CFA Tech Theater Midterm

Abstraction

A simplified or transformed version of the original subject… may be recognizable or completely transformed into a form or essence of that object.

Additive Process

A sculptural technique meaning to build up, to assemble, or add onto.

Aesthetics

Branch of philosophy that deals with issues of beauty such as what is considered to be beautiful and what is art.

Art Criticism

Process used when writing / responding to a work of art and has 4 parts: description, analysis, interpretation, and judgment.

Artist Statement

An artists written description of their work to give the viewer a better understanding.

Base

The portion of the work on which the sculpture rests.

Bas Relief (Low Relief)

Sculpture where the subject just barely projects from background surface.

Concept

An idea that brings diverse elements into a basic relationship.

Content

The subject matter of a work of art.

Craftsmanship

The skill with which one uses tools and materials to create objects or artwork.

Form

An element of design that is three-dimensional and encloses volume. (General term that means the structure / design of an artwork.)

Freestanding

A sculpture intended to be viewed from all sides (like a statue).

High Relief

A relief where one-half or more of the figure’s normal thickness projects from the background.

Maquette

A small-scale model of a larger sculpture.

Mixed Media

Artworks that incorporate a variety of materials (media) into a single artwork.

Modeling

A sculptural technique meaning to shape a pliable (soft) material (clay).

Modeling Tools

Tools made of wood, plastic, or metal—shaped in various ways—used to model and shape soft materials.

Proportion

Refers to the size relationship of parts within an object.

Representational

Refers to art which clearly represents what the subject is in the real world.

Scale

Refers to the overall size in relation or compared to other objects around it.

Sculpture

The art of shaping expressive three-dimensional forms (3-D art) from a variety of materials.

Subtractive Process

A technique where material is carved or cut away… removing or subtracting material.

Tactile

Having to do with the sense of touch, designed to be perceived by touch (sculpture, pottery, etc).

Template

A shaped piece of metal, wood, card, plastic, or other material used as a pattern for processes such as painting, cutting out, shaping, or drilling.

Line

A mark, path, or edge characterized by its length and direction—(actual or implied / 2D or 3D).

Shape

A two-dimensional (2-D) area enclosed by a line or delineated by a change in color / value (Geometric & Organic).

Color

Light reflected off of a surface/object determines the color we see (3 properties—hue / value / intensity).

Value

The lightness or darkness of a surface (including color surfaces) & defines Form (highlights / shadows).

Texture

The way a surface feels (actual / real—3D) OR appears to feel (implied / simulated—2D).

Space

Area between, around, above, below, or within 3D and 2D artworks (positive / negative).

Contrast

Differences between Elements of Art (small / large, rough / smooth, geometric / organic).

Pattern

Repeated Elements of Art create planned or random patterns (i.e. brick wall / clouds).

Emphasis

The area that attracts your attention or the center of interest in the artwork.

Balance

How the visual (or physical) weight of Elements of Art are arranged in the artwork (symmetrical / asymmetrical / radial).

Movement

The motion (real (kinetic) / implied) that creates a path for the eye to follow in the artwork.

Rhythm

Related to movement… Elements repeat in an organized way to create a mood, feeling, or energy.

Unity

The interrelation of all Elements of Art that creates harmony… makes it work together as a whole.

Color Schemes

An arrangement of colors that is pleasing to the eye.

Complementary Colors

Two colors that are on opposite sides of the color wheel.

Shade

Black is added to create a darker color.

Tint

White is added to create a lighter color.

Monochromatic

Made up of one color and its shades and tints.

Hue

The color being displayed.

Split-Complementary

Made up of three hues— First, you choose your main color and then select the two colors on either side of its complement.

Triadic Colors

Evenly spaced apart on the color wheel, creating an equilateral triangle.

Analogous Colors

Colors that are next to each other on the color wheel.

Color Wheel

A circular arrangement which shows the relationship of color.