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Art History Words and Terms Beginning With O

Listed here are Art History words and terms that begin with the letter "O". Selecting any entry below will lead to its page and the ability to view its full definition.

objet d'art

French for "object of art." An objet d'art is something small and decorative.

Orientalism

Orientalism is a style of art associated with a group of 19th-century artists who were fond of depicting harem girls, sheikhs and Middle-Eastern scenery.

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