Unit 3 Flashcards
(30 cards)
The term for when viewers fail to comprehend or experience the artwork fully.
Failure of Comprehension
The belief that to appreciate art, one must extract a specific image or meaning from it.
Hurdle to Engagement
The beginning of engagement with artwork, which involves visually examining the piece.
Perception
The concept that explains how individual responses to art can differ among viewers.
Subjectivity
The principles guiding how elements are arranged within an artwork to create balance and harmony.
Principles of Art/Design
The emotional response evoked by the color choices and composition of an artwork.
Emotional or Psychological Content
The use of objects in art to represent greater concepts, often seen in Renaissance art.
Symbolic Content
The component of art that tells a story or communicates an idea.
Narrative Content
Art that does not depict recognizable subjects and focuses on color and form.
Non-Representational or Abstract Art
A category of subject in art that depicts inanimate objects arranged in a setting.
Still Life
A category of subject in art focusing on individuals or groups.
Portraiture
Art that depicts recognizable subjects, such as landscapes or people.
Representational Art
The “why” of an artwork, referring to the meaning or message communicated by the artist.
Content
The “what” of an artwork, referring to the visual focus or image depicted.
Subject
The distribution of visual weight in an artwork, which can be symmetrical, asymmetrical, or radial.
Balance
The primary concern regarding the size and relationship of components in an artwork.
Scale and Proportion
The repetition of elements to create a sense of movement or pattern in art.
Rhythm
The process of analyzing and critiquing art by examining its subject and content.
Art Analysis
The concept of engaging actively with art by questioning its subject and content.
Active Engagement
The use of light and dark contrasts to create depth and emphasis in art.
Chiaroscuro
The emotional or psychological experience conveyed by an artwork, as discussed by Tolstoy.
Communication of Emotion
The elements that make up visual art, such as line, shape, and color.
Elements of Art
The practice of using elements of design to create unity and harmony in artwork.
Harmony
The idea that art can have multiple subjects or blur the lines between categories.
Multiple Subjects
