The vocabulary and concepts presented in this part of the textbook are important when looking at art - and therefore, when learning about art history. This "formal" language can help to understand how a work of art was made and some of the decisions that were made along the way. When trying to interpret art, this information can be crucial. Use the textbook as a reference throughout the year.
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Content Subject matter Representational Non-representational Style | Period style Regional style Formalist style Realism Naturalism Idealization Expressionism Medium Painting Drawing Graphic arts Sculpture Mixed medium Ephemeral arts Architecture Plans Elevations Sections Cutaway drawings |