Advanced Art Vocabulary for Students
Chiaroscuro: The use of strong contrasts between light and dark to create a sense of volume in modeling three-dimensional objects.
Pointillism: A technique of painting in which small, distinct dots of color are applied in patterns to form an image.
Surrealism: An artistic movement that seeks to release the creative potential of the unconscious mind.
Avant-garde: Experimental, innovative, or unconventional ideas in art.
Cubism: An art movement that emphasizes geometric shapes and multiple perspectives.
Oeuvre: The complete works of an artist, writer, or composer.
Installation Art: Artwork created by assembling and arranging objects in a specific location.
Mosaic: Artwork made by arranging small colored pieces of glass, stone, or other materials.
Iconography: The study of visual images and symbols used in art.
Gestalt: An organized whole that is perceived as more than the sum of its parts.