Art History Survey II Test 2

The theoretical plane corresponding with the actual surface of a painting, separating the spatial world evoked in the painting from the spatial world occupied by the viewer

A method of creating the illusion of 3-d space on a 2-d surface by delineating a horizon line and multiple orthogonal lines. these recede to meet at one or more points on the horizon, giving the appearance of spatial depth.

an italian word designating the contrast of dark and light in a painting, drawing, or print

In painting, the illusion of creating 3-d one a 2-d surface by use of light and shade. in sculpture, the process of molding a 3-d form out of a malleable substance.

Italian term meaning smoke, soft, and mellow. in painting the effect of haze in an image.

A method of rendering the effect of spatial distance by subtle cariations in colour and calrit of representation

Making something look life like

A structure designed with a primary central space surrounded by symmetrical areas on each side

In christian architecture, a church, chapel, or shrine built over the grave of a martyr or the side of a great miracle

A system of proportions in classical architecture that includes every aspect of the buildings plan, elevation, and decorative system.

A row of columns, supporting a straight lintel.

Any structure designed with a rectangular shape.

The face or wall of a building.

A type of print made by carving a design into a wooden block the ink is applied to the block with a roller. as the ink remains only on the raised areas between the carved-away lines, these carved-away areas and lines provide the white areas of the print.

An intaglio printmaking process of inscribing an image, design, or letters onto a metal or wood surface from which a pri is made.