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Visual Arts Vocab

Subject : visual-arts
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1. 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.






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






9. Color lightened with white added to it.






10. Also called chroma or saturation. It refers to the brightness of a color (a color is full only when pure and unmixed). This can be changed by adding black - white - gray - or an opposite color on the color wheel






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






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






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






14. An idea based on a particular subject.






15. Formed or enclosed by curved lines.






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






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






18. A three-dimensional composition in which a collection of objects is unified in a sculptural work.






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






20. 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.






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






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






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






24. A color scheme involving the use of only one hue that can vary in value or intensity.






25. 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.






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






27. A guide for judgment or scoring; a description of expectations.






28. A color scheme involving the use of only one hue that can vary in value or intensity.






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






30. 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).






31. The way in which parts are arranged or put together to form a whole.






32. Part of a two-dimensional artwork that appears to be nearer the viewer or in the front. Middle ground and background are the parts of the picture that appear to be farther and farthest away.






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






34. 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.






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






36. Color lightened with white added to it.






37. A systematic - organized collection of student work.






38. Scale showing the range of values from black to white and light to dark.






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






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






41. An idea based on a particular subject.






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






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






44. 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.






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






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






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






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






49. 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.






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







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