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Important Terms To Know...
Below are very important vocabulary terms to know. Hover your mouse over each term to see the definition.
Elements of Art
Line
A mark moving in a space between two points
Shape
a two-dimensional design encased by lines
Form
a three-dimensional object with volume of height, width and depth
Color
an element consisting of hues
Value
the degree of perceivable lightness of tones within an image
Texture
used to describe the surface quality of the work
Space
the perspective and proportion between shapes and their relationship with the foreground or background
Principles of Design
Balance
how the elements within a composition are arranged
Pattern
the repetition of specific visual elements
Scale
how big or small something is
Emphasis
the part of the design that catches the viewer's attention
Contrast
a matter of arranging opposite elements
Unity
Allows each individual element to coexist with one another to form a design
Movement and Rhythym
a principle of design that suggests movement or action and is achieved through repetition of lines, shapes, colors, and more
Art Techniques
Collage
technique of art creation, by which art results from an assemblage of different forms
Drybrush
technique in which a paint brush that is relatively dry, but still holds paint, is used
Pointillism
a technique of painting in which small, distinct dots of color are applied in patterns to form an image
Glassblowing
a glass forming technique that involves inflating molten glass into a bubble with the aid of a blowpipe
Screenpainting
a printing technique where a mesh is used to transfer ink onto a substrate, except in areas made impermeable to the ink by a blocking stencil
Impasto
a painting technique where paint is laid on very thickly so that paint or knife strokes can be seen
Mosaic
a pattern or image made of small regular or irregular pieces of colored stone, glass or ceramic
Embossing
the processes of creating a raised relief image and designs in paper and other materials
Scratchboard
a form of direct engraving where the artist scratches off dark ink to reveal a white or colored layer beneath
Still Life
a work of art depicting mostly inanimate subject matter, typically commonplace objects which are either natural or man-made
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