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- 5. A transparent or translucent material formed by melting silica, soda ash, and lime, commonly used in art for creating delicate and visually appealing objects.
- 7. A vitreous coating applied to ceramics. Vitreous means like glass in appearance.
- 10. Ink is a liquid or paste containing pigments or dyes, used for writing, drawing, or printing, typically applied with a pen, brush, or printing press onto paper or other surfaces.
- 11. A prominent art movement that emerged in the mid-20th century, particularly during the 1940s and 1950s, is defined by its emphasis on spontaneous, non-representational, and emotionally charged compositions, often created through gestural brushwork and the exploration of the artist’s inner emotions and experiences.
- 16. Metal is a solid material characterized by its luster, malleability, and conductivity, commonly used in various applications such as construction, manufacturing, and art due to its durability and versatility.
- 18. An intaglio printmaking technique dating back to the 16th century and still practiced today, involves incising or “etching” a design onto a metal plate with acid, allowing for the creation of detailed and expressive prints.
- 21. An additive process is a method of creating objects or images by adding material or information in a sequential and cumulative manner, typically employed in 3D printing, computer graphics, and digital design.
- 23. The idea of what is beautiful or pleasing to the eye.
- 24. Pastels are dry drawing sticks made from powdered pigment and a binder, typically used in a wide range of colors for drawing and coloring on paper, providing a soft and bendable texture.
- 26. An artwork made of paper, picture, fabric or other materials that have been glued to a surface.
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- 1. An avant-garde art movement that emerged in the early 20th century, particularly around 1905-1907, is known for its bold use of vivid, non-naturalistic colors and simplified forms to express emotion and artistic freedom.
- 2. pure colour that hasn’t had any white or black added to it.
- 3. Harmony refers to the pleasing arrangement and combination of visual elements, such as color, form, and composition, that creates a sense of unity and balance in a work of art.
- 4. How we see an object in terms of the way it reflects or emits light. We use colour categories, with names such as red, orange, yellow, green, blue, or purple.
- 6. A creamy mixture of clay and water used, with scoring, to join two pieces of clay.
- 8. An artwork that is not representational but communicates through colours, marks and other visual elements.
- 9. Clay is a malleable product from the earth made from decomposed rock. It has the ability to hard when exposed to intense heat. There are different types of clay such as earthenware, stoneware and porcelain.
- 12. Paper is a thin material made from cellulose fibers derived from wood pulp, used for writing, printing, drawing, packaging, and various other applications due to its versatility, affordability, and ease of production.
- 13. refers to the actual size of an artwork or the size of the objects in an artwork.
- 14. Ink is a liquid or paste containing pigments or dyes, used for writing, drawing, or printing, typically applied with a pen, brush, or printing press onto paper or other surfaces.
- 15. Acrylic paint is a type of fast-drying, water-based paint composed of pigments suspended in an acrylic polymer emulsion, often used in various artistic and decorative applications.
- 17. Style is the distinctive manner in which something is presented, expressed, or performed, reflecting unique characteristics or preferences.
- 19. A rope-like length of clay that is used to make a coil pot or sculpture.
- 20. The part of the artwork that seems to be closest to you.
- 22. A descriptive term used in art from the 16th century to the present day, refers to a technique characterised by visible brushwork, texture, and a loose, expressive style that emphasises the act of painting
- 25. To score a piece of clay means to scratch hatch marks into it as part of the joining process. (Usually slip is also added, see below)