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Undergraduate 1
04/19/2016

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arris
Definition
the sharp edge or ridge formed by two surfaces meeting at an angle (an edge)
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calligraphic lines
Definition
lines that are generally flowing and rhythmical
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calligraphy
Definition
decorative writing
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contour
Definition
the line that defines the outermost limits of an object
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cross-contour
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a line that moves across a shape or object to define the surface undulations between the outermost edges
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expression
Definition
manifestation through artistic form of a thought, emotion, or quality of meaning.
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gestural lines
Definition
lines that are drawn freely, quickly, and seemingly without inhibition
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hatching
Definition
repeated strokes of an art tool, producing clustered (usually parallel) lines that create values.
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cross-hatching
Definition
similar lines pass over the hatched lines in different directions, resulting in darker values
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implied line
Definition
a line that dims, fades, stops, and/or disappears
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line
Definition
the path of a moving point made by a tool, instrument, or medium as it moves across an area
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actual shape
Definition
a positive area with clearly defined boundaries
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amorphous shape
Definition
a shape without clear definition
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biomorphic shape
Definition
an irregular shape that resembles the curves of organisms
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Cubism
Definition
the painting style of Georges Braque and Pablo Picasso. Uses multiple views of objects to create three-dimensionality on a two-dimensional surface
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curvilinear shape
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a shape whose boundaries consist of curved lines
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decorative (shape)
Definition
art that emphasizes the essential flatness of a surface
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equivocal space
Definition
a condition in which the viewer may see more than one set of relationships between art elements or depicted objects (optical illusion)
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geometric shape
Definition
a shape that appears related to geometry
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implied shape
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a shape that does not physically exist but is suggested through the psychological connection of dots, lines, areas, or their edges
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kinetic (art)
Definition
art that includes the element of actual motion
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mass
Definition
a shape that appears to stand out three-dimensionally from the space surrounding it
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objective
Definition
Art that is based, as closely as possible, on physical actuality
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perspective
Definition
any graphic system used to create the illusion of three-dimensional images and/or spatial relationships
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planar (shape)
Definition
having to do with planes
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plane
Definition
an area that is essentially two-dimensional, having height and width
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plastic (shape)
Definition
elements used in such a manner as to create the illusion of the third dimension on a two-dimensional surface
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rectilinear shape
Definition
a shape whose boundaries consist of straight lines
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shape
Definition
an area that stands out from its surroundings because of differences of value, color, or texture
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silhouette
Definition
the area between or bounded by the contours of an object.
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subjective
Definition
art that is derived from the mind
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surrealism
Definition
art that emphasizes fantasy & is influenced by Freudian psychology
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three-dimensional
Definition
possesses or creates the illusion of possessing depth, height, and width
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two-dimensional
Definition
possesses the dimensions oh height and width
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void
Definition
an area lacking positive substance and consisting of negative space
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volume
Definition
a measurable amount of defined, 3-D space
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