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Revision of Visual Art terminology and concepts
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What are the four contexts ?
Formal, contemporary, personal, physical
contemporary, social, physcological, environmental
contemporary, structured, historical, environmental
contemporary, personal, formal, cultural
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What does "appropriation" refer to?
Developing something new
Recycling
Creating something Innovative
Borrowing an idea or image in order to reconceptualise new meaning
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what is a "monochromatic" colour scheme?
Based on variations of the one colour
Greyscale - Void of a specific colour
Based on colours opposite each other on the colour wheel
Based on colours that are adjacent on the colour wheel
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How do artists make use of metaphor in art
A concept or image that is representative of something else. often hidden
When they creat unusual compositions
When something represents the opposite meaning
When artists depict objects in their artworks
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What does ephemeral mean?
lasting for a very long time
something that is copied
lasting for a very short time.
something that is permanent
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What are elements of design?
media and processes
the materials and techniques used to make an artwork
building blocks or physical attributes that go into making an artwork
the composition
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Choose an example that best represents audience engagement
Interactive installation where the audience participates in making the work
A photograph of a still life image
A mural that extends across an entire wall of the gallery
A large painting (2m x 2m) that is completely red
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What is context?
Materials, techniques or processes
The subject matter in an artwork
Images, ideas or themes
The analytical framework or influences used to interpret artworks
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What does the cognition "justify" refer to?
Identify or recall particular features
Make an idea clear by providing more detail
Give reasons or evidence to support your answer.
make an appraisal by weighing up strengths, implications and limitations
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Harmony, Repetition, Rhythm and Flow are all principles of design
False
True
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To what does parody refer when considering artwork
copying an idea
exaggeration of a style or genre for comic effect
something comical
using recycled materials to produce an artwork
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To what does the formal context refer?
The way an artist applies media
Symbolism that exists in an artwork
The structural organisation of an artwork based on elements& principles
Reference to historical background of the artist
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In this artwork by Brian Robinson, three symbols which are apparent are .......
darth vader, mandala, crown
Torres Strait island mask, cross, batman mask
mandala, light bulb, samurai sword
cross, batman symbol, axe
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What does contemporary mean?
Traditional art
Art that is being produced in the present time
Art that uses bright colours
Art made from alternative materials
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What do you do when you analyse an artwork
Discuss the concept
find hidden meaning in the artwork
examine the essential elements, features or structural components
Look for similarities and differences
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What do you do when describing an artwork?
Talk about the elements and principles of design
Explain what can be seen in the fore, middle & background of an artwork
Interpret the meaning
Look for dominant elements in the work
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What does "abstract" refer to?
stylised
colourful
A departure from visual references to the real world
unreal
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To what does cultural context refer?
Where the artwork was made
The specific country where the imagery in the artwork originates
Where the artist was born
the influences based on time, place, culture or political settings
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what is visual language?
Analysing an artwork
System of communication which describes visual elements, symbols or images
The terminology you use when describing an artwork
descriptive words used to discuss various techniques
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What do you do when you interpret an artwork?
Draw conclusions about concept, themes or meaning
Discuss the artist's background
Make a judgement about the effectiveness of the artwork
Evaluate the artist's use of elements and principles
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What is the dominant context being represented in this artwork by Michael Zavros, "Bad Dad"?
contemporary
formal
personal
historical
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To what does symbolism refer?
Art that represents something personal about the artist
Artworks that represent literal meaning
Art that reflects specific imagery
the use of symbols to represent ideas or qualities
