Glossary-O

O’lordy, there are some great ‘O’ terms like:

Oil painting – One of the most famous and long-lasting painting techniques using oil-based pigments, essential in Western art history.

Oil pastel – A drawing medium with a creamy texture, allowing rich color application.

Op Art – A 20th-century style known for optical illusions and visual effects that play with perception.

Opacity – The quality of a material or color being solid or non-transparent, important for understanding layering and color mixing.

Organic shapes – Irregular, natural shapes often found in nature, contrasting with geometric forms.

Origami – The Japanese art of paper folding, showcasing precision, craftsmanship, and design.

Orientalism – A term describing Western depictions of Eastern cultures, relevant in art history and cultural studies.

Orthogonal lines – Lines used in perspective drawing that recede toward the vanishing point.

Outline – The line that defines the edge or shape of a form, fundamental to drawing and design.

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