Vocabulary

: for Critical Theory

WEEK 1
Materiality - refers to the materials used and seen in the item/artwork under discussion
Monochromatic - tints or tones of one colour
Symbolic - representative of something, serving as a symbol
An Essential Property - absolutely necessary, a fundamental or central element to the nature of an artwork 
Pictorial Space - The illusionary space in a painting/artwork that appears to recede backwards into depth from the picture plane
Critical Theory - the examination and critique of society
Pictorial Structure - 
Optical Colour Mixing - two colours placed next to each other, the eye naturally mixes them. e.g. blue + red = purple
The Tension....volume vs flatness - 
Traditional or Classical Architecture - 
Colour Field Painting - usually abstract painting, where large fields of flat, solid colour is spread across or stained into the canvas
Action painting - in the moment, impulsive and spontaneous painting - dripped, splashed or smeared. sometimes called 'gestural abstraction'
Prismatic - relating to or having form of prism/prisms
Orphism - the relationship between music and art
Synasthesia - together, sensation
Motif - a repeated shape or symbol in one artists' work
Woodcut Print - 
Facet (with regard to cubism) - Edges of an object (often the cubist sculptures)
Avant Garde - refers to works that are experimental and innovative, often seen as a pushing of the boundaries and traditions.
Signatory - bond by a signed agreement
Manifesto - gives the means for expression, publication and recordings of ideas of the artist or art group
Non-represational - the artist does not supply the content the viewer must to appreciate the work, heavily idealistic and emotional
Some examples....

http://emptyeasel.com/2007/04/17/piet-mondrian-the-evolution-of-pure-abstract-paintings/

http://fineartamerica.com/featured/swirly-flower-bursts-cassandra-donnelly.html

http://www.artdoxa.com/users/deborahbarlow/artworks/4857

WEEK 7

Classicism - High regard for classical antiquity, seeks to be formal and restrained (Italian Renaissance).

Irony - one thing being deliberately contrary to another, usually used to emphasis its meaning.

Stylistic Revivalism - the revival of a particular style.

Pluralistic Society - a society in which two or more states, groups, principles, sources of authority etc... coexist.