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Art/Design
10th Grade
10/06/2011

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Term
2D Shapes
Definition
These shapes do not go back into space and look flat
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Form
Definition
A three-dimensional shape
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Composition
Definition
the way the principles of design are used to organize the elements
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Balance
Definition
the way your eye moves around a paper evenly
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Visual Balance
Definition
the viewer feels that the elements have been arranged in satisfying ways
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Visual Imbalance
Definition
makes the viewer feel that the elements need to be rearranged
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Symmetrical Balence
Definition
two halves of a balenced composition are identical, mirror images of eachother. Equal on both sides
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Asymmetrical Balence
Definition
not the same on both sides
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Guildlines
Definition
top, middle, and bottom
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Patteren
Definition
2D decorative visual repetiton.
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Motif
Definition
a unit that is repeated in visual rhythm
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Repetition
Definition
technique for creating rhythm and unity in which a motif or single element appears again and again
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Random Rhythm
Definition
this is created when a motif is repeated in no apparent order and without regular spaces in between
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Regular Rhythm
Definition
no identical motifs and equal amounts of space between them
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Alternating Rhythm
Definition
can occur in many different ways
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Flowing Rhythm
Definition
created by the repition of wavy lines, rolling hills and ocean waves are curved shapes and create flowing rhythm
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Progressive Rhythm
Definition
There is a change in the motif each times the motif is repeated
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Movement
Definition
the principle of art used to create the look and feeling of action and to guide the viewer's eyes thoughout the work of art
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Overlap
Definition
to show something is in front or in back, or to create another shape
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Positive/Negative space
Definition
the space that something takes up on a paper and the area surrounding the object
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Focal Point
Definition
the first part of a work to attract the attention of the viewer
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Contrast
Definition
A technique in which to place an element that contrasts with the rest of the work in an area
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Location
Definition
The is another method used to create a focal point and this emphasize one part of their work
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Isolation
Definition
Artist may also use this in order to create a focal point and this emphasize one part of their work
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Convergence
Definition
a technique when many elements in a work point to one item then the item becomes the focal point
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Unusual
Definition
in a work of art, an object that is out of the ordinary can become the focal point
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