Art Terminology and Movements

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This set of flashcards contains key vocabulary terms and their definitions related to art terminology and movements.

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Superflat

A style of painting that draws upon Japanese aesthetics, characterized by strong outlines, flat planes of color, and lack of three-dimensionality.

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Expressionism

A movement aimed at expressing emotional experience rather than physical reality, often characterized by expressive brushstrokes and symbolic color.

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Hue

The dimension of color we readily experience when we look at color; refers to the shade of a color.

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Action Painting

A technique in which paint is splashed, thrown, or poured onto a canvas.

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Pop Art

A form of art that depicts everyday objects or scenes using techniques from commercial art and popular illustration.

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Chroma

Also known as saturation, it refers to the strength or dominance of a hue.

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Stencil

A thin sheet of material with a cut pattern used to produce a design by applying ink or paint.

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Composition

The arrangement of different elements within an artwork.

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Abstract

Art that does not attempt to depict objects realistically, but focuses on shapes, colors, and textures to convey emotions and meaning.

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Expressionism

A style of art that emphasizes emotional expression, often with spontaneous brushstrokes.

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Improvisation

Creating art spontaneously or without prior preparation.

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Avant garde

Art that is innovative and explores new forms or subject matter.

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Mass media

Forms of communication that reach and influence large audiences, such as newspapers, magazines, radio, and the internet.

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Value

The lightness or darkness of a color, indicating its overall intensity.

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Visual pun

A humorous play on images that can have multiple meanings, similar to a word pun.

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Abstract Art

Art that escapes realistic representation and focuses on emotional expression through non-representational elements.

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Serigraphy

A stencil-based printing process, also known as silk screening, used to apply ink through a fine screen.

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Appropriation

The intentional borrowing, copying, and alteration of existing images to create new meaning.

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Consumerism

The belief in the importance of buying and using goods and services in large quantities.

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Tag

The most basic form of graffiti, typically a writer's signature created with marker or spray paint.

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Ben Day dots

Small colored dots used in commercial printing to create shading and imagery.

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Neo-Pop

A resurgence of mid-20th century pop art aesthetics, capturing characteristics like intentional kitsch and commercialism.