Art Fundamentals Chapter 4 Flashcards

Shapes and Definitions

• Actual Shape: Clearly defined positive area with explicit boundaries.
• Amorphous Shape: Formless and indistinct shape lacking clear definition and dimension.
• Biomorphic Shape: Irregular shape that mimics the curves found in living organisms.
• Curvilinear Shape: Boundaries mainly consist of curved lines, contrasting with rectilinear shapes.
• Geometric Shape: Simple shapes related to geometry, like triangles, rectangles, and circles.
• Implied Shape: Suggested shape created by psychological connections between dots, lines, or areas.
• Rectilinear Shape: Defined by straight lines, opposite of curvilinear shapes.
• Planar Shape: Shapes having height and width, without thickness indication.
• Silhouette: The total shape emerging from the contours or edges of an object.

Artistic Movements and Terms

• Cubism: Painting style developed by Pablo Picasso and Georges Braque (1907-1912), using multiple views to create three-dimensionality on a two-dimensional surface, marking the start of abstract art.
• Surrealism: Art form influenced by Freudian psychology emphasizing fantasy and subconscious experiences through automatic techniques.

Art Concepts

• Decorative Shape: Enriches artwork, highlighting its two-dimensional nature.
• Equivocal Space: Intentionally ambiguous space allowing viewers to see various relationships within the artwork, akin to an optical illusion.
• Kinetic Art: Involves actual movement, derived from the Greek word 'kinesis'.
• Mass: Refers to three-dimensional shapes that stand out or create an illusion of solid material in graphic art, or physical bulk in plastic arts.
• Perspective: Graphical systems creating illusions of three-dimensionality or spatial relationships, depicting diminishing objects in the distance.
• Plastic Shape: Creates the illusion of three dimensions on a flat surface or refers to actual three-dimensional art forms.

Dimensions in Art

• Two-dimensional: Height and width dimensions, typically on flat surfaces.
• Three-dimensional: Depth, height, and width dimensions, with depth as a physical reality in plastic arts or an illusion in graphic arts.
• Volume: Defined measure of three-dimensional space.

Subjectivity in Art

• Objective Art: Closely reflects physical reality or optical perception; appears natural and real.
• Subjective Art: Derives from personal bias, emotion, or innovative interpretation, rather than strictly physical reality.

Space in Art

• Void: Lacking substance, consisting of negative space or spatial area penetrated by objects.

Test your knowledge on key terms from Chapter 4 of Art Fundamentals. This quiz covers definitions of various shapes and styles in art, including both actual and amorphous shapes. Perfect for students looking to enhance their understanding of artistic concepts.