Art Concepts Chapter 2 Review

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Define subject matter, media, craftsmanship and design.

Subject matter is what the artist is conveying. Media is the tools and materials the artist uses. Craftsmanship is the ability to make useful objects attractive. Design is the grammar or structure of visual language.

Identify 3 different types of artistic subject matter.

Narrative, literary, religious.

What type of subjects are in genre paintings?

The subjects in genre paintings are ordinary people doing ordinary, normal everyday activities.

List 4 different drawing media and 5 different painting media.

Drawing mediums: pencil, charcoal, ink, pastel; Painting mediums: fresco, tempera, oil, watercolor, acrylic. Signup and view all the answers

Define sculpture mediums.

Bronze, marble, tempera. Signup and view all the answers

List 5 printmaking techniques.

Woodcut, linocut, lithograph, intaglio, serigraph. Signup and view all the answers

List the art elements and principles. How are the principles of art related to the elements of art?

Art elements: line, shape, space, form, texture, value, color, light. Art principles: balance, unity, emphasis, contrast, pattern, movement, rhythm, variety, proportion. Signup and view all the answers

Describe the three methods that artists use to show depth on a flat surface.

Overlapping objects, use of aerial perspective with darker colors and sharper details in the foreground. Signup and view all the answers

Define hue, value and intensity.

Hue is another word for color, value is the dark or light quality of a color, and intensity is the brightness or saturation of a color. Signup and view all the answers

List the primary, secondary, and tertiary (intermediate) colors. How are the secondary and tertiary colors made?

Primary colors: red, yellow, blue. Secondary colors: orange, green, purple. Tertiary colors: red/orange, red/purple, yellow/green, yellow/orange, blue/green, blue/purple. Secondary colors are made by mixing 2 primary colors. Tertiary colors are made by mixing a primary color with the adjacent secondary color. Signup and view all the answers

What is the difference between additive and subtractive sculpture processes? Name a medium that is often additive, one that is usually subtractive, one that is modeled, and one that is cast.

In the subtractive process, material is cut away (e.g., carving wood or marble). In the additive process, parts are put together (e.g., welding steel). Clay is often modeled, and bronze and plaster are often cast. Signup and view all the answers

Describe the contrast in Tiepolo's Adoration of the Magi.

There are contrasts of light and dark values, warm and cool colors, and straight and curved shapes and lines. Signup and view all the answers

Study Notes

Subject Matter and Artistic Concepts

Subject matter refers to the themes or ideas an artist conveys in their work.
Media includes the tools and materials utilized by artists in their creations.
Craftsmanship is the skill that makes practical objects aesthetically appealing.
Design serves as the structural foundation or “grammar” of visual art.

Artistic Subject Matter Types

Common types of artistic subject matters include:
- Narrative and literary themes
- Religious imagery and landscapes
- Cityscapes and human figures
- Portraits, self-portraits, historical subjects
- Genre scenes, social commentary, still-life, animals, abstract forms

Genre Paintings

Genre paintings depict everyday life, focusing on ordinary individuals engaged in routine activities.

Drawing and Painting Media

Drawing mediums consist of:
- Pencil, charcoal, ink, and pastel
Painting mediums include:
- Fresco, tempera, oil, watercolor, and acrylic

Sculpture Mediums

Common sculpture mediums feature:
- Bronze, marble, and tempera

Printmaking Techniques

Notable printmaking techniques are:
- Woodcut, linocut, lithograph, intaglio, and serigraph

Art Elements and Principles

Art principles encompass:
- Balance, unity, emphasis, contrast, pattern, movement, rhythm, variety, and proportion
Art elements include:
- Line, shape, space, form, texture, value, color, and light
Principles guide the arrangement and organization of elements in art.

Methods for Showing Depth

Three methods artists use to imply depth include:
- Overlapping objects for spatial placement
- Aerial perspective with varied color and detail intensity
  - Foreground features brighter colors and sharper details
  - Background uses lighter, less intense colors

Color Concepts

Hue refers to the specific color.
Value represents a color’s lightness or darkness.
Intensity describes a color’s brightness or saturation.

Color Classification

Primary colors: Red, yellow, blue
Secondary colors: Orange, green, purple (created by mixing two primary colors)
Tertiary (intermediate) colors include combinations such as red/orange and yellow/green.
Local color describes an object's color under uniform white light.

Sculpture Processes

Subtractive sculpture involves removing material through carving, as seen in wood or marble.
Additive sculpture focuses on assembling parts, often seen in welding or glueing.
Clay is commonly used for modeling; bronze and plaster are typically cast materials.

Contrast in Tiepolo's "Adoration of the Magi"

The painting features contrasts of:
- Light and dark values, warm and cool colors
- Straight and curved shapes and lines
Textured areas oppose smooth surfaces, with stark contrasts between earthly and heavenly elements.
Additionally, the artwork juxtaposes wealth with poverty, youth with age, and includes ethnic diversity among figures.

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This quiz covers key concepts from Chapter 2, including definitions of subject matter, media, craftsmanship, and design. It also explores different types of artistic subject matter such as narrative, landscapes, and human figures. Test your understanding of these fundamental art principles!