Processes

Definition

Processes refer to the methods and techniques employed by artists during the creation of their artworks. These can include specific steps followed in a particular order or unique approaches developed by individual artists.

Analogy

Think about building a sandcastle at the beach. Just like how you follow certain steps like packing wet sand into molds and carefully sculpting it with your hands, artists have different processes they follow when creating their artworks.

Related terms

Printmaking: A technique that involves transferring an image from a matrix (such as a woodblock or metal plate) onto paper or another surface.

Sculpting: The process of creating three-dimensional artworks by shaping and manipulating materials such as clay, stone, or metal.

Collage: An artistic technique that involves combining various materials (such as cut-out images, papers, and fabrics) to create a new composition.