General Terms Commonly Used In ArtMedia/MediumThe materials and tools used by the artist to create a work of art.
TechniqueThe manner and skill in which the artist uses tools and materials to achieve an expressive effect..
CraftsmanshipAptitude, skill, or manual dexterity in the use of tools and materials.
NaturalismThe approach to art in which the forms used by the artist are essentially descriptive of things that the artist sees.
AbstractA term given to forms created by the artist but usually derived from objects actually observed or experienced. Usually forms are simplified or rearranged to suit the needs of artistic expression. Often there is little resemblance to the original object.
AestheticsA term used in regard to the quality or sensation of pleasure, enjoyment, disturbance, or meaning people can experience in viewing works of art. It is a study of these emotions involving the psychology, sociology, and philosophy of art.
NonobjectiveA term given to a work of art that has no recognizable subject matter.
Subject matterThis term, in a descriptive style of art, refers to the persons or things represented in a work. In abstract and nonobjective forms of art, it refers to the basic character of all the visual signs employed by the artist. In this case, it has little to do with anything as experienced in the natural environment.
StyleThe specific artistic character and dominant form trends noted in art movements. It may also mean artist’s expressive use of media to give an individual character to his work.
CompositionThe arbitrary organization or inventive arrangement of all of the visual elements in an attempt to develop a unity in the total work of art.
FormThe totality of the work of art. Form is the organization (design) of all elements that make up the work of art. The elements of form are: lines, shapes, values (varied lights and darks), textures, and colors
ContentThe essential meaning, significance, or aesthetic value of an art form. It refers to the sensory, psychological or emotional properties that one tends to “feel” in a work of art as opposed to the perception of mere descriptive aspects.
RealismA form of expression which retains the basic impression of visual reality but, in addition, attempts to relate and interpret the universal meanings which lie underneath the surface appearance of natural forms.
TechniqueThe manner and skill in which the artist uses tools and materials to achieve an expressive effect..
CraftsmanshipAptitude, skill, or manual dexterity in the use of tools and materials.
NaturalismThe approach to art in which the forms used by the artist are essentially descriptive of things that the artist sees.
AbstractA term given to forms created by the artist but usually derived from objects actually observed or experienced. Usually forms are simplified or rearranged to suit the needs of artistic expression. Often there is little resemblance to the original object.
AestheticsA term used in regard to the quality or sensation of pleasure, enjoyment, disturbance, or meaning people can experience in viewing works of art. It is a study of these emotions involving the psychology, sociology, and philosophy of art.
NonobjectiveA term given to a work of art that has no recognizable subject matter.
Subject matterThis term, in a descriptive style of art, refers to the persons or things represented in a work. In abstract and nonobjective forms of art, it refers to the basic character of all the visual signs employed by the artist. In this case, it has little to do with anything as experienced in the natural environment.
StyleThe specific artistic character and dominant form trends noted in art movements. It may also mean artist’s expressive use of media to give an individual character to his work.
CompositionThe arbitrary organization or inventive arrangement of all of the visual elements in an attempt to develop a unity in the total work of art.
FormThe totality of the work of art. Form is the organization (design) of all elements that make up the work of art. The elements of form are: lines, shapes, values (varied lights and darks), textures, and colors
ContentThe essential meaning, significance, or aesthetic value of an art form. It refers to the sensory, psychological or emotional properties that one tends to “feel” in a work of art as opposed to the perception of mere descriptive aspects.
RealismA form of expression which retains the basic impression of visual reality but, in addition, attempts to relate and interpret the universal meanings which lie underneath the surface appearance of natural forms.