WorksheetsFiber Art Vocabulary
Total questions: 20
Worksheet time: 10mins
Sewing
The process of joining materials together, usually fabric, using a needle and thread or a machine.
A method of cutting fabric into specific shapes.
A technique for dyeing fabric in various colors.
A way to knit yarn into clothing.
Textiles
Materials like fibers, threads, and fabrics.
Only synthetic materials used in clothing.
Natural materials used exclusively for home decor.
A type of fabric used in upholstery.
Tapestry
A type of painting on canvas
A heavy textile with decorative imagery or patterns woven into it, often hung on the wall for decoration.
A lightweight fabric used for clothing
A form of digital art created on a computer
Abstract
Art that depicts real forms in a simplified way, sometimes called nonfigurative.
Art that represents objects in a realistic manner.
Art that focuses on the use of color and texture without representing real forms.
Art that is purely conceptual and does not represent any physical objects.
Stylized
Represented in an unrealistic way that captures the artist's vision.
Depicted in a realistic manner with attention to detail.
Created using traditional techniques and materials.
Rendered in a way that emphasizes naturalism.
Layered
Multiple layers of fabrics, fibers, or other materials placed on top of one another, often to create depth.
A single layer of fabric used for simplicity.
A technique involving the use of only one type of material.
A method of sewing that involves only straight stitches.
Appliqué
A technique for sewing two pieces of fabric together.
A process of attaching cut-out shapes to background fabric.
A method of dyeing fabric with patterns.
A style of quilting that uses only one layer of fabric.
Paisley
A type of fabric with floral designs.
A distinctive, intricate, and curved feather-shaped pattern, often resembling a teardrop.
A style of painting characterized by bold colors.
A traditional Scottish dance.
Quilting
The process of sewing together two or more layers of fabric.
A technique for dyeing fabric using natural materials.
A method of weaving threads to create patterns.
A style of painting on fabric surfaces.
Upcycled
Discarded materials that have been transformed into artworks.
Materials that are recycled into new products.
Artworks created from new materials only.
Items that are thrown away without any use.
Embroidery
The process of embellishing the surface of textiles with decorative stitching using colorful threads often made of silk or cotton.
A technique of painting on fabric using watercolors and brushes.
The method of weaving threads together to create a fabric.
A style of sewing that involves cutting and piecing together different fabrics.
Fiber art
A form of art that uses natural or synthetic fibers as the primary medium.
A technique that involves painting with watercolors.
An art form that focuses on digital media and technology.
A style of sculpture made from metal and stone.
Found materials
Discarded items added to a work of art.
Materials that are commonly used in traditional art forms.
Items that are purchased from art supply stores.
Natural elements used in outdoor installations.
Patterns
Repeated designs, creating a decorative effect.
Random shapes with no specific design.
Single color without any design elements.
Irregular forms that do not repeat.
Suspended
Artwork that is hung or raised from above, often from a ceiling or overhead structure.
Artwork that is placed directly on the ground or floor.
Artwork that is displayed on a wall or flat surface.
Artwork that is created using digital tools and displayed on screens.
Coiling
A technique where a flexible material is spiraled and stitched to create a three-dimensional structure, like a basket or a bowl.
A method of weaving fabric into a flat surface without any three-dimensional structure.
A process of molding clay into flat shapes before firing.
A technique used in painting to create spiral patterns on canvas.
Site-specific
An artwork that is created with a particular location in mind, with its design and meaning tied to that specific location.
A type of art that can be displayed in any location without regard to context.
An artwork that is designed to be mobile and can be relocated easily.
A form of art that focuses on abstract concepts rather than physical locations.
Braiding
A technique where multiple strands, yarns, or strips are interlaced in a diagonal overlapping pattern to create a flat or tubular structure.
A method of weaving fabric using a single thread to create patterns.
A process of knitting where loops of yarn are pulled through each other to form a fabric.
A style of sewing that involves stitching multiple layers of fabric together.
Knitting
The process of making a textile by connecting loops or stitches of one continuous thread using large needles.
A method of weaving fabric using a loom.
A technique for sewing pieces of fabric together.
A way to create patterns using embroidery techniques.
Collage
A type of painting that uses only oil colors.
A work of art made by placing various materials such as photographs and pieces of paper or fabric on top of one another.
A sculpture made from clay and fired in a kiln.
A digital artwork created using graphic design software.
