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Flashcards covering key concepts across art theory, history, processes, and practices from the provided notes.
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Art
Creative activity expressing imaginative or technical skill; results in a work for others to experience.
Aesthetics
Branch of philosophy studying beauty, taste, and art.
Aesthetic value
Importance or worth given to beauty in objects or experiences.
Visual Arts
Arts that use materials to create physical or static art objects (e.g., painting, sculpture).
Performing Arts
Arts that use voice, body, or objects to express art, performed before an audience.
Literature
Written works that may be artistic or have intellectual value.
Interactive Media
Computer-based systems that respond to user actions (text, animation, video, audio, games).
Imagination
Ability to form mental images without sensory input; fuels novel ideas.
Inspiration
A source or stimulus for creative thought and action.
Nature
The natural world, distinct from human-made artificial creations.
God
In many contexts, the divine creator; nature is described as created by God.
Traditional Arts
Core arts: Architecture, Sculpture, Painting, Literature, Music, Performing Arts, Film.
Liberal Arts
Disciplines like Grammar, Logic, Rhetoric, Arithmetic, Geometry, Music, Astronomy, Literature, Interactive Media.
Classical branches
Foundational arts such as Painting, Sculpture, Architecture.
Broader branches
Wider arts categories including Music, Theatre, Film, Dance, Performing Arts, Literature, Interactive Media.
Motivated Function
Art created with a practical purpose (functional art like architecture, furniture).
Non-motivated Function
Art created for expression or enjoyment, without a specific function.
Personal Function
Art used to express feelings or ideas; therapeutic value.
Social Function
Art linked to society; influences social behavior and identity.
Spiritual Function
Art reflecting religious beliefs and culture; expresses faith.
Educational Function
Art that provides therapy, relaxation, or enhances learning.
Political Function
Art that commemorates leaders, records events, or promotes ideals.
Physical Function
Art serving practical purposes for comfort or utility.
Pattern
Repetition of elements to create balance, harmony, rhythm, or movement.
Unity
A sense that elements fit together to form a cohesive whole.
Variety
In art, balance between differing elements to avoid monotony.
Harmony
Successful relationship between elements creating a cohesive whole.
Rhythm
Movement or pattern created by repetition with variation.
Balance
Distribution of visual weight to achieve stability.
Symmetry
Formal equality where two sides mirror each other.
Asymmetry
Balance achieved through uneven but visually weighted elements.
Radial Symmetry
All parts radiate from a central point.
Notan
Design concept balancing light and dark tones.
Emphasis
Visually dominant area that attracts attention.
Movement (design)
Guiding the viewer’s eye through the artwork.
Line
A mark that defines shapes and directs attention.
Shape
A two-dimensional enclosed area defined by edges.
Tone
Variations of light and dark within a color or image.
Color
Hue, value, and saturation; affects mood and atmosphere.
Texture
Surface quality that can be felt or implied (rough, smooth).
Form
Three-dimensional volume or mass; can be real or illusionary.
Optical Texture
Illusion of texture created by painting technique.
Physical Texture
Actual surface texture felt by touch.
Ephemeral Texture
Texture that changes, like clouds or smoke.
Three-Dimensional Form
Volume that occupies real space in sculpture or architecture.
Two-Dimensional Form
Implied 3D qualities on a flat surface through perspective.
Proportion
Size relationships between parts of a work.
Space
Area around, within, or between shapes; suggests depth.
Value
Lightness or darkness of a color.
Horizon Line
Line where the sky meets the ground; reference for perspective.
Vanishing Point
Point on the horizon where parallel lines appear to converge.
Vanishing Lines
Guidelines that lead from edges toward vanishing points.
One-Point Perspective
Perspective with a single vanishing point; objects face the viewer.
Two-Point Perspective
Perspective with two vanishing points; shows corner views.
Linear Perspective
Technique where parallel lines converge at vanishing points.
Aerial Perspective
Atmospheric effects (color/clarity) distance objects show.
Viewpoint
Angle or position from which a scene is observed.
Normal Viewpoint
Eye-level view; most natural for realism.
Low Viewpoint
Viewed from below; objects appear taller or more imposing.
High Viewpoint
Viewed from above; scene appears compressed.
Relative Size
Objects further away appear smaller than those nearby.
Perspective
Technique for showing depth and space on a flat surface.
Production Process
Stages from idea to final master copy in media production.
Pre-production
Planning phase: scripting, storyboarding, planning.
Production
Actual shooting/recording phase of a project.
Post-production
Editing and finalizing the product after filming.
Financing
Budgeting and obtaining funds before production.
Screenplay
Written script of a film or media project.
Distribution
Delivering the final product to audiences.
Script
Written dialogue and actions for production.
Principal Photography
Main filming period of a project.
Pick-up Shots
Additional shoots to fix mistakes or improve performance.
Dubbing
Replacing or adding sound/dialogue in post-production.
Master Copy
Final approved version of the media product.
Virtual Tour
Online or video viewing of museums or galleries.
Museum
Institution housing and displaying art objects.
National Museum of Fine Arts
Leading Philippine museum showcasing fine arts.
MoMA
Museum of Modern Art; major international institution.
Louvre
Famous Paris museum housing art and antiquities.
Exhibition
Space where artworks are displayed to an audience.
Temporary Exhibition
Short-term display of artworks.
Permanent Exhibition
Long-term or ongoing display of artworks.
Exhibit
An individual artwork or object shown in a show.
Exposition
Alternative term for an art show or exhibition.
Show
Display or presentation of artworks.
Commission Work
Custom artwork created on request for a client.
Contract Terms
Written agreement details for art commissions.
Home Show
Exhibiting art at home or informal venue.
Group Exhibition
Exhibition featuring multiple artists sharing space.
Juried Exhibitions
Exhibitions requiring professional submissions and judging.
Galleries
Spaces (curated or commercial) displaying art for viewing/sale.
Artist-run Gallery
Gallery operated by artists managing exhibitions.
Art Collector
Individual owning and collecting two or more artworks.
Curator
Person organizing exhibitions, selecting works, and interpreting collections.
Conservator
Professional preserving and managing art objects.
Beads
Beadwork; common Philippine craft category.
Rosary making
Craft producing rosaries from beads.
Parol
Philippine Christmas lantern; a common craft item.
Centerpieces
Decorative art pieces used as focal points in displays.
Textile Crafts
Crafts involving fabric, yarn, and surface design.