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AP Art History Vocab
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1. LAte Renaissance movement in which mannerisms were used to evoke emotional expression
Mannerism
Aestetics
International Style
Art Nouveau
2. Movement dominated by Naum Gabo. Building structures piece by piece rather than by modeling. Using volume of space and mass
Dy Point
Carpet Page
Constructivism
Futurism
3. Symbol of death -usually a skull
Constructivism
Momento Mori
Addorsed
Abstract Expressionism
4. American art movement of 1960s. Predominantly sculptural - with a focus in a reduction to homogeneous forms.
Hard Edge Painting
Minimalism
Conceptual Art
Chi-Rho-Iota
5. Painting applied with thick - heavy surfaces
Action Painting
Fresco
Impasto
Grisaille
6. Covered walkway outdoors in a cloister - or covered walkway indoors in a church following the apse.
Ambulatory
Addorsed
Mandorla
Hiberno-Saxon
7. Rod in Greek mythology intertwined with serpents and magical powers. Most commonly associated with Hermes and medical symbolism
Caduceus
Chryselephantine
Contraposto
Chimera
8. Portion of church bordering the nave - but separated from nave by columns of piers
Aisle
Expressionism
Disegno
Kachina Dolls
9. A sculptural medium made of ivory and gold. Known especially in the statue of Athena in the Parthenon
Burin
Chryselephantine
Anamorphic Image
Art Nouveau
10. Refrence to elevation in clouds and heaven - which includes angelic and historical figures
Abstract
Cire Perdue
Hypostyle Hall
Apotheosis
11. Art movement that captured the spirit of 1850s+. After WWII - associated with formalism.
Cartoon
Impasto
Modernism
Emblema
12. Movement that defined industrial design as art. Used decorative patterns that were elongated and symmetrical. Ex: Chrysler Building
Cartoon
Emblema
Abstract Expressionism
Art Deco
13. 20th century modernist movement that focused on artists personal vision and its emotional impact
Apse
Expressionism
Gouache
De Stijl
14. Mythological battles among greek heroes
Chiaroscuro
Cire Perdue
Chryselephantine
Gigantomachy
15. Rule applied to proportion
Canon
Ambulatory
Gigantomachy
Abstract
16. Early 20th cent movement of artists who advocated revolution against all forms of traditional values and styles.
Baroque
Entasis
Carpet Page
Futurism
17. Modeling with light and dark in a drawing to create depth and volume
Art Nouveau
Installation
Chiaroscuro
Dada
18. Swelling of shaft to adjust for optical allusion
Hard Edge Painting
Installation
Kachina Dolls
Entasis
19. Torso pointing in one direction and shoulders - arm -s or legs in another with weight unevenly distributed.
Altar Piece
Fresco
Ambulatory
Contraposto
20. Public building used for assembly. Evolved from Greek and Roman Tempe. Foundation of axial plane: entrance at short end with apse at eastern end.
Basilica
Canon
Atrium
Femmage
21. Plaster mixed with a binding material. Sometimes to prepare wood panels for altarpieces
Chimera
Gesso
Anamorphic Image
Cartoon
22. Site for baptism but separate from a church
Contraposto
Baptistery
Cella
Abstract Expressionism
23. Referring to medieval art of British Isles
Ambulatory
Maesta
Atrium
Hiberno-Saxon
24. A panel located above or behind the altar. Has a predella which is a shelf like base
Altar Piece
Dy Point
Archivolt
Impressionism
25. The wine and wafer that symbolize the last supper - literally or figuratively
Anamorphic Image
Eucharist
Carpet Page
Impressionism
26. Space between triglyphs in a Dporic frieze carved with a relief figure
Horror Vaqui
Groin Vault
Carpet Page
Metope
27. Northern American dolls of the Soutwest representing the powers and spirits living in mountains and water sources
Kachina Dolls
Basilica
Carpet Page
Hypostyle Hall
28. Highest point in Greek city-state - specifically Athens.
Anamorphic Image
Caryatid
Acropolis
Impressionism
29. Engraving in which image is cut into the plate NOT with a burin - but a steel pencil like tool .
Art Nouveau
Mannerism
Dy Point
Impasto
30. Feminist college by Miriam Schaprio. Assembled fabrics associated with women - and using techniques often used by women.
Fresco
Femmage
Aestetics
Balustrade
31. Post-modernist art creating an environment in a room or gallery
Acropolis
Gigantomachy
Abstract
Installation
32. Associated with E.Catholic Church
Eucharist
Groin Vault
Byzantine
Contraposto
33. French elements in Italian art. Focused on lavish fabric - intricate ornamentation - and brilliant color.
Maesta
Futurism
International Style
Baldacchino
34. Building material devised by ancient romans. Made of lime - volcanic sand - and gravel
Concrete
Carolingian
Chi-Rho-Iota
Jamb
35. Having to do with Charlamagne
Constructivism
Gouache
Mannerism
Carolingian
36. Semi-circular form at a short end of a basilica or eastern end of the nave
Apse
Carolingian
Caryatid
Installation
37. 'Fear of empty space' meaning total covering of space with pattern. Popular in ISlamic and Hiberno Saxon art
International Style
De Stijl
Horror Vaqui
Art Nouveau
38. First major american avant hard movement. Art expressed state of mind to evoke emotional response from the viewer
Cire Perdue
Ambulatory
Abstract Expressionism
Aestetics
39. Central section of a mosaic
Impressionism
Aisle
Cartoon
Emblema
40. Exterior masonry support opposing the lateral thrust of a vault.
Butress
Basilica
Canon
Impressionism
41. Uses land as a medium. Great scale - simple form.
Fauvism
Canon
Hard Edge Painting
Earth Art/Environmental Art
42. Name of an image that depicts an anthroned virgin mary and baby jesus
Hiberno-Saxon
Fresco
Cella
Maesta
43. Painting technique using pigments ground in water
Caduceus
Gouache
Abstract
Abstract Expressionism
44. Engraving on a metal plate covered in a protective wax. Incised parts are etched when surface is bathed in acid.
Etching
Jamb
Expressionism
Addorsed
45. Canopy on Columns. Most often seen over an altar - st.Peters
Gigantomachy
Baldacchino
Capital
Baroque
46. A hall with a roof supported by columns. popular in Egyptian architecture.
Hypostyle Hall
Chimera
Chi-Rho-Iota
Baldacchino
47. Row of vase shape columns with a railing on top - a decorative fence
Dada
Balustrade
Modernism
Horror Vaqui
48. Greek monster with head and body of a lion - trail of a serpant/dragon - and 2nd head of a goat from the butt
Futurism
Grisaille
Basilica
Chimera
49. Clothing of men and women in greece. Tunic-like
Maesta
Kaaba
Ambulatory
Chiton
50. Term used by Jean Dubuffet to describe art that is untaught and brutish
Acropolis
Caduceus
Art Brut
Chimera