Fine Arts Ch 1

In genre paintings, the artist is telling a story.

Is the way of developing the main theme in the art work. “What is the artist trying to say?”

The elements of art

Is a term that describes the role of objects made primarily to be useful.

Only Catholics use religious art.

Do not represent an image of the god, but becoming an actual god to the worshipper.

The personification of anything other than a human being

a term used to sum up the search for beauty

Are differences within a work of art.

Combines the principles of design and the physical aspects of paintings to create a single work

Throughout history artists have created works for patrons, not museums.

Skilled in the use of materials and tools and produces objects of above average quality

People who collect art and appreciate an object’s appearance, craftsmanship, and/or message

The principles of art that help us see how artists organize the elements of art

Are the media, tools and equipment used to make the work of art.

Is the creation of art. This process requires tools, media, and technical ability.

a worker in a skilled trade, especially one that involves making things by hand.

Is a classic example that reflects the highest quality of work

Are views of streets, courtyards, buildings, taking place in the urban environment

Explaining and judging works of art. It is discovering how the artists used artistic elements.

Portraits are paintings of people made to look like people.

The collection of the National Gallery in ______ belongs to the people of the US.