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Elements and Principles
Vocabulary for Art and Design
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Art/Design
6th Grade
12/09/2009

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Term
_____ is a mark made by a pointed tool (pencil, brush, and pen).  It is the most necessary of all the graphic elements.
Definition
Line.
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_____ is an area that is contained within a line, or it is seen because of color or value change.

Definition
Shape.
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_____ refers to the lightness or darkness of an object or area.

Definition
Value.
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_____ is how something feels or looks like it feels.  Could show what the object is made of.

Definition
Texture.
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_____ has height, width, and depth.
Definition
Space.
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______ is made of light. We need light to see it.
Definition
Color.
Term

_____ refers to a way of combining elements to add a feeling of equilibrium or stability to a work of art.

Definition
Balance.
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_____ is a way of combining elements to stress the difference between those elements and to direct and focus the viewer’s attention on the most important parts of the design.
Definition
Emphasis.
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_____ is a way of combining similar elements to accent their similarities.
Definition
Harmony.
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_____ is achieved through diversity and change.
Definition
Variety.
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_____ is a way of combining elements by using a series of gradual changes in those elements.
Definition
Gradation.
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_____  is a way of combining elements to produce the look of action or cause the viewer’s eye to sweep over the work in a certain manner.

Definition
Movement.
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______ refers to the relationship of certain elements to the whole and to each other.

Definition
Proportion.
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_____ is the total effect of a work of art.

Definition
Unity.
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