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Art I
Midterm
42
Art/Design
11th Grade
12/15/2009

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Line
Definition
Element of art that is a continuous mark made on a surface with a pointed tool.
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Shape
Definition
Element of art that is two-dimensional and encloses space.
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Form
Definition
Element of art that is three-dimensional and encloses space.
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Value
Definition
Element of art that deals with darkness or lightness.
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Space
Definition
Element of art the refers to the emptiness or area between, around, above, below, or within objects.
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Color
Definition
Element of art that is derived from reflected light.
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Texture
Definition
Element of art that refers to how things feel.
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Medium
Definition
Marerial used to create a work of art.
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Element of Art
Definition
Basic visual symbols artists use to create art.
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Balance
Definition
Principle of design that deals with arranging visual elements on a work of art equally.
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Emphasis
Definition
Principle of design that stresses one element or area in a work of art to make it attach the viewers attention first.
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Unity
Definition
Principle of design that allows the viewer to see a combination of elements, principles, and media as a whole.
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Proportion
Definition
Principle of design concerned with size relationships.
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Rhythm
Definition
Principle of design that repeats elements to create the illusion of movement.
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Variety
Definition
Principle of design concerned with different or contrast.
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Movement
Definition
Principle of design that deals with creating the illusion of action or physical change in position.
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Formalism
Definition
Idea that art should emphasize the elements and principles.
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Emotionalism
Definition
Idea that art should communicate emotion.
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Imitationalism
Definition
Idea that art should imitate what the viewer sees in the real world.
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Shade
Definition
A dark value of hue.
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Tint
Definition
A light value of hue.
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Hue
Definition
Name of spectral color.
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Vehicle
Definition
The liquid that, when mixed with pigment, forms paint.
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Pigment
Definition
Finely ground, colored powders that form paint.
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What are the four steps of Art Criticism?
Definition
Description, Analysis, Interpretation, Judgement.
Term

The four steps of Art Criticism

 

What is Description?

Definition

What do I see?

 

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The four steps of Art Criticism

 

What is Analysis?

Definition
How is it organized, how is it used?
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The four steps of Art Criticism

 

What is Interpretation?

Definition
What is it's meaning?
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The four steps of Art Criticism

 

What is Judgement?

Definition

Did it succeed/fail?

Why?

 

Do you like/dislike?

Why?

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What are the three parts of a Work of Art?
Definition

1. Subject

2. Form

3. Content

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Art Crisicism
Definition
The skill of judging a work of art.
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Aesthetic Judgement
Definition
The reasons why we find a work of art beautiful or satisfying.
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Analogous Color
Definition
Colors that sit side by side on the color wheel and have a common hue.
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Complimentary Colors
Definition
Colors that sit opposite one another on the color wheel.
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Monochromatic Colors
Definition
Color scheme that uses only one hue and all of it's values.
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Color Spectrum
Definition
When light passes through a wedge-shaped glass, called a prism, the beam of white light is bent and separated into all the colors.
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Color Wheel
Definition
The spectrum bent into a circle.
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Color Scheme
Definition
A color plan, or plan for organizing colors in a work of art.
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Rainbow
Definition
When sun-light is bent by water, oil, or a prism-like glass.
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What are the three Primary Colors?
Definition
Red, Yellow, & Blue
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What are the three Properties of Color?
Definition

1. Hue

2. Value

3. Intensity

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Color Scheme Wheel
Definition

Yellow

                            Orange      Green

                              Red          Blue

                                    Violet

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