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Art design vocabulary terms
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Art/Design
11th Grade
10/22/2008

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Line
Definition
a moving point through space that leads your eye through the work of art.
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Shape
Definition
a 2 dimensional area that is defined in some way
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Color
Definition
derived from what the eye sees from reflected light
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Texture
Definition
how an object feels or looks like it would feel
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Balance
Definition
Parts of a design are equally distributed to create a sense of stability
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Proportion
Definition
size relationship from one part to another
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Emphasis or Focal point
Definition
Element that stands out the most in the artwork.
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Harmony
Definition
when all parts of a design have been successfully applied
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Vertical Line
Definition
Up and down, Taller that wide
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Horizontal Line
Definition
Right to left, side to side, Wider than tall
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Curved Line
Definition
bends, organic
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Diagonal Line
Definition
at an angle
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Symmetrical Shape
Definition
identical on both sides, precise, described by mathematic formulas,
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Asymmetrical Shape
Definition
irregular and uneven
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Hue
Definition
another name for color
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Intensity or Chroma
Definition
the brightness or dullness of a color
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Value
Definition
lightness or darkness of a color
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Warm colors
Definition
red, yellow, orange
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Cool Colors
Definition
blue, green, purple
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Complimentary Colors
Definition
color pair located across the color wheel from each other: yellow - purple, red - green, orange - blue
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Analogous Colors
Definition
3 or more colors located right next to each other on the color wheel: yellow, orange, red
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Rhythm
Definition
movement created by repetition of objects or elements
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Random rhythm
Definition
beats are at irregular intervals
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Graduated rhythm
Definition
beats get further or closer together as the move
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Gradated Rhythm
Definition
identical beat except for 1 detail that increases or decreases gradually with each repetition
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Symmetrical or Formal Balance
Definition
identical objects in both halves of a design
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Asymmetrical or Informal Balance
Definition
unlike objects in both halves of a design that take up the same amount of visual space
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Radial Balance
Definition
object radiates out from the center of the design
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Negative Space
Definition
Empty space between shapes
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Positive Space
Definition
Shape or form in the artwork
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Primary colors
Definition
colors only found in nature, can not be mixed from any other colors: red, blue, yellow
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Secondary Colors
Definition
color achieved by mixing 2 primary colors together: green, orange, purple
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Emphasis can be achieved by using any of the following:
Definition
size, line, color, placement, contrast
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Contrast
Definition
differences created by the use of elements in the design
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