Across
- 4. A process of turning trash or discarded items into new, useful, or artistic objects with higher value than the original material.
- 5. An art technique in which an artist creates a work by putting together different found objects and materials into a single composition.
- 6. The background information (artist’s life, materials used, place and time) that helps viewers understand the meaning or purpose of an artwork.
- 7. The appearance or visual qualities of an artwork—how it looks and the feelings it may evoke in viewers.
- 9. Everyday items not originally made as art (like bottle caps, metal scraps, or wire) that an artist uses directly in a sculpture or collage.
- 11. The surface quality of a material (rough, smooth, bumpy) that you can see or imagine feeling; important when artists combine many different recycled items.
- 12. A large-scale artwork designed to transform a space; often made from many parts, possibly including recycled items, arranged for viewers to walk around or through.
- 14. Relating to the idea or message behind an artwork—what the artist wants people to think about, not just how it looks.
- 15. An artistic principle where parts of an artwork are arranged so the composition feels stable; in mobile or sculpture work this can be physical balance as well.
Down
- 1. Art made from a combination of different materials or techniques (for example, paint plus scraps of metal and fabric).
- 2. A three-dimensional artwork made by shaping, assembling, or combining materials such as metal, wood, or found objects.
- 3. Objects or raw items that were used before and collected to be cleaned and transformed into new products or artworks.
- 8. The practice of using resources in ways that reduce waste and protect the environment, often a theme in art made from recycled materials.
- 10. How long materials or an artwork can last without breaking down; important when artists choose recycled materials for outdoor or long-term pieces.
- 13. The size of an artwork compared to something familiar (like a person); scale affects how viewers experience a sculpture or installation.
