Vocab Terms Pt 1

Question 1

Prehistoric Art

Answer 1

earliest human artistic expression before writing systems (cave paintings, rock art)

Question 2

Ancient Art

Answer 2

early civilization art emerged along w writing (religious/political monuments, sculpture)

Question 3

Pre-modern Art

Answer 3

traditional art (medieval), established rules, artists in workshops, skilled craftsmen, serving church and nobles

Question 4

Modern Art

Answer 4

innovative art (late 19th cen-mid 20th cen), challenged conventions, impressionism, cubism, abstract expressionism

Question 5

Contemp Art

Answer 5

current art since ww2, address present-day issues, use diverse media + methods, break art norm boundaries

Question 6

Fabrication

Answer 6

physical production by professionals

Question 7

Commission

Answer 7

artwork created in response to request or situation

Question 8

Artist proof

Answer 8

og copy of an editioned worked retained by artist (slight variation from the edition–kept separate from numbered edition)

Question 9

Maquette

Answer 9

small scale model of sculpture/installation

Question 10

Mixed Media

Answer 10

artwork created w multiple materials/techniques

Question 11

Installation

Answer 11

3D artwork designed for a specific space (immersive environment)

Question 12

Time-based Media

Answer 12

artwork that unfolds over time (film, sound, performance)

Question 13

Digital Art

Answer 13

art created/manipulated w digital tech

Question 14

Found objects

Answer 14

everyday items repurposed as art materials

Question 15

Appropriation

Answer 15

use of existing images/objects in new artistic contexts (lack of originality + authorship)

Question 16

Site-specific

Answer 16

artwork created in response to a specific location

Question 17

Ephemeral

Answer 17

temporary artwork by intention, degradable by nature

Question 18

Scale

Answer 18

size of artwork

Question 19

Symmetry/Asymmetry

Answer 19

balance/unbalanced arrangement of elements

Question 20

Negative/Positive Space

Answer 20

relationship b/w empty + filled spaces in an artwork

Question 21

Composition

Answer 21

arrangement of visual elements w/n an artwork

Question 21

Perspective

Answer 21

technique of representing 3D objects on 2D surface

Question 22

Form

Answer 22

3D shape/structure of artwork

Question 23

Line

Answer 23

actual/implied paths that guide eye through artwork

Question 24

Texture

Answer 24

surface quality of an artwork

Question 25

Performance Art

Answer 25

art using human actions and body

Question 26

Video Art

Answer 26

art using moving images

Question 27

New Media

Answer 27

art created by tech + digital tools

Question 28

Social Practice

Answer 28

art that focuses on social engagement + community participation

Question 29

Interactive Art

Answer 29

art that responds to viewer participation

Question 30

Conceptual Art

Answer 30

art that prioritizes ideas over physical form

Question 31

Environmental Art

Answer 31

art that engages w natural environment or eco issues

Question 32

Sound Art

Answer 32

art that uses sound