Glossary-N

‘N’ is for:

Nail art – A modern applied art form involving decorative painting or embellishment of fingernails.

Naïve art – Art created by artists without formal training, often characterized by a simple, childlike style.

Naturalism – An art style that strives for realistic representation, closely observing nature.

Navajo weaving – A traditional textile art from the Navajo people, important in cultural history and craftsmanship.

Negative space – The empty or open space around and between the subject(s) of an artwork; essential for composition and balance.

Neo-Classicism – A style inspired by classical antiquity, focusing on simplicity and symmetry, popular in the 18th century.

Neutral colours – Colours like gray, beige, black, and white that don’t typically appear on the color wheel but are important in design and mood.

 

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