Chapter 4

2. Artifact An object that reflects the culture, values, and beliefs of its creators.
3. Script An angular style of Arabic calligraphy used in religious texts, emphasizing precision.
7. A naturalistic stance where weight shifts onto one leg, creating balance.
9. A Renaissance focus on human potential, dignity, and classical ideals.
13. Perspective A technique creating depth by softening and fading distant forms in a painting.
14. Abstraction Symmetrical patterns in Islamic art symbolizing divine order and infinity.
15. Art Large-scale, three-dimensional works designed to interact with space.
16. Analysis The study of an artwork's visual elements like composition, color, and line.
17. Japanese woodblock prints depicting daily life, landscapes, and popular culture.
18. A 19th-century art movement focused on capturing fleeting light and atmosphere.

1. Using variations of a single color for symbolic or emotional impact.
4. Analysis Examining an artwork in relation to its historical, cultural, and social context.
5. Casting Technique A metal casting method using a wax model that is melted away to form a hollow mold.
6. Renaissance A 1920s-1930s movement celebrating African American culture and creativity.
8. The use of imagery to convey deeper meanings, such as in Guernica.
10. A movement breaking from traditional art forms to explore new techniques and themes.
11. Media Combining various materials (e.g., paint, objects) in a single artwork.
12. A system of racial segregation in South Africa, inspiring resistance art.
16. Art Art that critiques gender inequality and highlights women's contributions.
19. Road A trade network facilitating cultural and artistic exchange between Asia, Europe, and the Middle East.