AH Exam 3 VOCAB

Industrial Revolution

the process of change from an agrarian and handicraft economy to one dominated by industry and machine manufacturing

Camera obscura

a darkened box with a convex lens or aperture for projecting the image of an external object onto a screen inside.

Pre-fabricated structural system

involves constructing building components (like walls, floors, or roofs) off-site in a factory, then transporting and assembling them on-site to form a complete structure

Salon Exhibition

an official art exhibition, typically an annual event, where artists display their works, often in a "salon style" hanging method, and it was a key venue for showcasing and promoting art

Divisionism/Pointillism

a late nineteenth century painting technique that involved using tiny adjacent dabs of primary colour to create the effect of light.

Skyscraper – 4 Part formula

a very tall builidng

Art Critic

an individual who analyzes, interprets, and evaluates works of art, providing informed assessments and critiques for the public or specialized audiences

First Photograph

View from the Window at Le Gras

Photography (Drawing with Light)

the art and process of capturing images by using light, typically on a light-sensitive surface like film or a digital sensor

Loose brushstroke

a technique characterized by visible, expressive brush movements and a relaxed, often gestural application of paint, emphasizing texture and the artist's movement rather than precise detail

Symbolism

the use of symbols to represent ideas or qualities