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What is the term used to describe art that is not representational or based on external reality?
Abstraction
Who coined the term 'Action painting' to describe the work of artists who painted with gestures involving more than just the traditional use of fingers and wrist?
Harold Rosenberg
What does the term 'Allover painting' refer to?
A canvas covered in paint from edge to edge and from corner to corner
Which artistic movement is characterized by large abstract painted canvases and also includes sculpture and other media?
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What does 'Academic' relate to in the context of art?
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What is the term used to describe an approach where each area of the composition is given equal attention and significance?
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Which term refers to the process of writing or creating art without conscious thought?
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What is the term for a three-dimensional composition made from a variety of traditionally non-artistic materials and objects?
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What is the term for the area of an artwork that appears farthest away from the viewer?
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Which term refers to a wax-resist dyeing technique often used to make highly patterned cloth?
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What is the term for a type of bearing designed to reduce friction between moving parts?
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What does the term 'Baroque' mean in art and architecture?
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Which term refers to the science, art, or profession of designing and constructing buildings, bridges, and other large structures?
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What is the term for decorative handwriting or lettering?
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What is the term for cotton or linen woven cloth used as a surface for painting?
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What does 'Brushwork' refer to in art?
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What term refers to a canvas covered in paint from edge to edge and from corner to corner, in which each area of the composition is given equal attention and significance?
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Who coined the term 'Action painting' to describe the work of artists who painted with gestures involving more than just the traditional use of fingers and wrist?
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Which term refers to art that is not representational or based on external reality?
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What term is used to describe the process of creating art without conscious thought?
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What term relates to the conservative style of art promoted by an official academy?
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'Abstract Expressionism' is usually characterized by which of the following?
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What does the term 'Automatism' refer to in art?
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What is the term used to describe a heavy fabric interwoven with a rich, raised design?
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What does the term 'Canon' refer to in the context of art?
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What is the term for the area against which a figure or scene is placed in an artwork?
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What does 'Biomorphic' refer to in art?
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What does the term 'Built Environment' refer to?
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What does the term 'Caricature' refer to?
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What is the term for a component of paint that creates uniform consistency or cohesion?
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What does 'Baroque' mean in art and architecture?
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Study Notes
Art Terms
- Non-representational or non-objective art is described as Abstract.
- Harold Rosenberg coined the term 'Action painting' to describe the work of artists who painted with gestures involving more than just the traditional use of fingers and wrist.
- 'Allover painting' refers to a canvas covered in paint from edge to edge and from corner to corner, in which each area of the composition is given equal attention and significance.
- Abstract Expressionism is an artistic movement characterized by large abstract painted canvases and also includes sculpture and other media.
- In the context of art, 'Academic' relates to a conservative style of art promoted by an official academy.
- 'All-over' composition refers to an approach where each area of the composition is given equal attention and significance.
- Automatism refers to the process of writing or creating art without conscious thought.
- Assemblage is a three-dimensional composition made from a variety of traditionally non-artistic materials and objects.
- The background or distance in an artwork is the area that appears farthest away from the viewer.
- Batik is a wax-resist dyeing technique often used to make highly patterned cloth.
- A bearing designed to reduce friction between moving parts is called a Ball bearing.
- In art and architecture, 'Baroque' refers to a highly ornate and dramatic style.
- Architecture refers to the science, art, or profession of designing and constructing buildings, bridges, and other large structures.
- Calligraphy is decorative handwriting or lettering.
- Canvas is cotton or linen woven cloth used as a surface for painting.
- Brushwork refers to the way an artist applies paint to a canvas.
Other Terms
- Built Environment refers to the human-made surroundings that provide the setting for human activity.
- A Caricature is a representation of a person or thing that is exaggerated or distorted for comedic effect.
- A Binder is a component of paint that creates uniform consistency or cohesion.
- A Biomorphic shape is a shape that resembles a living organism.
- The Canon of art refers to the body of rules, principles, and standards for art.
- The Ground is the area against which a figure or scene is placed in an artwork.
- Velvet is a heavy fabric interwoven with a rich, raised design.
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