Sgraffito	Shoji	Sinopia	Stele	Still Life	Stupa
Stylus	Taotie	Tapestry	Tenebrism	Terra-cotta	Tondo

Sgraffito- Decoration made by incising or cutting away a surface layer of materials to reveal a different color beneath. Shade- Any area of artwork that is shown through various technical means to be in shadow. Shading the technique of making such an effect. Shoji- A standing Japanese screen covered in translucent rice paper and used in interiors. Sinopia- The preparatory deign or under-drawing of a fresco. Also a reddish chalklike earth pigment. Slip- A mixture of clay and water applied to a ceramic object as a final decorative coat. Also a solution that binds different parts of a vessel together, such as the handle and the main body. Stele (stelae)- A stone slab placed vertically and decorated with inscriptions or reliefs, used as a grave marker or memorial. Still Life- A type of painting that has as it's subject matter inanimate objects, such as food, dishes, fruit, or flowers. Stretcher- The wooden framework on which an artist's canvas is attached, usually with tacks, nails or staples. Also a reinforcing horizontal brace between the legs of a piece of furniture as a chair. Stupa- In Buddhist architecture, a bell-shaped or pyramidal religious monument, made of piled earth or stone and containing sacred relics. Style- A particular manner, form or character of representation, construction, or expression typical of an individual artist or of a certain school or period. Stylus- An instrument with a pointed end used for writing or printmaking, which makes a delicate line or scratch, Also a special writing tool for cuneiform writing with one pointed end and one triangular wedge end. Sublime- Adjective describing a concept, thing, or state of high spirited moral, or intellectual value; or something awe-inspiring. The sublime was a goal to which many nineteenth century artists aspired in their artworks. Swag- Ornament representing a garland of fruit or flowers draped in a curve between two points. Syncretism- In religion or philosophy, the union of different ideas or principles. Taotie- A mask with a dragon or animal like face common as a decorative motif in Chinese art. Tapa- A cloth made in Polynesia by pounding the bark of a tree, such as the paper mulberry. It is also known as bark cloth. Tapestry- Multicolored pictorial or decorative weaving meant to be hung on a wall or placed on furniture. Tempera- A painting medium made by blending egg yolks with water, pigments, and occasionally other materials such as glue. Tenebrism- The use of strong chiaroscuro and artificially illuminated areas to create a dramatic contrast of light and dark in the painting. Terra-cotta- A medium made from clay fired over a low heat and sometimes left unglazed. Also the orange-brown color typical of the medium. Tint- The dominant color in an object, image, or pigment. Tondo- A painting or relief of circular shape.

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