AP art history

WHEN

The time period when the artwork was created.

WHERE

The style or location where the artwork was made.

WHAT (Material)

The substances from which the artwork is constructed.

WHAT (Subject Matter)

The themes or subjects depicted in the artwork.

WHO

The artist responsible for creating the artwork.

WHY

The reason or motivation behind the creation of the artwork, often linked to sponsorship.

Form

The shape and structure of the object(s) in the artwork.

Composition

The arrangement and organization of forms within the artwork.

Line

A continuous mark made on a surface by a moving point, considered an element of art.

Space

The area that contains or surrounds the object(s) in a work, which can be limited or unlimited.

Mass

The physical matter that occupies space in sculpture and architecture.

Volume

The space that is organized by mass within a work.

Perspective

The method of arranging forms in space to create an illusion of depth on a flat surface.

Proportion

The size relationships between objects within the artwork.

Material

The various substances used to create the artwork, such as tile, clay, or steel.

Technique

The specific methods an artist uses to manipulate materials.

Color

The quality of lightness or darkness and the intensity of hues in the artwork.

Value

The use of light and shadow to create depth and dimension in art.

Picture Plane

The imaginary surface of a picture that is perpendicular to the viewer's line of sight.