humanism
human values, achievement, classical rather than religious
renaissance/universal man
ideal person of renaissance who is talented n many fields
tronie
study of character or face, not portrait
linear perspective
lines meet at a vanishing point
aerial perspective
colour, light to show distance
tempera
fast drying painting, colour with egg yolk
chiaroscuro
dramatic contrast between light and dark
momento mori
symbol reminding of death
sfumato
techniques blending tones, colours, no harsh lines
vanitas
still life showing transient nature of life
warts and all
philosophy, doesn’t hide imperfections, strength in flaws
mannerism and maniera
style after high renaissance, elegance, elegant figures
fete galante
elegant outdoor party scenes (rococo)
canon
collection of established works considered masterpieces
foreshortening
lines/forms compressed to show depth
glazing
thin oil layers to create light glow
tenebrism
extreme darkness with spotlight lighting
pieta
mary holding dead jesus
maesta
mary enthroned with baby jesus