Intro to Art History Terminology

equal visual weight. can be symmetrical, asymmetrical or radial

the material used to create something

Does not attempt to represent visual reality, but uses shapes, forms, colors for effect

art that depicts a subject in a more abstract fashion in order to communicate a concept

a new method, idea, product, etc that breaks away from the old

the study of a person or thing regarded as a representative symbol

the time period, effecting an artworks meaning; the political, social, economic circumstances

identify the stance of the subject

identify the stance of the subject

a way something is usually done within a particular area or cultural as part of traditions

identify the stance of the subject

Which is NOT depicted in the Palette of Narmer?

works of art that look realistic; imitating the natural world as closely as possible

a term used to describe the art of Europe, or art that has its roots in Europe

the focal point; attention placed on an element or subject by placement, contrast, color, size

the actual make up of the work of art: line, color, material, shape, space, texture

the way elements of are are arranged in space