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Art Glossary
For those interested in Art but still not familiar with all the day to day
terms used by galleries we have produced this list of definitions. We hope
you find them useful. If there are any art terms not listed which you know
of or would like answered please email us and we will try to help.
ABSTRACT - Art which departs from real subjects and representational
accuracy in preference to shapes, color and texture. This form of
Scottish Art is sometimes referred to as non-representational art.
ABSTRACT EXPRESSIONISM - New York painting movement of the 1940's with its
artistic roots based upon Abstract Art. This type of painting is often
referred to as action painting. .
ACCENT - where an artist highlights specific parts of a painting and in
the process creates in them more attention.
ACRYLIC - Rapidly drying paint used by artists. Acrylic is made from
synthetic materials that are water soluble while wet but once dried and
cured become tough and flexible. The paint is long-lasting with good
color fastness and has little or no fumes. British Artists favor Acrylic
Art when a painting is going to hang in public areas where people might
touch the painting or it might be exposed to dust. British Artists showing
at Red Rag Modern British Art Gallery and specializing in Acrylic
paintings include: Sylvia Antonsen
ACTION PAINTING - where artists use vigorous physical activity to create
paintings usually on a large abstract style.
AERIAL PERSPECTIVE - Painting technique used to reproduce real l |