Painting 2 Final Review

Technique where a barely moist brush is used to create textured brushstrokes.

Visual appearance of an artwork that relates to other works with similar aesthetics, by the same artist or period

Painting technique that involves applying a thin layer of paint with a dry brush and a loose hand over an existing layer

Art movement that includes visible brushstrokes, unblended color and emphasis on the accurate depiction of natural light

Liquid latex used to preserve the white of the paper and to create textures.

When artists observe and copy works deemed to be masterpieces; one way artists gain insight into another's techniques.

The use of a color, object or another image to represent an abstract idea, such as emotion, experiences, and messages.

Type of water-soluble paint that has transparent or translucent properties; applied by brush, typically to white paper.

French phrase meaning "in the open air," describes the process of painting a landscape outdoors.

Plane closest to the viewer; hard edges, dark values and high contrast make things look close and important.

Building thin layers of paint on top of each other, letting each fully dry in-between; Creates a smoother, blended look.

Technique where watered down paint is put onto pre-wet paper.

Type of slow-drying paint that consists of particles of pigment suspended in a drying oil (commonly linseed oil).

Plane furthest away from the viewer; objects have soft edges, light values, and low contrast (cool/blue tinged).

Technique used to create uniform color and tone all over an area; no visible brush strokes.

Technique that prevents thick layers of oil paint from cracking; dilute beginning layers, add more oil to top layers

The effect the atmosphere has on the appearance of objects when looking at them from a distance.

Made from the seeds of the flax plant; Adds gloss and transparency to paints.

Technique to create white space within color; created by pressing paper towel to a section of wet color and removing it

Invented in 1841 by John Goffe Rand; revolutionized painting and marked a turning point in style.