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Flashcards by Anna Schmit, updated more than 1 year ago
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Created by Anna Schmit
almost 7 years ago
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| Question | Answer |
| What is a LINE? | The path of a moving point. |
| What is a SHAPE? | A two dimensional space, volume, mass, area enclosed by an outline. |
| What is a FORM? | A three dimensional space, volume, mass area enclosed by an outline. |
| What is TEXTURE? | The actual or the illusion of tactile value on the surface of an area. |
| What is VALUE? | The degree of lightness or darkness given to an area. |
| What is COLOR? | Illusory phenomena of light. |
| What is SPACE? | The interval or measurable distance between two pre-established points. |
| What is REPETITION? | The use of line, color or motif in more than one place in a composition. |
| What is BALANCE? | An equal distribution of visual interest and attention. |
| What is EMPHASIS? | Given to a center of interest, which might be the largest, brightest or lightest subject. |
| What is CONTRAST? | Shows the differences between the elements of art. |
| What is UNITY? | The harmony of all the visual elements in a composition. |
| What is POSITIVE SPACE? | A space filled with recognizable objects, usually the main object in a composition. |
| What is NEGATIVE SPACE? | The empty spaces left after the positive shapes have been laid down. |
| What is SYMMETRICAL BALANCE? | Both sides of an object that are similar or the same; equal balance. |
| What is ASYMMETRICAL BALANCE? | Both sides of an object are not the same, but they are still equal. |
| What are GEOMETRIC SHAPES? | Shapes that have been created by mathematical laws (nameable shapes). |
| What are ORGANIC SHAPES? | Free form shapes or natural shapes, less regular. |
| What is an OUTLINE? | The outer edge of an object/shape. |
| What is CONTOUR LINE? | Lines that describe all the edges of a form, inside and out. |
| What is a PATTERN? | A repetitious use of the same element to create an overall design. |
| What is OVERLAPPING? | One object covers part of a second object , indicating depth. |
| What is SIZE CHANGE? | Large objects appear closer than smaller objects. |
| What is PLACEMENT? | Objects placed low on the picture plane seem to be closer to the viewer, most distant shapes seem to be at eye level. |
| What are DETAILS? | Objects with clear sharp edges and visible details seem closer, hazy outline with less details are farther away |
| What are CONVERGING LINES? | Lines to show distance and depth as parallel lines move away from you. They seem to move closer together towards the viewer. |
| What are PARALLEL LINES? | Lines that continue in the same direction, equal distance apart. |
| What are PERPENDICULAR LINES? | Lines which meet and form right (90 degrees) angles |
| What is CHIAROSCURO? | Continuous gradations of value, to create the illusion of form |
| What is HIGHLIGHT? | The lightest value present on a surface. |
| What is LIGHT? | Broad intermediate value between the more defined areas of highlight |
| What is SHADOW? | A darker area created by the presence area of dark. |
| What is the CORE OF THE SHADOW? | The most concentrated area of darkness. |
| What is REFLECTED LIGHT? | Light bounced back from nearby surfaces. |
| What is CAST SHADOW? | Shadows thrown by objects onto adjacent planes. |
| What is TRANSITIONAL VALUE? | Shading which blends and changes within a shape. |
| What is GRADED? | Value shading which changes in each shape. |
| What is HUE? | Another word for color. |
| What is the COLOR WHEEL? | The basic hues arranged in a circle to indicate the way they are mixed. |
| What is WHITE? | The presence of all color. |
| What is BLACK? | The absence of all color. |
| What are PRIMARY COLORS? | The most essential colors from which all other colors can be mixed. |
| What are SECONDARY COLORS? | Colors made by using equal amounts of two primary colors. |
| What are TERTIARY COLORS? | Colors made by using varying amounts of two or more of the six colors (Primary + Secondary). |
| What is TINT? | Adding white to a color. |
| What is SHADE? | Adding black to a color. |
| What is MONOCHROMATIC? | A color scheme that uses only one hue and the tints and shades of that hue. |
| What is COMPLEMENTARY? | Colors directly across from each other on the color wheel. |
| What is ANALOGOUS? | Colors that sit side by side on the color wheel. |
| What is TRIAD? | Three colors spaced equally apart, forming a triangle. |
| What are WARM/COOL COLORS? | Temperature colors, split by red-violet and yellow-green. |
| What is INTENSITY (CHROMA)? | Adding the complement, the brightness or dullness of a color. |
| What is FOREGROUND? | The part of the scene or representation that is nearest to and in front of the spectator. |
| What is MIDDLE GROUND? | A standpoint or area midway between extreme or opposing positions, options or objective. |
| What is BACKGROUND? | The part what lies behind objects in the foreground. |
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