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Visual Arts Vocab

Subject : visual-arts
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1. The colors black - white - gray - and variations of brown. They are included in the color family called earth colors.






2. The visual sensation dependent on the reflection or absorption of light from a given surface. The three characteristics of color are hue - value - and intensity.






3. The principle of design that combines elements in a work of art to emphasize the similarities of separate but related parts.






4. Ideas that express ideas and moods.






5. A three-dimensional work of art either in the round (to be viewed from all sides) or in bas relief (low relief in which figures protrude slightly from the background).






6. Having height and width but not depth. Also referred to as 2-D.






7. The transferring of an inked image from one surface (from the plate or block) to another (usually paper).






8. An organized system for looking at the visual arts.






9. The principle of design that combines elements in a work of art to emphasize the similarities of separate but related parts.






10. Having height and width but not depth. Also referred to as 2-D.






11. Anything repeated in a predictable combination.






12. The plan - conception - or organization of a work of art; the arrangement of independent parts (the elements of art) to form a coordinated whole.






13. A principle of art concerned with combining one or more elements of art in different ways to create interest.






14. A branch of philosophy; the study of art and theories about the nature and components of aesthetic experience.






15. Color with black added to it.






16. A set of characteristics of the art of a culture - a period - or school of art. It is the characteristic expression of an individual artist.






17. Refers to sculpting method produced by removing or taking away from the original material (the opposite of additive).






18. The hanging of ordinary objects on museum walls or the combining of found objects to create something completely new. Later - installation art was extended to include art as a concept.






19. Computer programs that involve users in the design and organization of text - graphics - video - and sound in one presentation.






20. Refers to an image produced by the imagination and not existing in reality.






21. Refers to shapes or spaces that are or represent areas unoccupied by objects.






22. The transferring of an inked image from one surface (from the plate or block) to another (usually paper).






23. Color shaded or darkened with gray (black plus white).






24. An organized system for looking at the visual arts.






25. Transparent pigment mixed with water. Paintings done with this medium are known as watercolors.






26. Ideas that express ideas and moods.






27. The organization of elements in a work of art.






28. The principle of design dealing with the creation of action.






29. A balance of parts on opposite sides of a perceived midline - giving the appearance of equal visual weight.






30. The angle from which the viewer sees the objects or scene.






31. Colors that are mixtures of two primaries. Red and yellow make orange - yellow and blue make green - and blue and red make violet.






32. Shapes or spaces that are or represent solid objects.






33. Color lightened with white added to it.






34. Also called color schemes or harmonies. They refer to the relationships of colors on the color wheel. Basic color schemes include monochromatic - analogous - and complementary.






35. The act of curving or bending. One of the characteristics of line.






36. The part of the picture plane that seems to be farthest from the viewer.






37. Relative size - proportion. Used to determine measurements or dimensions within a design or work of art.






38. The drawing of an object as though the drawing tool is moving along all the edges and ridges of the form.






39. The space within a form (e.g. - in architecture - volume refers to the space within a building).






40. A graphic system used by artists to create the illusion of depth and volume on a flat surface. The lines of buildings and other objects in a picture are slanted - making them appear to extend back into space.






41. Intentional - regular repetition of lines of shapes to achieve a specific repetitious effect or pattern.






42. Also called atmospheric - perspective achieved by using bluer - lighter - and duller hues for distant objects in a two-dimensional work of art.






43. The colors black - white - gray - and variations of brown. They are included in the color family called earth colors.






44. A work of art for Which more than one type of art material is used to create the finished piece.






45. The representation of people - subjects - and scenes from everyday life.






46. Personal and thoughtful consideration of an artwork - an aesthetic experience - or the creative process.






47. Having height - width - and depth. Also referred to as 3-D.






48. This may be horizontal - vertical - or diagonal.






49. A point moving in space. This can vary in width - length - curvature - color - or direction.






50. Sensory components used to create works of art: line - color - shape/form - texture - value - space.