ART FINAL

Ziggurat

A tiered temple structure characteristic of ancient Mesopotamian architecture.

Hierarchic scale

An artistic convention in which greater size indicates greater importance.

Kouros

An ancient Greek statue representing a youth, often standing nude.

Contrapposto

A pose in sculpture where the weight is shifted onto one leg, creating a sense of dynamism.

Iconoclast

A person who opposes or destroys religious images or icons.

Chiaroscuro

The use of strong contrasts between light and dark to give the illusion of volume in modeling three-dimensional objects.

Still life

A work of art depicting inanimate objects, typically arranged in a composition.

Neoclassicism

An artistic movement inspired by classical antiquity, emphasizing harmony, simplicity, and proportion.

Academic art

Art that conforms to established standards, often taught in institutions; characterized by traditional techniques.

Salon

An exhibition of art, particularly popular in France, where artists presented their work to critics and the public.

Avant-garde

Innovative or experimental ideas and techniques in art, pushing boundaries of traditional forms.

Cubism

An art movement that fragmented subjects into geometric shapes and multiple viewpoints.

Futurism

An early 20th-century art movement emphasizing speed, technology, and dynamic movement.

Readymade

An ordinary manufactured object designated by an artist as a work of art.

Automatism

A technique in art where the artist relinquishes control to subconscious impulses.

Regionalism

An American art movement that depicted rural scenes and everyday life in specific geographic areas.

Action painting

An art style characterized by spontaneous, automatic, or subconscious creation.

Assemblage

A three-dimensional composition made from a variety of materials, including found objects.

Performance art

A live artistic event that combines various media and is often ephemeral.