VCE Art Vocabulary Quiz

an extreme form of abstract art typified by artworks composed of simple geometric shapes

an area of thick paint or texture, in a painting

a technique using tools to shape a form by cutting or scraping away from a solid material.

to work together, or in conjunction with another, to engage in united labour

pairs of colours that contrast each other, placed side-by-side make each other look brighter

a representation of a particular person

 the practice of artists using pre-existing objects or images with little edit to the original

art in which the image of reality is distorted to show the artist’s inner feelings or ideas

A C-Print is...

art that relies on the participation of a spectator

The lightness or darkness of something – this could be a shade, how dark or light a colour is

refers to the representation of objects in three-dimensional space on the 2D surface

A usually transparent solid or semi-solid substance sometimes used as a medium by sculptors

The point at which receding parallel lines viewed in perspective appear to converge

a type of water-soluble paint that is opaque so the white of the paper surface does not show

Using an airbrush give a _____ appearance

form of modern art with strong references to the real world, particularly the human figure

the application of paint in a ‘loose’ or less than controlled manner, visible brushstrokes

a slow-drying paint that consists of particles of pigment suspended in a drying oil

a rubbing of a textured surface using a pencil or other drawing material

particularly high fidelity realism in sculpture and painting

What style of art is this piece?

an approach to painting characterized by areas of flat colour with sharp, clear edges

art in which the body, often that of the artist, is the principal medium and focus

printmaking technique where the image is produced by incising into the printing plate

means light-dark, the balance and pattern of light and shade in a painting or drawing

word used to describe particularly cheap, vulgar and sentimental forms of popular culture

an ancient writing and drawing medium in liquid or paste form, traditionally black or brown

A variety of stencil printing, using a screen made from fabric stretched tightly over a frame

art that is in the public realm, regardless of if it is situated on public or private property

Technique in which paper, photographs, fabric etc are arranged and adhered to a surface

Monochromatic means...

is simple, unaffected and unsophisticated

an artwork consisting of two painted or carved panels

an assembly of images that relate to each other in some way to create a single work 

a coloured drawing medium made from pure coloured pigment mixed with a binder to form a stick

An artwork in three panels

art that tells a story

art that is grounded in the act of ‘doing’ and addresses political or social issues

a metallic grey writing and drawing material

performances or events undertaken or staged by an artist or a group of artists as a work of art

art that addresses social and political issues relating to the natural and urban environment

a water soluble paint with transparent properties

 a raised or depressed surface created during printmaking processes

a form created by pouring liquid material, such as plaster or molten metal, into a mould

a work of art designed specifically for a particular location

a relief print where the design is cut and printed from

art that only lasts for a short amount of time

a strong, woven cloth traditionally used by artists as a support (surface on which to paint)

works of art made from manufactured objects

an artist uses their own body as the medium and performs an action which become the artwork

the idea (or concept) behind the work is more important than the finished art object.

a picture made up of small parts, tiny tiles of terracotta, pieces of glass, ceramics or marble

 the arrangement of elements within a work of art

 a term used to describe the application of paint in free sweeping gestures with a brush

a black crumbly drawing material made of carbon and often used for sketching and under-drawing 

is a term used to describe art that is made or presented using digital technology