Dictionary

aesthetics: The study of the perceived value of art, which may cover technical skill, style, focus and creativity.

Andy Warhol: An American artist considered to be the father of pop art whose printmaking used images from mass culture including Marilyn Monroe and the Campbell's soup label.

Clement Greenburg: A 21st century art critic who introduced the word "kitsch" into art criticism and helped Jackson Pollock earn respect in the art world.

comix: Self-published comic books which helped launch the careers of artists such as R. Crumb and Art Spiegelman.

commentary: The means by which artists communicate with society, by using art to study, discuss and interpret culture.

contemporary art: Art produced since World War II.

context: The environment in which a piece of art was created or meant to viewed.

Edward Munch: A Norwegian painter who explored expressionism and symbolism, best known for his painting "The Scream."

expressionism: A style in which an artist alters realistic details to create a more dramatic finished piece.