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Principles of Design and Elements of Art
Flashcards for Ceramics I Quiz
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Art/Design
9th Grade
11/30/2011

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Principles of Design
Definition
The guidelines for combining the elements of design in the development of a design of composition.
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Balance
Definition
A piece has balance, or is balanced, if the visual weight of the piece is proportional.
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Asymmetrical Balance
Definition
The organization of elements is unequal.
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Radical Balance
Definition
The emphasis is centered and the other elements of design radiate or move around it.
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Emphasis
Definition
Uses elements to direct the viewers attention to the center of interest.
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Proportion
Definition
The relationship of one part to another, or to the whole, in a design or composition, with respect to size, quantity, or degree.
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Repetition
Definition
The repeating of similar elements within the composition.
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Rhythm
Definition
The organized movement that occurs in a design causing the eye to travel about and stay within the composition.
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Opposition
Definition
The planned contrasts and variations of the elements or ideas illustrated within a composition or design.
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Unity
Definition
The use of common qualities of the elements in a design or composition, in order to create a harmonious effect or theme.
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Elements of Art
Definition
The ingredients or building blocks of a design or composition.
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Design
Definition
The achievement of visual effectiveness by thoughtful organization of the elements and principles of art.
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Line
Definition
A mark or visual edge which has length and direction; a line separates, outlines, shapes, defines, contours, illustrates movements, creates a mood, or simulates texture.
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Horizontal (mood)
Definition
Feeling of space, infinity, calming
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Vertical (mood)
Definition
Feeling of normalcy, justice/right, peaceful
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Diagonal (mood)
Definition
Feeling of danger, activeness, alive
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Jagged (mood)
Definition
Feeling of destruction, harshness, pain
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Space (positive and negative)
Definition
The area of the environment that is occupied is positive space.

The area of the environment that is not occupied is negative space.
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Color
Definition
The visual reaction to the reflection or absorption of light waves from the surface of an alphabet.
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Hue
Definition
Can be created by mixing a combination of the three primary colors.
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Intensity
Definition
The brightness or dullness of a hue or color.
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Value
Definition
With relation to hues, a value of a color is created by adding a tint (white) or a shade (black).
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Shape
Definition
A two-dimensional flat object.

A line which connects itself creates a shape.
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Form
Definition
A three-dimensional equivalent of a shape.

A shape that acquires a third dimension; mass.
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Tactile texture
Definition
Can be experienced with the sense of touch as well as by sight.
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Visual texture
Definition
A reproduction of a tactile texture on a two-dimensional plane.
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Symmetrical Balance
Definition
Butterfly Symbol
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Asymmetrical balance
Definition
Hand Symbol
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Radical Balance
Definition
Circle with a rectangle around it
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Emphasis
Definition
Phone Symbol
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Proportion
Definition
People Symbol (with dog)
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Repetition
Definition
Repeating Symbol
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Rhythm
Definition
Recycling Symbol
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Opposition
Definition
Snowflake Symbol
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Unity
Definition
American Flag Symbol
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Design
Definition
Grid with some squares filled in symbol
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Space
Definition
White vase with black background and vice versa
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Color
Definition
Color Wheel Symbol
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Shape
Definition
Doughnut Symbol
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FormForm
Definition
Doughnut with lines symbol
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Symmetrical Balance
Definition
When all the parts of a design on one side are equal to those on the other, they mirror each other exactly.
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