GE7 2nd Exam

painting

the creation of a two dimensional visual language with certain aesthetic qualities, which expresses ideas and emotions

oil painting

done with the use of ground pigments. they’re long lasting, slow in drying, easy to handle. they create luminous colors and blends well with surrounding paints however it is hard to move to the next stage in painting because of slow drying

fresco

a method of painting waster based pigments on freshly applied plaster, usually on wall surfaces

buon fresco or true fresco

when the plaster is wet

fresco secco or dry fresco

when the plaster is dry

water color

one of the most popular painting medium for fine art work. it is done with the use of pigments mixed with water and applied to fine white paper

tempera

its name stems from the latin word temperare meaning to mix in proportion. it is done with the use of ground pigments mixed with an albuminous or colloidal vehicle

pastel

is done with the use of pastel colors closely resembling dry pigments bound to form crayons, which are directly applied to the surface

acrylic

done with the use of synthetic paints mixeed with a vehicle capable of being thinned with water

encaustic

done with the use of hot wax as a vehicle to bind pigments to a wooden panel or a wall

architecture

the are of designing structures

durability (formitas)

it should stand up robustly and remain in good condition

utility (utilitas)

it should be useful and function well for the people using

beauty (venustas)

it should delight people, and raised their spirits

greek architecture

architectural structures during this period are best seen on a hill, the “acropolis“

roman architecture

first to use bricks and cement can be seen in their public buildings

byzantine architecture

a typical feature found in practically all byzantine churches was the iconostasis and floor plan was based on the greek cross

romanesque architecture

this is an architectural style of medieval europe characterized by semi circular arches

gothic architecture

style in europe actually lasted from the mid 12th century to the 16th century.. its masonry buildijng is characterized by juge spaces with overlaid tracery of broken walls

renaissance architecture

the european architecture of the period between the early 14th and early 16th centuries in different regions, demonstrating a conscious revival and development of certain elements of ancient greek and roman thought

19th century architecture

use of new construction materials, hydraulic and steel cable elevators made higher structures possible, and concentration of business in urban areas resulted in higher coats

orientation

the control of the effects of sun, wind, and rainfall

design

the modification of the effects of the natural forces

fenestration

the control and distribution of windows for light, ventilation, and hearinh

walls

the insulation and heating control

color

it should be chosen for the practical and expressive qualities: reflection and absorption of light

material and techniques

it depends on the nature of the materials used and the intention for them

domestic

it provides shelter and security for the basic physical functions of life and at times also for commercial, industrial, or agricultural activities that involve the family unit rather than the community

recreational

buildings

used for sports, leisure activities, adventure and thrill activities

commercial

these include offices, retail outlets, and other facilities where commercial business is conducted

religious

this is the construction of places of worship, such as churches, mosques, stupas, synagogues, and temple

military or defense

art of fortifications

factories

manufacturing plant or a production plant where workers manufacture goods or* operate machines processing one product into another

sculpt

sculpture in metal

this is the most lasting work. the oldest metal sculpture pieces are made out of copper alloys and bronze. other metals such as gold and silver are softer enabling the artisan to shape the metal with tools by hammering

repousse sculpture

it refers to metal working technique in which malleable metal is beaten into form by hammer and puncheon. this used for smaller subjects only

sculpture in clay

this is a sculpture produced by molding

sculpture in ivory

this is the carving of ivory, generally by using sharp cutting tools.

glyptic

the art of cutting gems e.g. engraving of medals, coins, and seals which have a cultural importance rather than an artistic and aesthetic

isabelo tampico y. lakandola

the greatest filipino sculpture of the 19th century. he carved an altar with a crucifix enclosed, used with native plants motifs manifesting art nouveau sensibilities. frame designs of this sort were later known as tmainco frames. this was his entry to the exposicion regional de filipinas

guillermo tolentino

he represented the national artist awards for sculpture in 1973. he is considered as the father of philippine arts because of his great works like the famous bonifacio monument symbolizing filipinos cry for freedom

eduardo castrillo

he was an award winning filipino sculptor

napolean abueva

in 1976, he was proclaimed as national artist of the philippinesfor visual arts by then president ferdinand marcos. youngest recipient of the title age at 46

traditional art

beares of traditional arts can be nominated as gawad manlilikha ng bayan

non traditional arts

bearers non traditional arts can be nominated as national artist, equal to gawad manlilikha ng bayan

expressionism art

a term used to describe works of art in which the representation of reality is distorted to communicate an inner vision

distortion ar

any change made by an artist to the size shape or visual character of a form to express an idea convey a feeling or enhance visual impact. exaggerating twisting and elongating forms are used to emphasize an intense feeling to do this

formalism art

an approach used by art critics to examine and evaluate works of art. one of the oldest methods to evaluate art. it emphasizes compositional elements like color line shape and texture.

