1. Art Historical Attributes
Technology

2. Medium The material used by the artist to produce a work of art.
Examples of studio experiences:
Ceramics
Craft
Design
Drawing
Painting
Printmaking
Sculpture

3. Style
An artist’s characteristic manner of expression. Also, works of art by different artists may have certain features in common. Such works are said to have a group style.
Examples of group styles:
Impressionism
Expressionism
Surrealism
Cubism
Pop art

4. Periods
A phase in the development of the work of an artist, groups of artists, or an art movement.
Examples:
Prehistory
Early Medieval Period
Romanesque Period
Gothic Period
Renaissance
Baroque Period
Rococo Period
Early Twentieth Century