Art Smart Test B
Across
- 1. The distribution of visual weight in a composition can be symmetrical, asymmetrical, or radial, affecting the overall harmony of the artwork
- 3. Originating in the late 19th century, this style emphasizes the effects of light and color, often painted en plein air (outdoors
- 4. A technique that uses strong contrasts between light and dark to create a sense of volume in modeling three-dimensional objects and figures
- 6. Known for its dramatic use of light and shadow (chiaroscuro), this style evokes emotion and movement, often seen in the works of Caravaggio and Rembrandt
- 7. a painting of objects that do not move.
- 8. The repetition of elements in an artwork that guides the viewer's eye through the composition.
- 9. The area of an artwork that draws the viewer's attention, often achieved through contrast, placement, or color
- 10. a painting of ordinary people engaged in common, everyday activities
- 12. Techniques such as linear perspective (using a vanishing point) and atmospheric perspective (creating depth through color and clarity) are essential for creating realistic space in art.
- 13. period of art history from the 1950s to the present day. Many of these are abstract
- 14. a style of art that emerged in the US during the 1930's. Depicted rural places like farms and small towns.
- 15. Art from the late 1800s to the 1900s where artists experimented with new ideas, colors, and styles to show feelings and different ways of seeing the world, not just realistic pictures.
- 16. a representation of a person or animal that focuses on their face and often includes their upper body
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- 2. Emerging in the post-World War II era, this American movement is characterized by spontaneous, expressive brushwork, as seen in the works of Jackson Pollock and Mark Rothko
- 4. Developed by Pablo Picasso and Georges Braque, this movement breaks subjects into geometric shapes and presents multiple viewpoints simultaneously.
- 5. segment of the Baroque Period during which the Netherlands experiences economic prosperity and artistic achievement. Rembrandt is one
- 11. A revival of classical ideals from the 14th to the 17th century, marked by advancements in perspective, realism, and human emotion in art