Art terms

an art that does not display objects or people.

a synthetic emulsion paint, which combines some of the typical characteristics of traditional oil paints (eg. thick pasty color) with certain features of water-based paints (eg. transparency).

painting with water colors that are mixed with water and is transparent, glazing. Aqua from lat. = Water.

painted on directly without any underpainting or preparatory drawings.

literally meaning "rough art", invented by French artist Jean Dubuffet (1901-1985). Art in the rough state, paintings and graffiti on the walls created by amateurs (without appropriate education).

art that is so innovative that precedes the main artistic movements of its time and the official system and institutions reject it as unacceptable.

graphic technique that achieves soft, often grainy color tone gradation.

print is signed by the author and marked E. A., A. T. Number of prints should not exceed 5-10% of total number of printouts. This is a print in which the author can for example try different color. Often the author creates several copies to archive.

the famous school of Modern Art, which was opened in Germany in 1919 and in 1933 it was closed by the Nazis. It had a significant impact, particularly on architecture and design.

the prevailing style in Austria and Germany in the first half of the 19th century. Simple, petty-bourgeois, modest, conservative and well sophisticated style.

arrangement, composition artwork.

continuity of the modern art (impressionism, cubism, new realism, pop art). It is the art of today, constantly evolving and is a reflection of the current times and society. Through new techniques and procedures deals with current topics and issues. The most significant streams include conceptual art, where ideas, concepts are more important than mere aesthetic portrayal of the work. That is why the work is often at first sight difficult to understand and requires a more detailed explanation, reflection and research. It is generally regarded as the art work created after 1960.

part of the new media. The creation and presentation of works of art using new technologies and informatics. Technology becomes a basic medium and a mean of creating new art forms such as net art, interactive art, virtual reality, electronic arts, new media, cyber art, and more.

image consisting of two parts.

the oldest graphic technique in Europe since the second half of the 14th century. One of the most basic printing techniques in which the pattern to be printed is etched into wooden printing blocks. Wood is cut longitudinally from a tree trunk. Drawing is cut mirror-inverted to the smoothed surface stock along the longitudinal lines. A characteristic feature is the contrast of rough lines and surface. Black printing ink is applied to the roller and woodcut prints are attached to paper. This technique is used by most of the prints in the 15th and 16th centuries, especially in illustrated books. At present, it was replaced by the engraving in metal.

graphic technique that is extensively used since the 17th century. First, the author draws the line into the copper plate, which is then covered with acid that makes the deeper traces into the metal plate. It also creates fine, free-flowing line with soft contours. The longer acid operates acid, the darker printing is.

term for the graphic techniques including relief printing (woodcut), intaglio printing (copperplate, steel engraving) from surface (lithography) and technique that uses engraving tools (pens, needles).

art that depicts recognizable nature, objects and characters. The opposite of abstract art.

Italian fresco means "fresh". Painting on wet plaster walls. When it dries, it becomes part of the plaster. This must be done quickly and therefore with absolute certainty, because repairs are not possible. Plaster should be scaled back and start over. Probably the most famous example is Michelangelo's ceiling paintings in the Sistine Chapel.

non–transparent water colors.

type of fine art in which author uses one of the graphic techniques and reproduces manually set number of copies. Each of these graphic prints is considered an original, not a copy.

work that arose from the combination of two or more artistic techniques and media. Its aim is to respond to a given area and offer visitors a new perspective, a new experience of the architectural surrounding.

transparent top layer of oil paint applied to the lower layer of painting.

graphic technique that is extensively used since the 17th century. First, the author draws the line into the copper plate, which is then covered with acid that makes the deeper traces into the metal plate. It also creates fine, free-flowing line with soft contours. The longer acid operates acid, the darker printing is.

relief print from a piece of linoleum. Linoleum is soft and thus into it carves more easily than wood. The paint applied in elevated places is finally printed.

became independent in the early 19th century. Graphic technique in which the print form is lithographic stone with a picture applied by lithography chalk. Oily drawing, which reacts chemically with stone, penetrates deep into the stone. Oily ink applied to the moistened stone roller is collected only for oily chalk. Final image looks like it was created with a soft, waxy or greasy pencil.

an important feature is working with color. While drawing is based on a line, painting work with colored areas and passing light and dark places.

graphic technique, in which copper plate is roughened over the entire surface with engraving. Then with trowel we smooth surface and create non-scheduled drawing, which is white after printing. Using this technology the artist can achieve more saturated shapes. It was very popular during Baroque period.

print made by painting on glass, metal or stone plate which is then transferred on the paper. There is a single impression and the original model is destroyed.

one of the youngest technique. It originated in the 15th century and in the 16th and 17th centuries was the predominant teqnique. Oil paints are made of pigment powder mixed with oil. Oil causes slow drying which is an advantage compared to other techniques. It allows longer work in wet painting. Oil gives colors shine, depth, brilliance, but also causes the yellowing over time and darkening.

engraved or etched copper plate is electrolytically covered by steel in order to harden it so it can create multiple impressions. In the process loss of certain subtlety and nuance of the image is possible.

print made by pressing sheet or stockel on paper.

an important feature is working with color. While drawing is based on a line, painting work with colored areas and passing light and dark places.

powder pigment mixed with clay, rubber or resin. It is applied directly to the paper and is often softened with fingers, which achieves a soft, chalky shade.

painting landscapes in the wild (from France En plein air = in the open air).

transparent top layer of oil paint applied to the lower layer of painting.

still life theme tend to be lifeless, immovable objects. This type of painting became famous mainly by Dutch artists since 1600. We distinguish between hunting still life, still life with food and a very popular theme is the bouquet.

engraved or etched copper plate is electrolytically covered by steel in order to harden it so it can create multiple impressions. In the process loss of certain subtlety and nuance of the image is possible.

a printing method in which the color is passed through soft or silky net with picture. Invented around 1900.

painting consisting of three parts.

indicates the method that involves etching the surface of the metal plate (usually copper). The color is then put on the metal plate, enters the lines and remains there while the rest of the surface remains clean. Then the plate is applied on moist paper and is printed on it. E.g. engraving, drypoint, mezzotint, aquatint ...

the oldest set of printing techniques. The principle is that the image is drawn on form and places that are not to be printed are mechanically or chemically removed. Other areas are loaded with ink and pressed against the paper under adequate pressure. The press form can be made of a variety of materials. These techniques are for example: woodcut, wood engraving (xylograph), linocut.

art form that we perceive visually. The main means of expression are line, color, shape, light. The visual arts include in particular art (painting, drawing, sculpture), photography, film, architecture, video production, computer graphics and animation and graphic design.

painting with water colors that are mixed with water and is transparent, glazing. Aqua from lat. = Water.

the oldest graphic technique in Europe since the second half of the 14th century. One of the most basic printing techniques in which the pattern to be printed is etched into wooden printing blocks. Wood is cut longitudinally from a tree trunk. Drawing is cut mirror-inverted to the smoothed surface stock along the longitudinal lines. A characteristic feature is the contrast of rough lines and surface. Black printing ink is applied to the roller and woodcut prints are attached to paper. This technique is used by most of the prints in the 15th and 16th centuries, especially in illustrated books. At present, it was replaced by the engraving in metal.