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Digital Art
Semester 2 Final Review
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| Line | Mark drawn by a pointed moving tool |
| Dimension | Mount of space an object takes up in one direction |
| Outline | Shows/creates the outer edges of a shape |
| Implied Lines | Series of points that the views eye automatically connect, only suggested, not real |
| Vertical Lines | Move up and down, do not lean at all |
| Horizontal Lines | Parallel to the horizon |
| Diagonal Lines | Slant somewhere between horizontal and vertical |
| Curved | Change direction gradually |
| Zigzag Lines | Made from a combination of diagonal lines |
| Length | Long or short |
| Width | Wide or thin |
| Texture | Rough or Smooth |
| Direction | Can move in any direction,such as vertical, horizontal, or diagonal |
| Degree of Curve | Gradual or sharp |
| Static Lines | Often called inactive lines, vertical/horizontal lines in an image |
| Active Lines | Diagonal/zigzag lines suggesting movement or tension, excitement, instability, or confusion |
| Contour Lines | Define the edges and the surface ridges |
| Gesture | Expressive movement, captures the feeling and motion of a subject, drawn quickly |
| Calligraphy | Beautiful writing |
| Calligraphic Lines | Lines are usually made with brush strokes that change from thick to thin in one stroke |
| Value | The element of art that describes the lightness or darkness of an object |
| Crosshatch | Technique of using crossed lines for shading, creating values |
| Elements of Art | Line, shape, value, space, color, pattern, and texture |
| Principles of Art | Movement, unity, variety, balance, emphasis, contrast, proportion, pattern/rhythm |
| Avante Garde | Suggestion that using this product will put the user ahead of the times |
| Bandwagon Appeal | Form of propaganda that exploits the desire of most people to join the crowd or be on the winning side |
| Facts and Figures | Statistics and objective factual information is used to prove the superiority of the product |
| Weasel Words | Used to suggest a positive meaning without actually any guarantees |
| Magic Ingredients | Suggestion that some almost miraculous discovery makes the product extra effective |
| Patriotism | Suggestion that purchasing this product shows your love for your country |
| Diversion | Seems to tackle a problem/issues, but then throws in an emotional distraction |
| Plain Folks | Suggestion that this product is a practical product of good value for ordinary people |
| Snob Appeal | Suggestion that the use of this product makes the customer part of an elite group with a luxurious and glamorous life |
| Bribery | Gives a desirable extra something |
| Testimonial | Famous personality is used to endorse the product |
| Wit and Humor | Customers are attracted to products that divert the audience by giving viewers a reason to laugh or to be entertained by a clever use of visuals or language |
| Glittering Generalities | Uses appealing words/images to sell the product |
| Rhythm | Indicates movement by the reputation of elements |
| Visual Rhythm | Receive through your eyes, rather than your ears |
| Random Rhythm | Motif repeated in no apparent order,with no regular spaces in between |
| Regular Rhythm | Identical motifs and equal amounts of space between them |
| Alternating Rhythm | Introducing a second motif, make a change in placement/contain of motif, or make a change in spacing |
| Flowing Rhythm | Repeating wavy lines |
| Progressnig Rhythm | Change in the motif each time it is repeated |
| Motif | Unit that is repeated in visual rhythm |
| Pattern | 2D decorative visual repetition |
| Module | 3D motif |
| Movement | Used to create the look and feeling of action and to guide the viewer's eyes throughout the work |
| Balance | Concerned with equalizing visual forces |
| Central Axis | Dividing line that works like the point of balance in the balance scale |
| Formal Balance | Occurs when equal, or very similar elements are placed on the opposite sides of the central axis |
| Symmetry | Special type of formal balance in which two halves of a balanced composition are identical, mirror images of each other |
| Radial Balance | Occurs when the forces/elements of design come out from a central point |
| Informal Balance | Gives the viewer the same comfortable feeling as formal balance, but in a more subtle way |
| Asymmetry | Another name for informal balance, appears accidental while is actually very complicated |
| Tools of Balance | Size, color, value, texture, and position |
| Variety | Concerned with difference/contrast |
| Emphasis | Makes one part of a work more dominate over the others |
| Dominate | When an artist chooses one element over the others to become the focal point |
| Subordinate | Less important |
| Focal Point | When an artist chooses an area/item to become dominate |
| Techniques used to create a Focal Point | Contrast, isolation, location, convergence, and the unusual |
| Harmony | Creates unity by stressing similarities |
| Unity | Brings order to the visual world |
| Simplicity | Limiting the number of variations of an element |
| Repetition | Using many of the same element or shape |
| Proximity | Closeness of different shapes in a work create a unifying effect |
| Continuation | Shapes can be arranged so that a line/edge of one shape continues as a line or edge of the next shape |