Vocabulary from Modern Art Chapters

A collection of vocabulary terms from chapters on Modern Art, covering various movements, techniques, and concepts.

Futurism

An artistic movement that emphasized modern technology, speed, and dynamic motion, originating in Italy in the early 20th century.

Dada

An avant-garde art movement of the early 20th century characterized by a rejection of traditional values and an embrace of chaos and absurdity.

Iconoclastic

Describes art that is characterized by an attack or challenge to established norms and traditional values.

Photomontage

A technique of combining various photographs to create a new image that conveys a particular idea or theme.

Surrealism

A cultural movement that sought to release the creative potential of the unconscious mind through the juxtaposition of irrational images.

Found Objects

Everyday objects that are used in art, often presented as artworks without significant alteration.

Readymades

Ordinary manufactured objects that are designated by an artist as art, exemplified by Marcel Duchamp.

Bauhaus

A German school of art and design founded in 1919 that aimed to unify art, craft, and technology.

Applied Arts

The application of design and decoration to everyday objects to make them aesthetically pleasing while maintaining functionality.

International Style

An architectural style characterized by minimalism and a lack of ornamentation, emphasizing functional form.

Modernist Architects

Architects associated with early 20th-century modernism who focused on new materials and functions.

Cantilever(ed)

A structure supported only at one end, projecting outwards without vertical support at the other end.

Harlem Renaissance

A cultural movement in the 1920s centered in Harlem, New York, highlighting African American artists, writers, and musicians.

Art Deco

A visual arts design style that combines sleek geometric shapes with rich colors and luxurious materials.

Aesthetics

The branch of philosophy dealing with the nature of beauty, art, and taste.

Non-objective

Art that does not represent or depict a person, place, or thing, but instead focuses on colors, shapes, and forms.

Regionalism

An art movement that emphasizes the local culture, landscapes, and history of specific regions.

Figurative

Art that represents real-world objects or subjects, often with recognizable forms.

Abstract Expressionist

An art movement that focuses on spontaneous, automatic, or subconscious creation, expressing emotions through abstract forms.

Action Painting

A technique within Abstract Expressionism that emphasizes the act of painting itself as an essential part of the artwork.

Acrylic Paint

A fast-drying paint made of pigment suspended in acrylic polymer emulsion, known for its versatility.

Saturated Color

Colors that are pure and bright without dilution or greyness, often used for dramatic effect.

Palette Knife

A tool used by artists to mix or apply paint, known for its ability to create texture.

Social Realist

An art movement that focuses on the depiction of the everyday lives of the working class and social issues.