GCSE Art 4

Key words for GCSE Art.

print	To print is to transfer an image onto another surface.
paint	Paint is a coloured substance which dries on a surface.
pastel	A pastel is a coloured drawing instrument.
relief	Relief artwork is made using multiple layers to create a raised effect.
charcoal	Charcoal is a black drawing material made of carbon.
graphite	Graphite is a metallic grey carbon-based drawing material.
drawing	Drawing is the art of producing images on a surface using ink, pencil, or pen.
painting	Painting is art made by the application of paint to a surface.
sculpture	Sculpture is three-dimensional artwork.
textiles	Textiles is an art form that uses fibres and fabrics.
digital	Digital art is produced with the use of technology.
photography	Photography is an art form based on taking and processing photographs.
ceramic	Ceramic art is made using clay and treated by firing.
movement	A movement is a period of time when a group of artists have a shared philosophy.
graffiti	Graffiti is art created on buildings or in public spaces.
engrave	To engrave is to carve an image or text into a surface.
animation	Animation is the creation of moving images.
mechanical	If something is mechanical, it means it is operated by machine.
architecture	Architecture is the practise of designing and building structures.
dramatic	Art is dramatic when it is surprising or very evocative.

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