Art Techniques: Transformation Methods

Enlarging an object or image to a larger scale.

Reducing an object or image to a smaller scale.

Repeating images or forms multiple times.

Changing the original qualities of an object or surface to something different.

Reversing natural laws like color, perspective, or size.

Breaking an object or image into separate pieces.

Showing only a part or portion of an object.

Deforming or altering an object or image by distortion. This can be achieved through techniques like burning, dissolving, or crushing.

A group of artists working collaboratively, usually under their own management, to achieve shared artistic goals.

Presenting someone else's work as your own, without giving proper credit.

Non-profit organizations run by and for artists, providing space and resources for creative expression.

Putting things side-by-side to highlight their similarities and differences, often emphasizing a specific quality or effect.

The quality of being genuine or real, not fake or copied.

Guidelines that artists follow to create a particular style of artwork, sometimes referred to as "rules."

A request for the creation of a piece of art, often made by someone on behalf of another.

Art that aims to communicate social or political messages, encouraging viewers to critically examine issues and take action.

A method of creating unexpected combinations of objects, often by placing familiar items in unfamiliar environments. This challenges conventions and encourages new perspectives.

A type of art where the background space is used to define the image or object.

A style of art that uses traditional media in new ways, often incorporating film, video, installations, performances, and digital technologies.

A type of art that aims to influence public opinion or behavior, often through persuasive imagery and messages.

An architectural approach using prefabricated, modular units, often made of concrete, that are stacked together to create buildings.

A form of financial support provided for a specific activity or project, often with time-bound restrictions or specific requirements.

The process of raising awareness, encouraging engagement, and promoting appreciation for the arts.

An artwork that uses deliberate contrast or juxtaposition to create a specific effect, often emphasizing a theme or idea.

Art that uses existing images, objects, or ideas from other cultures or popular culture to create something new.

Art that aims to create social change by combining creative expression with strategic planning.

Art that does not try to depict real-life objects or scenes realistically.

Art that uses elements and principles of design without showing recognizable things.

Art that depicts something we can recognize, even if it's not completely realistic.

A group that provides grants to artists and supports their creative work in Toronto.

Reusing old materials to create new objects or art, reducing waste and giving items a new life.