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Art vocabulary
art vocabulary-basic terms
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| crosshatch | shading by crossed parallel lines |
| hatching | shading/parallel lines |
| stipple | repeating dabbing/ dotting with point of pen/marker |
| composition | arrangement of parts in an artwork usually according to principles of design |
| emphasis | point/spot of interest in composition where beholder's eyes come to rest |
| foreground | area in composition that appears closest |
| middle ground | area in composition that appears to be midway between foreground and background |
| background | area in incomposition that appears farthest from veiwers |
| thumbnails | small schetches drawn quickly |
| value | tone of lightness/ darkness |
| value scale | system designed to organize relative gray values in steps from light to dark |
| light reflected from the table surface and bounces back up onto the object | reflected light |
| highlight | lightest area |
| blending | type of shading through the smooth gradual application of dark value |
| value contrast | the emphasis on the different values or tones in a shaded drawing |
| modeling | applying value through shading the illusion of a three dimensional object |
| cast shadow | dark area created on surface when object s placed to prevent light from falling on that surface |
| core of shadow | darkest area |
| a system of light, shadow, reflected light, and cast shadows | chiaroscuro |
| create differences in light and dark | change the pressure |
| gradual value changes on a surface indicate | rounded forms |
| abrupt changes indicate | hard edges, corners |
| to be effective in forming shaded areas your strokes must | follow the form of the object |
| line | continuous mark made on some surfaces |
| negative space | the space in artwork not occupied by subject matter but is utilized by the artist as part of the design |
| symbol system | in drawing a set of symbols that are consistently used together to form an image |
| viewfinder | a small cardboard frame used to isolate or frame a scene/composition |
| edge | in a drawing a place where two things meet the line of separation between two shapes or a space and a shape |
| blind contour | close intense observation as you draw the edges of a form without looking at the drawing while in progress |
| positive space | drawing in which lines alone are used to represent the edge or boundary of the subject |
| visual resources | a grouping of photos, clippings, objects, collected by the artist as references to aid in the creation of a finished illustration |
| layering | the technique of applying one colored pencil over another |
| complementary colors | those hues exactly opposite on another on the color wheel |
| neutrals | are blacks, whites, and grays |
| burnishing | using white or other light valued pencil with a firm pressure over a previously drawn area. Produces a smooth effect |
| analogous | a group of similar colors next to or near one another on the color wheel |
| advancing and receding | a phenomenon in which color in relation to the other colors appear to project or retreat within the picture plane |
| colored pencil | a pencil containing a wax bound pigment as its lead |
| impressed line | a technique in which one presses indentations onto the paper before adding color by using a blunt tool |
| general areas of color | laying down strokes that are close together, creating an even area of color or tone |
| blocking in | an arrangement of the initial drawing, usually light guidelines for the composition |
| feathering | the gradual lightening of a line or tone until it vanishes or merges into another |
| color scheme | a grouping of color for a particular overall effect |
| a colors strength or brightness | intensity |
| semi-opaque | the see through or transparent quality of colored pencil pigment |
| how do you change the of using a colored pencil | to add white/ black change pressure |
| change the hue in color pencil | layering side by side add an analogous color to the previous color |
| how do you decrease the intensity of a color using colored pencil | add neutral gray to the color |
| shape | two dimensional object having length and width |
| form | three dimensional object having length and width and depth |
| texture | the way something feels by touch |
| space | the area around, above, below and within an object |
| color | the way an object appears when light is reflected or emitted |
| balance | an equilibrium within the design area(deals with weight and distribution) |
| harmony | the similarities between the elements of design |
| contrast | the differences between the elements of design, helps to create visual interest |
| gradation | combining elements using a series of gradual changes in those elements |
| rhythm | repeated elements that create a visual tempo or beat |
| proportion | the relationship of certain elements to the whole and to each other |
| movement | combining elements to cause the viewers eye to travel over the work |
| analougous colors | three consecuetive colors next to each other on the color wheel |
| complementery colors | the colors opposite of each other on the color wheel |
| color scheme | plan for making colors for a composition |
| color temperature | warm and cool colors |
| color wheel | circular chart used to remember color realationships |
| hue | used to designate the common name of a color and to indicate its postion on the color wheel |
| intensity | colors strength or brightness |
| intermediate or tertiary colors | colors made from mixing a pair of primary and secondary colors. |
