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Visual Arts Vocab

Subject : visual-arts
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1. Condition of being twisted or bent out of shape. In art - distortion is often used as an expressive technique.






2. An idea based on a particular subject.






3. A three-dimensional volume or the illusion of three dimensions (related to shape - which is two-dimensional); the particular characteristics of the visual elements of a work of art (as distinguished from its subject matter or content).






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






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






6. The purpose and use of a work of art.






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






8. Formed or enclosed by curved lines.






9. Refers to the name of a color (e.g. - red - blue - yellow - orange).






10. Area of a two-dimensional work of art between foreground and background.






11. A two-dimensional area or plane that may be open or closed - free-form or geometric. It can be found in nature or is made by humans.






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






13. Ideas that express ideas and moods.






14. In perspective drawing - a point at which receding lines seem to converge.






15. A unit repeated over and over in a pattern. The repeated motif often creates a sense of rhythm.






16. Total visual effect in a composition achieved by the careful blending of the elements of art and the principles of design.






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






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






19. Colors suggesting coolness: blue - green - and violet.






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






21. Includes thinking and communication. Visual thinking is the ability to transform thoughts and information into images; visual communication takes place when people are able to construct meaning from the visual image.






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






23. 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.






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






25. Simplified; exaggerated.






26. Colors selected and used without reference to those found in reality.






27. Skills learned while observing firsthand the object - figure - or place.






28. Artwork in which the subject matter is stated in a brief - simplified manner. Little or no attempt is made to represent images realistically - and objects are often simplified or distorted.






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






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






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






32. 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.






33. Refers to the process of joining a series of parts together to create a sculpture.






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






35. The place in a work of art on which attention becomes centered because of an element emphasized in some way.






36. The surface quality of materials - either actual (tactile) or implied (visual). It is one of the elements of art.






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






38. Special stress given to an element to make it stand out.






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






40. Includes thinking and communication. Visual thinking is the ability to transform thoughts and information into images; visual communication takes place when people are able to construct meaning from the visual image.






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






42. Ideas that express ideas and moods.






43. The importance of the emphasis of one aspect in relation to all other aspects of a design.






44. The size relationships of one part to the whole and of one part to another.






45. The drawing of lines quickly and loosely to show movement in a subject.






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






47. An artistic composition made of various materials (e.g. - paper - cloth - or wood) glued on a surface.






48. The way in which the elements in visual arts are arranged to create a feeling of equilibrium in a work of art. The three types of balance are symmetry - asymmetry - and radial.






49. The surface quality of materials - either actual (tactile) or implied (visual). It is one of the elements of art.






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