Sculpture Vocabulary
Art 210 with Allen at Union University
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By: Alesia Fisher
Created: 2011-05-10
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Abstract
1. (v.) to simplify, emphasize or distort qualities of perceptual reality.
2. (n.) the reduction of an image/object to an essential aspect of its form or concept.
Accent
an area of particular interest or importance
the area controlled by a physical object, including its physical volume/mass and the surrounding or enclose space.
a physical object constructed from separate parts which have been connected using glue,joints, stitching, welds, and so on.
Armature
a linear skeleton which provides support for other materials
Assemblage
an additive method in which the artist constructs the artwork using objects and images which were originally created for another purpose. AKA: 3D collage.
Asymmetrical Balance
an equilibrium among visual elements which differ in size, number, weight, color, or texture. Asymmetrical balance is generally non- axial and very dynamic.
Balance
a visual/physical equilibrium among interacting and/or opposing forces in a composition.
Base
a horizontal support for a physical object, such as marble block for mounting a bronze sculpture.
Boundary
the dividing line between objects,images, or experiences.
Characteristic Texture
the inherent/familiar texture of a material. The gleaming reflective surface of a steel teapot, the transparent and reflective qualities of glass, and the gritty texture of clay are all characteristic texture.
Compression
the forcing or crushing of material into a smaller, denser condition and its visual dynamics and implied psychological effect
Connection
1. a unifying relationship in a composition
2. a physical joining, through joints, welds, stitching, etc
Content
the ideas embodied in an artwork
Context
the situation in which an artwork is seen
Contradictory Texture
the unfamiliar use of a texture or the addition of an unusual texture to the surface of an object. ex. "Meret Oppenheim's, Object" a cup, plate, and spoon covered with fur
Contrast
the degree of difference between objects,shapes, colors, etc
Dominant
AKA: Dominance: the most prominent visual element
Craftsmanship
skill/dexterity in the handling of tools and materials. The general completeness and appearance of an artwork.
an artwork that has been created through the transformation of natural sites into an aesthetic statement.
Emphasis
special attention given to some aspect of a composition, which gives it prominence
Form
1. the physical manifestation of a design as opposed to the content, or the idea behind a design.
2. the organization/arrangement of visual elements to create a unified artwork.
3. a 3D object ex. square=shape cube=form
Formal Elements
components of a basic visual language. The formal elements for 3D design are point, line, plane, volume, mass, space, texture, color, and time.
sculpture which is self-supporting and is designed to be viewed from all sides
Function
the purpose of a design/ or the objective which motivates the designer.
Gesture
the underlying sense of movement or the overall expressive qualities of an object.
any gradual transition from one color to another or from form to another.
Harmony
a pleasing/soothing relationship among colors, shapes, or other design elements.
Implied Lines
lines that are suggested by the positions of shapes/objects within a design.
Intensity
the purity, saturation, or chroma of a color. ex. firetrucks = high intensity red/ bricks = low intensity red
Installation
an artwork/or design which presents an ensemble of images and objects within a 3D environment
In the Round
a 3D object which is self-supporting and is designed to be viewed from all sides, like free-standing sculptures
Junction
1. place at which objects or events meet.
2. a physical intersection between elements/parts in a 3D object.
Juxtaposition
adjacent placement of visual elements
Kinetic Art
works designed to move or change through time
Line
1. a point in motion
2. a series of adjacent points
3. a connection between points
4. implied connection between points.
Maquette
a small scale model, usually developed as an aid in planning.
Mass
a solid 3D form. A massive object can be as dense and heavy as a bar of gold or as light and porous as a sponge.
Module
a small unit which can be repeated to create a larger piece.
Modeling
an additive sculptural process by which a plastic material is formed into an artwork/design.
Negative Space
1. any clearly defined area around a positive form.
2. a space created through the absence of an object rather than through the presence of an object.
Non-Representational
designs/artwork that are strictly formal and have no external subject.
Orthographic Projection
a drawing system widely used by artists and designers to delineate the top, bottom, and four side views of a 3D object. means "true picture".
Participatory Sculpture
a 3D artwork which is designed to physically engage the viewer.
Pedestal
a vertical support for a sculptural object.
Performance Art
a live presentation, often including the artist, usually combining elements from a variety of art forms, such a film, video, theater and dance.
Plane
in 3D design, an area with measurable width and height. Shapes that have been combined to create 3D structures are called planes.
Ready-Made
a functional manufactured object that is displayed as a work of art.
Primary Contour
the outer edges of a physical object, such as the extremities of a carved sculpture.
Proportion
a comparative relationship between the parts to a whole. For example, in figure drawing, the model's head is often compared to the overall height of the body.
Proximity
the distance between the parts of a structure/ or between an object and the audience.
Radial Symmetry
a form of balance that is created when shapes or volumes are mirrored both vertically and horizontally, with the center of the composition acting as a focal point.
Relief
sculpture in which forms project out from a flat surface. The degree of projection ranges from low to high relief.
Repetition
the use of the same visual element/ visual effect a number of times in the same composition.
Rhythm
repetition of multiple parts in a composition to create a pattern of sound and silence, positive, and negative, or other contrasting forces.
Scale
a size relationship between two separate objects, such as the relationship between the size of the Statue of Liberty and a human visitor.
Secondary Contour
the inner edges of a physical object, such as the internal design and detailing of a carved sculpture.
Section
in the orthographic projection, a slice of an object or architectural structure which reveals with internal structure and detail.
Site Specific Sculpture
an artwork expressly designed for and installed in a specific location.
Space
area within, between, or around an area of substance
Spatial Orientation
relationship of an object to the ground plane and other objects
Subtractive Sculpture
any process by which an artist or designer removes materials from a larger mass, gradually revealing the form within.
Surface Quality
an intrinsic material beauty or surface effect caused by an artist's handling of materials.
Symbol
a form which represents something beyond its immediate meaning.
Symmetrical Balance
a form of balance that is created when shapes are mirrored on either side an axis, as in a composition that is vertically divided down the center.
Tactile
referent to the sense of touch
Tangibility
the substantiality of an object or the degree to which an object or a force can be felt.
Tension
extension of an object through stretching or bending
Texture
surface quality of a 2D shape or 3D volume.
Torsion
the distortion of an object through a twisting movement.
Transition
the process of changing from one state/form to another.
Unity
the oneness/wholeness in a design which occurs when all parts work together to create a cohesive whole.
Void
hole or negative form/space in 3D art.
Volume
in 3D design, a volume is an enclosed area of 3D space.
About this deck
By: Alesia Fisher
Created: 2011-05-10
Size: 74 flashcards
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Created: 2011-05-10
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