Are You Assuming its Genre?

12345678910111213141516171819202122
Across
  1. 1. Referring to the art, cultures, and civilizations of the Americas before the arrival of Columbus in 1492.
  2. 8. The depiction of subjects, objects, or ideas in an artwork, often reflecting reality or symbolic meaning.
  3. 10. The surface quality of an artwork, which can be actual (tactile) or implied (visual).
  4. 11. A genre of art featuring inanimate objects, such as fruit, flowers, or household items, arranged in a composition.
  5. 12. A sculpture technique where soft materials (like clay) are shaped and formed by hand or tools.
  6. 16. The process of cutting away material (like wood, stone, or plaster) to create a sculpture.
  7. 17. The shape, structure, and volume of an artwork, especially a three-dimensional one.
  8. 18. The fact of being who or what a person or thing is.
  9. 20. The shared beliefs, practices, and artistic traditions of a specific group of people, often reflected in their art.
  10. 21. A sculpture that is self-supporting and designed to be viewed from all sides.
  11. 22. Critically assessing an artwork’s effectiveness, impact, and areas for improvement.
Down
  1. 2. A malleable natural material used for creating ceramics and sculptures, often hardened by firing.
  2. 3. A genre of art focused on natural scenery, such as mountains, forests, or rivers.
  3. 4. Categories or types of art, such as portraiture, landscape, or still life, distinguished by subject matter or style.
  4. 5. Refining and advancing artistic ideas and techniques to enhance the final work.
  5. 6. An artwork that depicts a person, focusing on their face and expression.
  6. 7. A three-dimensional artwork created by shaping or combining materials like clay, stone, metal, or wood.
  7. 9. A type of sculpture in which the design projects from a flat background, varying in depth.
  8. 13. Exploring and researching art history, ideas, techniques, and materials as part of the artistic process.
  9. 14. A framework or skeleton used to support materials like clay or plaster while sculpting.
  10. 15. A material made of lime, water, and sand or gypsum, used for casting, coating, or modeling sculptures.
  11. 19. The active process of producing an artwork using various methods, materials, and tools.