| monochromatic | color plan of tints and shades of one color |
| neutral | created by mixing equal amounts of two complemennrty colors |
| primary colors | colors from which all colors are made of |
| secondary colors | colors that are created from equal amounts of a pair of complementary colors |
| shade | a color mixed with black |
| tint | a color mixed with white |
| traid | a group of hues equal distant from each other on the color wheel |
| value | a colors lightness to darkness |
| blending | paint on the surface of a canvas is worked together usually from one color to another |
| broken color | applying paint in small separate strokes of the color without blending. |
| cross hatch | lines and strokes of color crossed on top of one another to create a fine mesh of color/tone |
| frottage | way of creating textural effects in a painting by using paper towels or rags to remove wet paint on a surface to reveal the underneath |
| glaze | technique in which thin, transparent layers or gel medium and paint layered over dried colors. |
| gradation | gradual transition from light to shadow from one color to another |
| impasto | thick opaque paint applied heavily with a brush or a knife |
| masking out | isolationg certain areas of a painting by covering them up with a paint resistant surface. |
| scumbling | rough application of dry, light, semi-opaque, color over a darker layer of dry opaque paint |
| spatter | when colors and tones are built up from small dots of color. color is flicked on to the surface |
| sponge | method of creating irregular textures and interesting patterns by pressing a moistened sponge into thick paint and dabbing it onto the surface |
| under painting | the first layer of paint applied to a canvas |
| wash | a thin liquid application of paint in any medium brushed on in a free flowing manner |
| acrylic | synthetic plastic painting medium |
| canvas board | surface board covered with primed canvas cloth |
| easel | free standing structure used to hold a canvas or drawing board while the artists is painting |
| fan brush | paintbrush with a spread out bristle and used for applications of wet |
| flat brush | paintbrush with a broad square bristle and straight edge |
| round brush | paint brush with a rounded bristle and pointed end |
| gesso | white primer used for preparing canvas for painting |
| palette | a portable tray on which an artist sets out her colors and mixes them |
| interior | any painting or drawing which depicts an indoor room area |
| landscape | painting/drawing that depicts an outdoor area |
| still life | any painting/drawing that depicts an arrangement of inanimate objects |
| wedge | kneading and pounding clay on work tables to drive air bubbles from the clay |
| coil | hand building technique where snake-like piece of clay is rolled with the hands and layered on top of one another |
| pinch | technique where ball of clay is squeezed and pinched to form a pot |
| slab | a piece of clay that has been flattened with the heel of hand or rolled out with a rolling pin on a canvas |
| drape | method to make clay form where a slab of clay is draped over a mold to give it its shape and form |
| slip and score | technique of joining to pieces of clay |
| plastic | soft quality of the clay in the workable stage |
| leather heard | clay that is semi-dries to a firm stage |
| green ware | clay which is dried but not fired |
| bisque | clay which is fired but not glazed |
| fire | the process of heating pottery to desired temperature, done in a oven like enclosure called a kiln |
| kiln | oven like enclosure where heating ceramics takes place |
| Brayer | Tool used to roll ink |
| Bench hook | Tool that supports linoleum during cutting and used as a surface to roll ink |
| Rice paper | Japenesse printmaking paper- lightweight, stringy fibers |
| Artist proof | First print |
| Gouge | Tool used to cut linoleum |
| Relief printing | Making prints by creating a raised design on a flat surface |
| Intaglio | Prints why is below the plate |
| Lithograph | Resembles a drawing with a crayon or charcoal |
| Intaglio involves what method | Etching |
| Lithograph is based on the principle that | Oil doesn't mix with water |
| Serigraph is based on this method | Stencil |
| Engraving is done in this method | Intaglio |
| Wood cut is done in this method | Relief |
| Space | Area around above below within an object |
| Texture | Way something feels |
| Shape | Flat area with inside and outside spaces defined by an edge |
| Line | Continuos mark made on a surface |
| Contast | Differences in elements of design |
| Emphasis | Focal point |
| Balance | Weight distribution |
| Rhythm | Repeated elements that create visual tempo |
| Atmospheric perspective | Suggestion of space by tone |
| Cylindrical perspective | Method for representing rounded three demential objects such as glasses wheels cups baskets |
| Horizon/ eye level | Imaginary line that corresponds with the level of a persons eye |
| Linear perspective | A system of drawing or painting in which an artist attempts to create the illusion of depth on a flat surface |
| One point perspective | Technique for representing depth by showing an object from one point of view |
| Perspective | General term for method representing three dementia nap objects on two demential surface |
| Picture plane | Face or surface understood as being flat and of two de mentions - length width, no depth |
| Two point perspective | Technique for representing depth by showing an object that has a corner facing the viewer |
| Vanishing point | A point used a guide on an imaginary horizon where receding lines seem to come together |
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