analogous colors
colors sit next to each other on the color wheel. They tend to look pleasant together because they are closely related. Orange, yellow-orange, and yellow are an example of analogous colors.
asymmetric balance
not identical on both sides of a central line; unsymmetrical; lacking symmetry:
balance
the principle of art concerned with equalizing visual forces, or elements in a work of art.
refers to the ways in which the elements (lines, shapes, colors, textures, etc.) of a piece are arranged .The art elements become visual forces, or weights, in a a
calligraphic line
Lines that are generally flowing and rhythmical, like the qualities found in the kind of writing called calligraphy.
collage
where the artwork is made from an assemblage of different forms, thus creating a new whole.
color
an element of art that is derived from reflected light.
complementary colors
are colors opposite each other on the color wheel.
contour
line which defines a form or an edge. It is, essentially, the outline or silhouette of a given object or figure. The contour describes the outermost edges of a form, as well as dramatic changes of plane within the form.
contrast
light vs. dark colors, rough vs. smooth textures, large vs. small shapes, etc.) in a piece so as to create visual interest, excitement and drama.
cross-hatching
shade (an area) with intersecting sets of parallel lines.
distortion
Any change made by an artist in the size, position, or general character of forms based on visual perception, when those forms are organized into a pictorial image. Any personal or subjective interpretation of natural forms must necessarily involve a degr
dominant
means that an object or colour stands out in relation to the painting, picture, etc. colors that contrast or large objects tend to dominate the picture, and therefore is what your eye is naturally drawn to. An example would be a yellow square surrounded b
emotionalism
belief that the greatest importance of a work of art is its emotional impact on the viewer.
emphasis
is the principle of art that makes one part of a work more dominant over the others.
exaggeration
exaggerations are used to create emphasis or effect
focal point
an area in the composition that has the most significance, an area that the artist wants to draw attention to as the most important aspect.
form
three dimensional and has depth as well.
formal balance
the type of balance that results when equal,or very similar, elements are places on opposite sides of a central axis.
formalism
analyzing and comparing form and style�the way objects are made and their purely visual aspects.
free-form
a shape having an irregular contour, chiefly used in nonrepresentational art and industrial design.
geometric
is something associated with geometry, or the use of straight lines and shapes.
gesture
laying in of the action, form, and pose of a model/figure.
Golden Mean
Ratio is 1:1.6. The line is divided into two parts where the smaller section has the same ratio to the larger line as the larger line has to the whole line.
harmony
principle of art that that creates unity by stressing the similarities of a separate but related parts.
hue
refers to a pure color�one without tint or shade
imitationalism
is of a theory of aesthetics in which a work of art is considered best when it portrays a person place or thing the most accurately.
implied line
series of points that the viewer's eyes automatically connect.
informal balance
balance of unlike objects. Size and contour, color, value, texture and position are all factors that influence visual weight in art.
line
an element of art that is the path of a moving point through space.
monochromatic color
color scheme that uses only one hue and the tints and shades of that hue.
motif
an element of an image. A motif may be repeated in a pattern or design, often many times, or may just occur once in a work.
movement
is the path the viewer's eye takes through the artwork, often to a focal area. It can be directed along lines, edges, shapes and color. Movement is closely tied to rhythm.
pattern
means the repetition of an element (or elements) in a work. . Progressive, alternative, random and flowing are four examples of rhythm and patterns.
perspective
a way of portraying three dimensions on a flat, two-dimensional surface by suggesting depth or distance.
proportion
refers to the relative size of parts of a whole (elements within an object).
radial balance
when the forces or elements of a design come out from a central point.
rhythm
adds a sense of movement to a work of art by leading the viewer's eye to follow the visual beats in the work. A visual tempo or beat. The principle of design that refers to a regular repetition of elements of art to produce the look and feel of movement.
scale
the size measured against a standard reference while proportion is the principle in art concerned with the size relationship of one part to another. The scale of the work itself and the scale of objects elements within the design are the two kinds of scal
shade
The dark value in a hue
shape
is two dimensional and is defined in some way and has width and height
sighting techniques
Sighting in drawing or painting refers to the measurement of figures/objects in a visual way between other figures/objects in the composition.
space
An element of art, space refers to distances or areas around, between or within components of a piece. Space can be positive (white or light) or negative (black or dark), open or closed, shallow or deep and two-dimensional or three-dimensional.
subordinate
as minimizing or toning down other compositional elements in order to bring attention to the focal point.
symmetry
special type of formal balance in which two halves of a balanced composition are identical, mirror images of eachother.
texture
is the perceived surface quality of a work of art. Tactile texture is the texture you actually feel . Rough, smooth, shiny and matte are the four types of texture.
tint
the light value of a hue.
unity
s the quality of wholeness or oneness that is achieved through the effetive use of the elements and principles of art.
value
the element of art that describes darkness, and lightness of an object.
vanishing point
the point at which receding parallel lines viewed in perspective appear to converge.
variety
the principle of art concerned with difference or contrast
a principle of design that refers to a way of combining visual elements to achieve intricate and complex relationships. It is a technique used by artists who wish to increase the visual interest o
visual texture
is the illusion of a three dimensional surface. If you touch visual texture you do not feel what your eyes tell you to expect. Simulated textures imitate real texture while invented textures appear as two dimensional patterns created by the repitition of
art critique
Describe: What is the viewer seeing in this artwork? Include a title for your work. List all the things you see in your artwork. Give two characteristics of the style of the work.
Analyze: How is your work organized? Identify whether your artwork is reali