Glossary of Art and Painting Terms: A

Art Glossary: Academy of Art University
An explanation of what and where the Academy of Art University is.

Art Glossary: Artist's Bridge
An explanation of what an artist's bridge is.

Art Glossary: 'A' Paper Sizes
An explanation of what the various 'A' paper sizes area, and how the system works.

Art Glossary: Abstract
An explanation of what this painting style entails.

Art Glossary: Abstract Expressionism
An explanation of what the art school 'Abstract Expressionism' was.

Art Glossary: Acid Free Paper
An explanation of what 'acid free paper' is.

Art Glossary: Acrylic
An explanation of what acrylic paint is.

Art Glossary: Action Painting
An explanation of what 'action painting' is.

Art Glossary: Adjacent Colours
An explanation of what 'adjacent colours' are.

Art Glossary: Aerial Perspective
An explanation of what the painting term 'aerial perspective' means.

Art Glossary: Alla Prima
An explanation of what the painting style 'alla prima' means.

Art Glossary: Alligatoring
An explanation of what the painting term alligatoring means and how it is different from craquelure.

Art Glossary: Aquarelle
An explanation of what the painting term 'aquarelle' means.

Art Glossary: Analogous Colors
An explanation of what is meant by the art term "analogous colors".

Art Glossary: Giuseppe Arcimboldo
The artist Giuseppe Arcimboldo painted portraits constructed from fruit, vegetables, pots and pans, books, and tools.

Art Glossary: Art Nouveau
An explanation of what is meant by the term Art Nouveau, and what characterizes this art movement.

Art Glossary: Art Journal
An explanation of what is meant by an art journal and what art journaling involves.

Art Glossary: Assemblage
An explanation of what an assemblage is.

Art Glossary: Atelier
An explanation of what an atelier is, in a fine arts context, and where the word comes from.