Art History Words and Terms Beginning With V
Listed here are Art History words and terms that begin with the letter "V". Selecting any entry below will lead to its page and the ability to view its full definition.
value
An element of art, value refers to the lightness or darkness of a color.
An element of art, value refers to the lightness or darkness of a color.
vanitas painting
A vanitas painting was a particular type of still life immensely popular in the Netherlands (and Paris, to a lesser extent) beginning in the 17th century.
A vanitas painting was a particular type of still life immensely popular in the Netherlands (and Paris, to a lesser extent) beginning in the 17th century.
Venus pudica
"Venus pudica" is a term used to describe a classic figural pose in Western art.
"Venus pudica" is a term used to describe a classic figural pose in Western art.
verdigris
Verdigris is a green or bluish-green pigment.
Verdigris is a green or bluish-green pigment.
vernissage
Vernissage refers to the private, pre-public, "invitation only" opening of a show.
Vernissage refers to the private, pre-public, "invitation only" opening of a show.