realism

19th century. this art movement transformed the western art world because of its unprecedented attention to everyday subject matter

abstraction

it doesnt attempt to represent an accurate depiction of a visual reality but instead use shapes colors forms and gestural marks to achieve its effect.

line

a mark that has length and direction. a continuous mark made by a moving point.

horizontal line

suggest a feeling of rest or repose because objects parallel to the earth are at rest. it also give a sense of space

vertical line

often communicate a sense of height because they are perpendicular to the earth

zigzag lines

convey actions and excitement as well as restlessness and anxiety

curve lines

convey energy. soft shallow curves recall the curves of the human body and often have a pleasing sensual quality and a softening effect on the composition

shape

has only height and width

form

has depth width and height

space

refers to a feeling of depth or 3d. it can also refer to the artist’s use of the area within the picture plane.

colors

it can be described as warm, cool, depending on which end of the color spectrum they fall.

texture

is the surface quality or feel of an object

formal balance

is also known as symmetrical balance. it means two halves are mirror image

informal balance

is also known as asymmetrical balance

variety

a principle of design concerned with diversity. it is achieved by using different shapes, sizes, and colors in a work of art

harmony

this is a principle of arts that shows the quality of how the visual elements are working together in a composition. it is achieved when all elements have unity and cohesion, giving a sense of completion to an artwork

emphasis

a principle of art defined as the focal point of an image when one area or thing stands out the most

proportion

this is a principle of art concerned with the relationship of one part to another and to the whole. it refers to the relative size and scale of the various elements in a design

rhythm

a principle of art that suggests movement or action

unity

is when all the elements and principles work together to create a pleasing image

contrast

a principle of art that refers to the difference between two things to create interest and tension

landscapes

a genre of art that captures scenic views

cityscape

showcases aspect of cities

seascapes

artworks that depict the sea

animals

along with the human form, animals were subjects of the earliest art ever created

human figures portraits and couples

a study and appreciation of the beauty of the human body in its depiction or presentation

everyday life or genre

painting of scenes from everyday life, of ordinary people at work or recreation, depicted in a generally realistic manner

still life

a painting or drawing of an arrangement of objects, typically, including fruit and flowers and objects contrasting with these in texture such as bowls and glassware

image of divinity

this is any artwork that has a christian or biblical theme

narration and historical

it depicts a moment in a narrative story

method of presenting the art

in presenting anything, certain methods are employed in order to be effectiverea

lism

the attempt to portaty the subject as is,

abstract

it means to move away or seperated

distortion

a kind of abstract method where the subject is in misshaped conditionc

ubism

subjects are shown in basic geometrical shape

mangling

subjects are cut, lacerated, mutilated or hacked.

elongation

the subject is lengthened for protraction or extension

symbolism

the presentation of an invisible sign such as an idea or a quality into something visible

fauvism

it is an art movement of the 1900s by henri matisse, andre derainm raoul dufy, and george rouault

dadaism

a protest movement formed in 1916

futurism

this work aims to capture the speed and force of modern industrial society and to glorify the mechanical energy of modern life

surrealism

came from the slang of super realism. it is founded by french poet andre breton in 1924

expressionism

it can be described as pathos morbidity violence or chaos and tragedy

classical music

a serious or conventional music following long establish principles

country music

music that developed from southern american folk and western cowboy music in the rural regions of the southern united states in the 1920s

electronic music

character and quality of the music is synthetic. music is created and manipulated by electronics instead of performance by acoustic instruments

jazz

20th century, african american communities in southern areas of the US invented jazz music. it is a combination of european and african music traditions

latin music

it naturally originates from the broader latin world, mainly from latin america with fusions by latinos of the united states as well as genres from european countries such s portugal and spain