Art Terms

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Abstract Art
Abstract art is art that does not attempt to represent an accurate depiction of a visual reality but instead use shapes, colours, forms and gestural marks to achieve its effect
Cubism
An early 20th century art movement featuring sharp, angular imagery even where such angles are impossible like the human body
Diptych
Pair of decorated panels, often hinged together
Etching
A print process where the design is drawn on a metal plate through a layer of acid-resistant wax.
Folk Art
Art created by individuals who have had no formal, academic training in art, but whose works part of an established tradition of style and craftsmanship.
Gouache
A type of watercolor paint, made heavier and more opaque by the addition of a white pigment (chalk, Chinese white, etc.) in a gum arabic mixture. This results in a stronger color than ordinary watercolor.
Haiku Painting
Haiku is a style of Japanese painting that incorporates the aesthetics of haikai. They typically painted by haiku poets and often combine, poetry and illustration
Illustration
Short for optical art where optical illusions are created in an abstract form, often in black and white.
Japanese Art
Yamato-e, and Ukiyo-e painting, Buddhist Temple art and Zen ink-painting
Kalighat Painting
Originated in the 19th century West Bengal, India, in the vicinity of Kalighat Kali Temple, Kalighat, Calcutta, India, and from being items of souvenir taken by the visitors to the Kali temple
Lithography
A printing method where a design is drawn on stone with a greasy crayon and then inked.
Minimalism
A form of modern art where color and form is reduced to their simplest representation.
Naïve Art
Art created by untrained artists. It is characterized by simplicity and a lack of the elements or qualities found in the art of formally trained artists.
Op Art
Short for optical art where optical illusions are created in an abstract form, often in black and white.