Question | Answer |
Balance | A feeling of equality in weight attention or attraction of various visual elements. |
Composition | The placement of all the elements in a work of art. |
Contour | A rendering of an objects edges and interior lines without shading. |
Contrast | A large difference between two things. |
Emphasis | To stress an area. |
Form | organization or arrangement of all of the visual elements according to principles which develop an unity in the total work of art. |
Gestalt | Unified Whole. |
Gradation | Gradual step by step change from Light to Dark or Dark to Light values. |
Line | A path of a moving point, A mark made by a tool or instrument as it is drawn across a surface. |
Movement | to show flow or continuation in a picture. |
Negative Space | The unused area between, within or surrounding shapes and forms in an artistic composition. |
Plane | A flat surface, actual or implied. |
Positive Space | The enclosed area or shape. |
Proportion | The comparison of elements one to another in terms of their size, quantity or emphasis. |
Rhythm | A continuance or flow which is accomplished by repetition of regulated visual elements. |
Shade | To darken an area. |
Shadow | The dark area cast upon a surface by an object that is blocking light rays. |
Shape | An area having a specific character defined by an outline, color, value, or texture. |
Space | The interval between pre established points. Measurable differences. |
Subject Matter | The matter presented for consideration, thought or discussion. Describes style of art, refers to persons or things represented as well as experiences which serve as inspiration. |
Texture | Tactile qualities of a surface, either actual or implied. |
Two Dimensional | A flat surface, measured only by length and breadth but lacking in thickness or depth. |
Unity | The total effect of a work of art which results from the combination of all its components. Through this the art becomes one. |
Value | Light or darkness of the surface of an area by the amount of light reflected from it. |
Variety | Different things to add interest to an art work... color, line, and texture. |