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Key words for GCSE Art.
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portrait |
If a canvas is in portrait, it means the short side is at the top.
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landscape |
If a canvas is in landscape, it means the long side is at the top.
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genre |
Genre is the type of art; including style, approach, medium, and subject matter.
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symbolic |
Symbolic artwork represents something specific in a way that is not literal.
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geometric |
Geometric art works with lines and shapes.
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traditional |
If something is traditional, it means it uses long-standing practices.
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historical |
Historical refers to the past.
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contemporary |
Contemporary means happening in the present time.
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abstract |
Abstract art does not attempt to represent physical reality.
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still-life |
A still-life is a painting of an inanimate object.
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cubism |
Cubism is a style of art using geometric shapes from many different angles.
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surrealism |
Surrealism is a style of art that depicts dreamscapes and abnormal scenes or ideas.
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impressionism |
Impressionism is style which aims to depict the movement and colour of a moment.
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expressionism |
Expressionism is art made to create an emotional reaction or effect.
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organic |
Organic shapes are shapes that are irregular and found in nature.
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conceptual |
Conceptual art places more emphasis on the idea and process than the final piece.
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assemblage |
Assemblage is art made by placing real-world objects together.
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perceptive |
Perceptive means to display sensitivity and deep understanding through your work.
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cohesive |
Cohesive is when the elements of your work appear unified by a theme or idea.
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