HUM 2210 Vocabulary









color
texture
line
style
attitude
response

saturation
subtle
pastel
stimulating
bright
warm
cool
vibrant
intense
harmonious
clashing
light
dark
poly-
chromatic
mono
chromatic

impasto
painterly
hard
rough
abrasive
palpable
oily
hairy
frothy
watery
emphasized
reflective
satiny

 

 

draftsmanship
disappearing
natural
sfumato
sinuous
patterned
thick
heavy
fine
swirling
staccato
bold
graphic
consistency
geometric

 


abstract
realistic
bold
impressionistic
finished
quiet
noisy
busy
cluttered
animated
graphic
cerebral
emotive
balanced

 

 


point of view
positive
negative
involving
distancing
humanistic
celebrating
cynical
satirical
spiritual
reverent

 

 

 

feelings
amused
saddened
depressed
angered
irritated
perplexed
proud
calmed
serene
sympathetic

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EXTRA CREDIT: Visit the Ringling Art Museum or the Salvador Dali Museum and using the "Words" guide above write a 250 word essay for each of the two art selections that you choose. You must use the 6 categries listed above although you may certainly select your own vocabulary preferences. Submit your typed essays in a folder along with the ticket stub before the end of the semester.