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Art/Design
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05/06/2012

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In the Round
Definition
refers to art that is meant to be viewed from any angle     
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Maquette 
Definition

A small (3-dimensional) model used for planning a 3-dimensional design

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Form 
Definition

The volume and shape of a 3-dimensional work (positive), perhaps including unfilled areas that are integral to the work as a whole (negative). Having height, width and depth.  

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 Positive Form

Definition
Occupied space- referring to the height, width and depth of the 3D form 
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Negative Form 
Definition

Has no physical existence- enclosed or defined by positive forms (a void).

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Volume 

 

Definition
A measurable area of defined or occupied space.
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Plane 
Definition
! In 3-dimensional space, planes divide and define volume and space to create 
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Scale 
Definition

Refers to the size of the work (in relationship to its surroundings). 

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Proportion 
Definition
Refers to size relationships in a composition 
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Relief

 

Definition

- 3-dimensional forms that rise from and/or recede into 2-dimensional surfaces.

 

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Texture 

Definition

The tactile surface characteristics of a work of art that are either felt or perceived visually.

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Abstract 
Definition

- Referring to art that simplifies or distorts qualities of a real-life image. 

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Non-objective 
Definition

works do not depict recognizable forms or objects

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Representational 
Definition

Visual accuracy in artistic representation of objects from our 3-dimensional world.

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Concept/Content 
Definition

the subject matter of a work of art, plus its emotional, intellectual, symbolic, spiritual and/or narrative implications, as opposed to its physical form. 

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Activated Space

 

Definition

refers to the energized spatial area in and around a three-dimensional form.

The 3-dimensional field with which the artist works, including both filled and unfilled (positive and negative) areas.

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Positive Space

 

Definition

the area physically occupied by form. 

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Negative Space 
Definition
the unfilled area that is activated by the 3-D work (the space around the work). 
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Mass- 
Definition
is a body of solid matter. 
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Visual Weight 
Definition

the perceived lightness or heaviness of a work or portion of a work

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Balance 
Definition
a sense of equilibrium of visual weight within a design. 
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Variety 
Definition
the use of opposing, contrasting, changing, elaborating or diversifying elements in a composition to add individualism and interest. 
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Unity 
Definition

a design principal that refers to a visual state of agreement or sense of belonging among all of the parts of a work of art or design.

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Static- 
Definition
 are forms that contain no implied movement. 
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Dynamic 
Definition
are forms that contain an illusion of movement. 
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Armature 
Definition

a support system of form

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rhythm
Definition
- is the design principal that refers to the visual flow or movement created by repetition 
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legato rhythm
Definition
a flowing, connected, musical type of rhythm 
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Line 
Definition
The path of a moving point made by a material as it moves across space.  
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Curved= 
Definition

flowing, motion

                                            One curved line=beauty, elegance

                                            Many curved lines= whimsy or chaos

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Horizontal 
Definition
restful, calm, stable 
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vertical
Definition
defiance, escape, uplifting 
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Diagonal 
Definition
drama, energy 
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rough jagged
Definition
turbulence, upheaval 
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Kinetic 
Definition
forms that physically move 
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Subtractive 
Definition

is the forming process that requires the removal of material, such as carving.

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Economy 
Definition
Removing the nonessential elements from a design to achieve the intended effect of the work. 
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