Abstract and Non-Objective Art

Wassily Kandinsky

Russian painter who was a pioneer of abstract art who used color and lines to express emotions (1866-1944)

Louise Nevelson

A Russian/American sculptor who likes to use:
wood found objects and a monochromatic color theme to create abstract art to express personal memories.

Positive Space and Positive Space

The figures of an artwork occupy this area; also called the figure and "white space"; the distance between objects; gives a design breathing

Assemblage

A three-dimensional composition in which a collection of objects is unified in a sculptural work.

Abstract Art

art that depicts natural objects in simplified, distorted, or exaggerated ways

Non-Objective Art

Art that has no recognizable subject matter. It relies on elements of art to create a composition.

Rhythm

A regularly recurring sequence of events or actions.

Grounds of Space

Fore Ground, Middle Ground and Background

Watercolor Paint

A transparent pigment paint. Meant to be applied lightly and layered.

Adhesive

Any synthetic product that is used to join materials together.