Arts and Crafts - Aesthetics and Creative Processes

a sudden burst of inspiration or creative energy, often attributed to a divine or supernatural source

the process of mental stimulation that causes someone to have a new idea or emotion, or to do or create something artistic

any creative piece such as paintings, sculptures, etc., that is created by an artist to convey a message or express an emotions

the act of bringing something into existence that did not exist before, such as a work of art, an invention, or an idea

the ability to use imagination in order to bring something new into existence

a change in a person or thing caused by another person or thing

a gradual transition from one value, tone, hue or color to another

something that is formed in the mind and does not exist in reality

an official permission, given by the owner or author, that clearly states the specific rights and conditions under which others can use, distribute, or share the work

the greatest literary or artistic piece that an author or artist has created

a group of people with a common political, social, or artistic goal who work together to achieve it

a source of inspiration for an artist or author that gives them ideas or motivates them to create works of art

an initial coating or primer of paint applied to a painting surface before applying the final layers of paint

an artistic object that is designed primarily for decoration rather than function

the collection of artistic or literary works produced by a particular painter, author, etc.

(of a painting or its style) characterized by visible brushstrokes and an expressive, rather than realistic, representation of the subject

the act of repairing something such as an artwork, building, etc. to be in its original state

a basic version of something, often created to outline or test ideas before the final version

the emotional or spiritual quality of a work, and the artist's connection to the subject matter

a creation that is produced through skill, imagination and creativity, with the intent to be appreciated primarily for its aesthetic or intellectual value

the branch of philosophy which deals with the nature of beauty and art

to form an idea or concept in the mind by combining existing ideas or information