Gateways to Art – Flashcards
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three-dimensional surface. viewed from only one direction.
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relief
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The visual impact of the this sculpture, is directly related to its mass
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Olmec: Colossal Head (1.40)
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Forms that tend to be "IRREGULAR", and similar to "Naturally Occurring Objects", are known as ________ forms. Shape that suggests "The Natural World".
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organic
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An up-right sculpture with an incised relief on it's surface.
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A Stela
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named from the french word "low" & "does not imply great depth".
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bas-relief
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A two - dimensional object.
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shape
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A three - dimensional object.
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form
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A substance contained in an object. Our experience from the natural world, leads us to assume that a LARGE object is Heavy. But, it does not necessarily imply weight.
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mass
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This element of art, defines the amount of space occupied by an object. The Space filled or enclosed by a 3-dimensional object.
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volume
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Features are: body of a lion, the wings of an eagle, and the head of a woman. A symbolic guardian of the "Pyramids of Giza" Defined by the ancient Greek as a "mythological creature"
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The " Great Sphinx"
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* The Thil International - intended to give this design of "Dynamism" from its spiral "Open Volume."
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Vladimir Tatlin's Monument
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* Huge feats of engineering created by Egyptians. Has a "Geometric" form. * Contrasts with the surrounding "Organic Landscape", * Called "power and control over the natural world around them" by the Egyptians. sides measuring 1 3/4 inch in difference of size.
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The Pyramids
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forms such as pyramids which tend to be "Precise & Regular"
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geometric
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Sculptors Ralph Helmick & Peter Schechter experimented with "Open Volume" by creating a hanging sculpture installed in the Evanstan Public Library in Illinois.
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Ghostwriter
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The ancient Egyptians created huge structures. The precision with which these buildings were constructed is evident in that the greatest difference in the length of the sides of the Great Pyramid of Khufu is ____
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1 3/4 inches
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form, volume, mass, and texture Are three-dimensional works of art.
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4 visual elements of art
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* having 3 spatial measurements: height, width, and depth.
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3-dimensional object : is called a form
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* viewed from Nearly Every Angle
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In The round
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Because a form exists in "real" space we can experience it not only visually, but also through the sense of ________.
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touch
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Used a striking contrast between Positive & Negative Shapes to attract the attention of the public.
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In his obey campaign poster, Shepard Fairey:
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* Used "GEOMETRIC FORMS, using the following GEOMETRIC Shape = CUBOIDS.
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David Smith . In his work "CUBI XIX"
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created an impression of 3-DIMENSIONS using LINE to show the division between PLANES.
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Canaletto : drawing Ducal Palace in Venice
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Organic: describes a shape that suggests the NATURAL WORLD & GEOMETRIC: suggest Mathematical Regularity.
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Miriam Scharpiro: collage Baby Blocks used 2 different types of shape:
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Wears a turban, embroidered clothes, & a white ermine stole to: EMPHASIZE-WEALTH & GOOD TASTE.
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Titian: the portrait of Isabella d'Este:
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* Loose Ex: Virtigo & Suite Avec 7 Personages, & Automatic Ink Drawing
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Irregular Line
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Nearly Ever Angle
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In the round: A sculpture can be viewed
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* "Only known" portrait by Rembrandt that is painted "in COPPER". * Stolen from the " National Museum, in Stockholm" in 2000 & attempted to be re-sold was then recovered in 2005.
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Rembrandt: by Robert Wittman: self-portrait : @National Museum Stockholm, Sweden.
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* Orienting Lines so that they Attract Attention to a Specific Area of work.
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directional line:
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* Was not a trained artist (construction worker) * Made from steel/metal,glass, materials. * Viewed once as " CONTROVERSIAL" & Now a NATIONAL HISTORIC LANDMARK. *Sculpture with Mosaic
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Watts Towers: Simon Rodia : Orginally named "Nuestro Pueblo" :
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* Based on the form of an "Ancient Greek Temple" * Greek Architecture - symbolized Values important to Americans. *Marble Statue
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Lincoln Memorial: building housing "The Lincoln Memorial": By: Damiel Chester (French)
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* The Outer-edge or Profile of an object. * Ex: "Portrait of the Artist's Wife" STANDING- with hands on her hips using Contour line to represent her figure with "great economy" while being descriptive.
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Contour line:
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* Uses Striking Contrast between:Positive & Negative Shapes to attract the attention of the public.
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Obey: poster by: Shepard Fairey
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* Used "LINE" to show the _division_ between "PLANES"
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Dulcal Palace by: Canatello created an impression of 3- dimensions:
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* Sun God Re in "the underworld at night" Refers to egyptian beliefs about the "AFTERLIFE" * Relects the Importance of Rivers in EGYPT. Painting came from: inner "COFFIN"of Nespawershefi
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The Journey of Sun God Re; @ Fitzwilliam Museum : Plastered & Painted wood 3rd interim. period 990-969 BCE
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* Published in print,Hand Color Aqua tint (printer- John Hill) * Original: was "Watercolor". * landscape w/ native Amer. women *Reflects " Nation Building" & expansion of 19th century America.
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The Hudson River Portfolio: by: William G. Wall, Fort Edward
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Commissionedto be created A Stout figure in Heavy Bronze which possesses Weighty Mass that communicates the strong beliefs & courageous determination of the Catholic Priest.
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Father Damian: By Marisol In Hawaii
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is the EDGE OF A SHAPE. NOT = the outer edge of an object that is Contour
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Boundary:
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The Empty Space defined by it's surrounding.
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Negative Shape:
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The Shape defined by it's surrounding empty space.
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Positive Shape:
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A "MARK" that connects two points. Or "Implied Mark" between two-end points.
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A LINE:
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Using texture to contradict PREVIOUS TACTILE experience, *Artist can invite viewer's to "Reconsider the World Around them".
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Subversive:
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* used Regular Line. * Because it is Controlled & Measured.
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Vertigo: by Mel Bocher
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*Scribbled Drawing, *exhibits IRREGULAR LINE.
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Suite Avec 7: by: John Dubufet
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Painting
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Girl with Pearl Earrings : By Dutch artist Johannes Vermeer
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* Contemporary British Art * CONTROVERSIAL exhibition was called: SENSATION * held @ Brooklyn Museum in 1999 * The Medium: "the artist's BLOOD".
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SELF: by Marc Quinn
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is called a SHAPE Having "Height & Width"
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2- dimensional object:
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A line that is Suggested, but Not Actually Drawn. * Created with Small Passages of Text. * Can influence Visual Rhythm.
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IMPLIED line
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Shapes we can see where No Continuous Boundary Exist. Dots or Lines that Do Not Connect.
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Implied Shape
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Implied shape suggested by dots or lines.
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Sphere (AT&T Logo By: Saul Bass
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* A Fur Lined TEA CUP & Saucer * Imployed SUBVERSIVE texture, to contradict conscious logical experience. * Belonging to the Surrealist: Art Movement; who drew on "Ideas & images" from DREAMS & the UNCONSIOUS mind.
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Object: by Meret Oppenheim (Swiss): Surrealist
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many empty spaces created using irregular boundary or horizontal members.
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Open Volume
