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A series of arches placed side by side, creating a tunnel-like structure

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Arcade

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A series of arches supported by columns, often used in architecture to create a covered walkway or gallery

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Realism

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An artistic movement that aims to depict ordinary subjects realistically, often emphasizing social issues

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Nocturne

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A painting or musical composition inspired by or evocative of the night

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Naturalism

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A style of art and literature that aims to depict the real world accurately and without artificiality

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Japonisme

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En Plein Air

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A French term meaning “in the open air,” often used to describe painting outdoors

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Etching

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A printmaking technique where a metal plate is covered with an acid-resistant ground, then drawn upon with a needle to expose the metal, which is then etched with acid to create the design

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Ukiyo-e

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A genre of Japanese woodblock prints and paintings, often depicting scenes of everyday life.

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Impressionism

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An artistic movement characterized by a focus on capturing fleeting moments of light and color in everyday scenes

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Iconographic

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Concerned with the study or interpretation of symbols or imagery in art

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Repoussoir

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A compositional technique in art where an object or figure is placed in the foreground to create depth

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Post-Impressionism

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An artistic movement following Impressionism, characterized by a focus on structure, form, and symbolic content

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Atmospheric Perspective

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A technique in art where distant objects are depicted with less clarity, mimicking the effect of haze or atmospheric conditions

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Complementary Color

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Colors that are opposite each other on the color wheel, which, when combined, create contrast and vibrancy.

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Hue

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The attribute of a color by virtue of which it is discernible as red, green, blue, etc

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Impasto

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A painting technique where paint is applied thickly to create texture and depth

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Expressionistic

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Artistic style emphasizing the portrayal of emotions and subjective experience rather than objective reality

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Symbolism

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A movement in art and literature focused on using symbols to represent ideas and emotions

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Graphic Artist

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An artist who works in mediums such as drawing, printmaking, or graphic design

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Femme Fatale

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A seductive woman who leads men into dangerous or compromising situations

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Art Nouveau:

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An artistic movement characterized by flowing lines, organic forms, and ornamental motifs inspired by nature

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Realism

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: An artistic movement that aims to depict ordinary subjects realistically, often emphasizing social issues

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Voussiors

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The wedge-shaped stones in an arch

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Chasing

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A metalworking technique of decorating the surface of metal objects with indentations, often done with a hammer and punch.

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Landscape Architecture:

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The design and planning of outdoor spaces, such as parks and gardens.

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Cameo

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A small relief carving in which the design is raised against a lower, flat background

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Grand Tour

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An educational trip, especially popular among wealthy Europeans in the 17th and 18th centuries, to visit cultural sites in Europe.

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Prix de Rome:

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A prestigious scholarship awarded by the French government for study at the French Academy in Rome.

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Painterly

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A style of painting characterized by visible brushstrokes and an emphasis on the process of painting itself.

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Linear

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A style of art characterized by clear, sharp lines and contours.

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Medium

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The materials used by an artist to create a work of art, such as paint, clay, or digital tools.

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Period Style:

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The characteristic style of art and architecture associated with a particular historical period.

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Regional Style:

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A distinctive artistic style associated with a particular geographic region.

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Illusionism:

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The artistic technique of creating a three-dimensional appearance on a two-dimensional surface.

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Modeling:

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The use of light and shadow to create the illusion of three-dimensional form on a two-dimensional surface.

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