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Visual Arts Vocab

Subject : visual-arts
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1. A system to show three-dimensional objects on a two-dimensional surface. The illusion of space and volume utilizes two vanishing points on the horizon line.






2. An element of art. Color has three properties: hue - value - and intensity.






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






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






5. Formed or enclosed by straight lines to create a rectangle.






6. A way to show three-dimensional objects on a two-dimensional surface. Lines appear to go away from the viewer and meet at a single point on the horizon known as the vanishing point.






7. 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.






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






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






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






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






12. Lightness or darkness of a hue or neutral color. A value scale shows the range of values from black to white.






13. 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.






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






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






16. Colors suggesting warmth: red - yellow - and orange.






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






18. 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.






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






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






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






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






23. Color with black added to it.






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






25. Colors opposite one another on the color wheel. Red/green - blue/orange - and yellow/violet are examples of complementary colors.






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






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






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






29. Ideas that express ideas and moods.






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






31. Refers to closely related colors; a color scheme that combines several hues next to each other on the color wheel.






32. 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.






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






34. The state of mind or feeling communicated in a work of art - frequently through color.






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






36. The unique character of a drawn line as it changes lightness/darkness - direction - curvature - or width.






37. Formed or enclosed by curved lines.






38. Anything repeated in a predictable combination.






39. The state of mind or feeling communicated in a work of art - frequently through color.






40. A small preliminary model (as of a sculpture or a building).






41. 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.






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






43. Refers to the colors red - yellow - and blue. From these all other colors are created.






44. 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.






45. The emptiness or area between - around - above - below - or contained within objects. Shapes and forms are defined by the space around and within them - just as spaces are defined by the shapes and forms around and within them.






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






47. Making an element appear to hold a secondary or lesser importance within a design or work of art.






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






49. Message - idea - or feelings expressed in a work of art.






50. Plural of medium - referring to materials used to make art; categories of art (e.g. - painting - sculpture - film).