ART TERMS AND THEORY

ArtLex Art Dictionary - Simply the authority on art terms. No artist can do without this site.
 Words of Art - A browsable glossary of terms related to visual art theory and criticism. Presented by Okanagan University College, British Columbia, Canada.
AskART- Art terms - Doesn't get the recognition it deserves on Google, so I put it closer to the top.
Grove Dictionary of Art Online - Pay site but great Compiled over a period of 15 years, contains 45,000 articles on every aspect of the visual arts.
Art Terms and Definitions - Art terms and art related definitions from A to Z found on artincanada.com. Artists galleries and useful art information for all levels.
 Painting Terms and Definitions - Again from artincanada.com. Useful information on painting.
 Glossary of Visual Art Terms - Nancy Doyle really works hard to bring information to artists. Check out her art terms page!
 ArtEncyclopedia Art Terms - This ranks close to ArtLex. A fine list of art terms.
 Glossary of Art Terms - Rex Art Supplies - Trusted Online Art Supplier Since 1995
 Tate | Glossary - It contains definitions, most with illustrations, of nearly 300 terms including artist groups and art movements, techniques, media and other art jargon.
 Animation Art Glossary - A glossary of terms commonly encountered in animation art collecting compiled by Vintage Ink & Paint.
 JAANUS: Terminology of Japanese Architecture & Art - Glossary compiled by Mary Neighbour Parent, with alphabetical index and keyword search.
 Multilingual Glossary for Art Librarians - Huge! Very thorough glossary for those into self punishment.
 Glossary for Medieval Art and Architecture - Know your nave from your reliquary? If not, go here!
 Sanford & A Lifetime of Color: Study Art - If your a beginner, please start here before going to solid food.
 Printmaking Terminology - Very succint list for printmakers.
 Quia - Art Terms - A short test of your knowledge. The experienced will complete this in less than a minute.
 Modern Terms - Interesting site for terms in the Modern Movement.
 A Glossary of Art Terms: A-C - Not bad. Detailed definitions with examples from essentialvermeer.20m.com. A glossary of art terms related to the art of Johannes vermeer and 17th c. Dutch painting.
 Rock Art Glossary - Glossary of terms used in the study of Native American Indian rock art.
 Glossary of Glass Terms - Specialized terms about glass art from www.glassart.biz
 artrepublic.com - Discover Art Online - Tres cool site on art/.
Web Gallery of Art - Nice long list from people who know.
 Full Glossary of Art from About.com - More terms than a barrel of monkeys.
Printing Terms from www.larryponchobrown.com - Nice list of printing terms.
Art Glass Dictionary, Terms, Phrases - Dictionary, Phrases and Terms for artglass and glassworking and glassblowers for hot glass, coldworking glass or molten glass Dictionary.
Mosaic Art Source - Mosaic art terms glossary, resources and gallery provide inspiration for creative mosaic expression.
Art Terms Quizzes and Art Terms Trivia - Go ahead...I dare you! Here you will find art terms from both the Western and Eastern art traditions...enjoy!
For beginning collectors from gallerybrown.com - This should arm you with some knowledge.
Art Term Crossword Puzzle - Test yourself!
Quiz yourself at queendom.com - Test you art knowledge with the Art Terms trivia quiz!
Hispanic Folk Art terms - Very specific and speaks for itself.