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Art Content Terms
These are terms that are art content.
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| Line | |
| Shape | |
| Value | refers to relative lightness and darkness and is perceived in terms of varying levels of contrast. |
| Space | refers to the area in which art is organized. |
| Color | come from the 3 primary colors and black and white. They have 3 properties hue, intensity, and value. |
| Texture | refers to tactile qualities of a surface or the visual representation of such surface qualities. |
| Form | has depth, length and width and is perceived as 3-dimensional |
| Perspective | representing a volume of space or a 3-dimensional object on a flat surface. |
| Pattern | repetition of re-occurrence of a design element, exact or varied, which establishes a visual beat. |
| Rhythm/Movement | suggestion of motion through the use of various elements. |
| Proportion | the size relationship of parts to a whole and to one another. |
| Scale | refers to relating size to a constant such as a human body. |
| Balance | is the impression of equilibrium in a pictorial or sculptural composition. Often referred to as symmetry. |
| Unity | is achieved when the components of a work of art are perceived as harmonious, giving the work a sense of completion. |
| Emphasis | refers to the created center of interest, the place in an artwork where your eye first lands. |