Averiel Hossley - Vocab Examples

Balance – Adoration of the Shepherds between Saints Augustin and Galgano by Pietro di Giovanni d’Ambrogio. The sections of this piece, with a center and two on the side, demonstrate the balance of the piece as a whole.

Craftsmanship – Revolving Vase with Swimming Fish Decoration by Unknown. The literal craft of this vase is executed well and exhibits a fine quality.

Dominance – Portrait of a Man – Momento Mori by Andrea Previtali. The striking colors of the skull contrast the dark background of the piece and allow for a feeling of dominance.

Line – Line Work 90-5A by Woo, Jae Gil. By utilizing a variety of pressures and textures, the lines of the piece allow for a very visually interesting composition.

Mass – Harvest Time, Estremadura by Eileen Monaghan Whitaker. The shadows on the women in the piece contrast the flat background and carry weight in their figure.

Volume – Articles in Indian Rubber, MacIntosh, Reports by the Juries, Volume III… by Claude-Marie Ferrier. The bold, white object all other objects rest on in this photo gives off a strong volume and brings the piece together.

Movement – Aesthetic Movement Wall Tile by Christopher Dresser. The flow and swirl of not only the birds, but of the waves, give off the illusion of movement.

Naturalism – Ground Parrot, Psittacus terrestris by James Sowerby. Art with elements of nature, such as this bird, are examples of naturalism.

Negative Area – The Royal Gorge, Grand Canyon of the Arkansas by William Henry Jackson. The center of the photo is nothing but sky, defined by the two edges of the rock canyon.

Nonrepresentational – Super-Chess by Paul Klee. The geometric and almost abstract feel of the piece leaves the viewer grasping to define a known object.

Perspective – Perspective of gardens by Jacques Rousseau. This one-point perspective brings the illusion of depth to this already-complex scene.

Proportion – Lancer on Horseback by Albrecht Dürer. Comparing the horse to its rider, the proportions of this piece compliment the objects skillfully.

Rhythm – Rhythm in the space by Pablo Serrano. The arrangement of the sticks follow a sort of pattern that seems similar, yet comes together very well as your eye moves around the sculpture.

Shape – Shape No. 469 by Gorham Manufacturing Company. As a three-dimensional object, the vase is formed into a comprehensive shape.

Space – Real Materials Existing in Real Space by Choi, Jeonghwa. The sculptures sections allow for equidistant spaces between each part.

Style – Leda and the Swan by Antonio Allegri da Correggio. The style of the Renaissance is easily recognizable as a defined moment of cultural advancement.

Subject – Bagpipe Player by Hendrick ter Brugghen. As the only thing painted, the bagpipe player is irrefutably the object of the piece.

Two-Dimensional – Painterly Realism of a Football Player – Color Masses in the 4th Dimension. by Kazimir Malevich. The abstract dichotomy of the shapes, without complex colors or perspective, display the flat quality of two-dimensional work.

Unity – Diana and Actaeon by Thomas Gainsborough. With a soft pallet and clear focal point, the unity of this piece is displayed through the stroke and color of the objects represented.

Variety – Vase of Flowers by Jan Davidsz de Heem. The sheer combination and mass of the flowers painted in this piece display a unique and harmonious variety.

Value – Noble Savage- What Do You Want? (no.1) by Lee, Jae Hoon. The pressure applied to the material throughout the piece gives each element their own contrasting value.

Composition – Tapestry showing the Triumph of Constantine over Maxentius at the Battle of the Milvian Bridge by Peter Paul Rubens. Utilizing the Rule of Thirds, this piece is compositionally sound due to the layout of each focal point.

Content – Model Making Mischief by Raimundo de Madrazo y Garreta. The content of this piece is the intent to make the viewer laugh.

Design – Pair of Wall Lights by Pierre Gouthière. The balance and structure of this sculpture demonstrates a strong design.