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ART VOCABULARY LIST


Composition: The organization of the elements of design in an art work, following certain principles of design


Dimension: A term used to describe an object's extent in space. A two-dimensional object is one that has length and width. A three-dimensional object is one that has length, width, and depth. 


Focal point: The element or object in a work of art on which the viewer's attention is focused. 


Medium: Any material used by an artist to produce a work of art. 


Negative space: The void or open areas around an object or form. 












ADJECTIVE LIST


Organic:  shapes or forms. Shapes or forms that are non-geometric or free- flowing, and that are based on natural objects.


Movement: A principle of design. Movement is the way in which the elements of design are organized so that the viewer's eye is led through the work of art in a systematic way


Heavy: Thick or substantial 


Electric: Having or producing a sudden sense of thrilling excitement


Textured: The character or appearance of a textile fabric as determined by thearrangement and thickness of its threads

BASIC PRINCIPLES OF DESIGN

Stability: the state of being stable, equal.

dynamics: when shapes have angles. Characterised by constant change, activity, or progress 

rhythm: Rhythm involves the repetition of elements to create the illusion of movement. 

scale: Scale in drawing refers to the proportion or ratio that defines the size relationships.

BASIC ELEMENTS OF DESIGN

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Line: A line may be defined as the visual path left by a moving point. 

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colour: Colour is the particular hue that is seen when light is reflected off an object. 

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texture: Texture is the feel or appearance of an object or material.

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shape: Shape refers to an area that is defined by an edge on a 2D surface plane.  A shape is its own item – it is contained by a border and is separated from the other shapes in the area. 

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form: Form is sculptural or three-dimensional shape (e.g., cube, pyramid, sphere). 

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