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Design 2D
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Art/Design
Undergraduate 1
05/08/2013

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Line
Definition
the path of a moving object. A mark or path acros a surface or through space with length as its primary visual dimension
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Shape
Definition
An area made distinguishable from its surroundings by a linear boundary or by a change in color, texture, or value
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Space
Definition
the unoccupied area between points, shapes, or components within a work of art, A clearly defined area a positive shape or form may also be referred to as negative space
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Texture
Definition
the surface character of a material which may be experienced through touch or the illusion of tactile quality
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Color
Definition
the character of a surface resulting from the response of vision to the particular wavelength of light reflected from the surface
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value
Definition
the lightness(tint) or darkness (shade) of a hue
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symmetrical balance
Definition
equality and correspondence in size, shape, color, and relative postion
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Approximate symmetry
Definition
the use of similar imagery on either side of a central axis. Although the material on one side resembles that on the other, it is varied to prevent visual monotony
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asymmetrical balance
Definition
the visual units on either side of an axis are not identical but are placed so as to create an equilibrium
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Contrast
Definition
diversity in color, texture, value, realtive size, emotion, or tone in adjacent components or areas
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emphasis/dominance
Definition
certain elements assume more importance than other in the same compostion. Special attention is given to a particular element or aspect of a work, to increase its prominence or to create a focal point.
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economy
Definition
the efficient and sparing use of the means available for the ends proposed. Using only the "bare essentials" for an extended effort.
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proportion
Definition
a relation of one part to the whole, with respect to size, quanitity, or degree
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repetition
Definition
recurrence of the same or similar elements in a composition
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rhythm
Definition
a continuance, flow, or feeling of movement achieved by repetition of regulated visual elements or measured accents
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pattern
Definition
the repetition of elements in a recognized systematic organization
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field composition
Definition
equal emphasis is placed upon repeated visual components, resulting in an "all over" pattern with no particular focal point. visually stable, but can also be monotonous if not activated in some manner
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scale
Definition
the size of an element relative to its environment
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