Art 104 - 15th and 16th Centuries Renaissance

Oil glazes

a thin, transparent layer of oil paint applied over a dried layer of opaque paint, allowing light to pass through and reflect off the underlying color, creating a glowing or depth effect, often used to subtly blend colors and add richness to a painting

chiarscuro

the use of light and shadow in art

• modeling in light and dark to create the illusion of depth of a two-dimensional surface

grisaille

a painting technique that uses a limited range of neutral colors, usually shades of gray or brown, to create a monochromatic image.

Atmospheric perspective

an art technique that used color, contrast, and clarity to create the illusion of depth and distance—based on how the atmosphere changes the appearance of objects that are far away.

Intuitive perspective

a drawing method that uses an artist’s observation skills and eye to create a sense of perspective in a drawing

Decorum

• the suitability of a work of art to its function and location

• the appropriateness of a work’s style, subject, and presentation to its audience and situation the principles guiding artistic representation to ensure coherence and context in art

Humanism

a cultural and intellectual movement that emphasizes the human experience, values, and interests.

patron

a person or organization that supports artists financially or otherwise. can include… funding, encouragement, or privilege. artistic commissions and sponsorship.

triptych

a work of art made up of three panels that are usually displayed together.

polyptych

a work of art that is made up of multiple panels, usually hinged together and folded

Iconography

the study of meaning of images in art history. involves identifying, describing, and interpreting the subjects, compositions and detains of images.

book illumination

the decoration of a handwritten book with gold, silver, and other rich colors.

iconoclasm

the deliberate destruction or rejection of religious images and icons in art and culture

Protestant Reformation

drastically reducing the creation of traditional religious imagery due to its rejection of Catholic iconography, leading artists to focus on more secular subjects like portraits, landscapes, and scenes of everyday life, while also promoting the use of prints and book illustrations to spread religious messages instead of large-scale church paintings

Mystical vision

a style of art that explores spiritual and mystical themes.

relating to the belief that there is hidden meaning in life, or that each human being can reunite with God

portraits: three-quarter pose, frontal pose