Art Vocab 9/2011
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| Balance | A feeling of equality in weight attention or attraction of various visual elements.
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| Composition | The placement of all the elements in a work of art.
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| Contour | A rendering of an objects edges and interior lines without shading.
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| Contrast | A large difference between two things.
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| Emphasis | To stress an area.
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| Form | organization or arrangement of all of the visual elements according to principles which develop an unity in the total work of art.
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| Gestalt | Unified Whole.
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| Gradation | Gradual step by step change from Light to Dark or Dark to Light values.
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| Line | A path of a moving point, A mark made by a tool or instrument as it is drawn across a surface.
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| Movement | to show flow or continuation in a picture.
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| Negative Space | The unused area between, within or surrounding shapes and forms in an artistic composition.
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| Plane | A flat surface, actual or implied.
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| Positive Space | The enclosed area or shape.
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| Proportion | The comparison of elements one to another in terms of their size, quantity or emphasis.
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| Rhythm | A continuance or flow which is accomplished by repetition of regulated visual elements.
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| Shade | To darken an area.
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| Shadow | The dark area cast upon a surface by an object that is blocking light rays.
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| Shape | An area having a specific character defined by an outline, color, value, or texture.
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| Space | The interval between pre established points. Measurable differences.
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| 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.
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| Texture | Tactile qualities of a surface, either actual or implied.
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| Two Dimensional | A flat surface, measured only by length and breadth but lacking in thickness or depth.
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| Unity | The total effect of a work of art which results from the combination of all its components. Through this the art becomes one.
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| Value | Light or darkness of the surface of an area by the amount of light reflected from it.
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| Variety | Different things to add interest to an art work... color, line, and texture.
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