Glossary of Fine Art / Visual ART Terms
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Abstract:
Art that looks as if it contains little or no
recognizable or realistic forms from the physical world. Focus is on
formal elements such as colors, lines, or shapes. Artists often
"abstract" objects by changing, simplifying, or exaggerating what they
see.
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Acrylic paint:
A fast-drying synthetic paint made from acrylic
resin. Acrylic is a fast-drying water-based "plastic" paint valued for
its versatility and cleans up with soap and water.
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Aquatint:
A print produced by the same technique as an
etching, except that the areas between the etched lines are covered with
a powdered resin that protects the surface from the biting process of
the acid bath. The granular appearance that results in the print aims at
approximating the effects and gray tonalities of a watercolor drawing.
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Archival quality:
Fine Art limited editions sold by Artifacts
Gallery are printed with the most advanced reproduction technology for
image fidelity. Fade-resistant archival inks and the finest acid-free
paper and canvas ensure the longevity of your fine art purchase. We
assure the quality of your limited edition art. Artifacts Gallery has a
legacy of purchasing only limited edition fine art of unsurpassed
quality and integrity.
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Art:
The completed work of an artist which is the
expression of creativity or imagination, or both that portrays a mood,
feeling or tells a story; works of art collectively.
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Art deco:
A style of design and decoration popular in the
1920's and 1930's characterized by designs that are geometric and use
highly intense colors, to reflect the rise of commerce, industry and
mass production.
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Art nouveau:
A decorative art movement that emerged in the
late nineteenth century; art characterized by dense asymmetrical
ornamentation in sinuous forms, it is often symbolic and of an erotic
nature.
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Artist:
A practitioner in the arts, generally recognized as a professional by critics and peers.
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Artist proof:
An Artist's Proof is one outside the regular
edition, but printed at the same time or after the regular edition from
the same plates without changes. By custom, the artist retains the A/Ps
for his personal use or sale. Typically, 10% of the edition total is
designated as A/P, or in the case of a small edition, five graphics are
usually so designated.
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A Guide to Understanding and Working in Visual Arts
Here is a free copy of a 63 page PDF book from Steve Gray. Download it to your computer and read it on your favourite PDF reading device.
Your Guide to Understanding and Working in Visual Arts
Langridge provides a range of technical support for users of Langridge and Golden products.
http://www.langridgecolours.com/resources
Anna Divinsky ART 10 Course
Course Orientation
Introduction
Using "screen cam" video (short movies made up of captured computer screens), we will show you around the course and demonstrate how to complete and submit assignments. We have also included information and links to Web-based resources to teach you to recognize and avoid plagiarism.
Objectives
Upon completion of this chapter you should be able to:- Navigate the Art 10 content, use the Assignment Studio, and submit quizzes in Angel
- How to create artwork
- How to describe artwork
- How to critique artwork
- Resize an image within given constraints
- Recognize what constitutes plagiarism and how to avoid plagiarizing
https://elearning.psu.edu/demos/art010/introduction
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