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Museum Glossaries:

Definitions of Fine Arts/Museum Terminology

These pages can be used to references unfamiliar words that one might encounter at a museum. Members are welcome to print these pages and reference them during trips. These terms can be accessed according to theme, or as part of a complete listing.

General -  basic museum vocabulary

Composition - vocabulary relating to the elements within a work of art

Technique - vocabulary describing an artwork's production process

Context - vocabulary describing an art work's history or back story, including artistic styles and movements.

Complete Listing - a full listing of all terms

 

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