Words
Non-representational
no recognized subject matter
negative and positive
the space around the object, the positive space is the art itself
a shape that is regular
geometric
the first place your eye is drawn to
emphasis/focal point:
rhythm
it is created when one or more elements of design are used repeatedly to create a feeling of organized movement
non-objective
there is no reason for it to exist
proportion
one object is same size relative to other objects
very flowing, natural, maybe found in nature
organic
works or events in which idea is more important than outer form
conceptional art
repetition
helps unify the artwork, works with patterns
abstract
represents something but changes/ distorts original image
unity
when all the elements of art work together
the placing of two identical forms to either side of the central axis
Symmetric Balance
altering the visual characteristics of an object to fit a desired way of design or cultural aesthetic
stylized
craftsmanship
skill, or quality of workmanship in the use of tools and material
realism
when you make art look super real
figurative
figure of human or animal forms
equal on both sides
balance and symmetric:
it is the pat the viewers eye takes in the work
movement
rhythm
it is created when one or more elements of design are used repeatedly to create a feeling of organized movement
space
everything, the art, the space around it
kinetic art
a sculptural form of art that actually moves in space
a fulcrum at the base of a work, upon which the whole piece rests
balancing point
the use of several elements of design to hold the viewers attention
variety
plaster
: material you mix and it hardens you can shape it