This principle is best represented when the parts of an image or object are organized so that one side duplicates or mirrors the other.
What is Symmetry?
100
This art form is done in 3D (three dimensions). It is usually created in the round and can usually be seen from all perspectives.
What is Sculpture?
100
The repetition of any ‘thing’ — shapes, lines, or colors.
What is Pattern?
100
Referred to as the material used for a given artwork. Bronze, steel, paint and pencil are all examples.
What is Medium or Media?
100
Of or portraying the (human or animal) figure. This type of art can be either realistic or stylized.
What is Figurative?
200
This principle of design refers to the way the elements of art are arranged to create a feeling of stability in a work.
What is Balance?
200
The technique of cutting into the surface of a block of material to shape it into a particular form.
What is Carving or to Carve?
200
To adorn or embellish;ornamental in nature.
What is Decorative?
200
Any art in which the depiction of real objects in discarded.
What is Abstract (Art)?
200
This point of view shares the facts. When one views art and is asked for this type of opinion they should define only the details in the art and not offer any opinions.
What is Objective?
300
The oneness or wholeness in a design which occurs when all parts work together to create a cohesive whole.
What is Unity?
300
A set of instructions for making something, especially a food dish.
What is a Recipe?
300
The characteristic visual and tactile (touch) qualities of the surface of a work of art. It can also be the imitation of the tactile quality of represented objects.
What is Texture?
300
This element of design is visual deception, specifically used in paintings and scenery, in which the objects are rendered in fine detail emphasizing the illusion of touchable, spatial qualities.
What is Trompe L'Oeil?
300
A decorative horizontal band placed along the upper end of a wall.
What is a Frieze?
400
The degree of difference between objects, shapes, colors and so forth.
What is Contrast?
400
The most elaborate of the three classical orders of Greek architecture, distinguished by a slender fluted column, and a bell-shaped capital decorated with a design of acanthus leaves.
What is Corinthian or a Corinthian Column?
400
An element of art which refers to the continuous mark made on a surface.
What is Line
400
The organization or composition of a work. This term is one in which the elements of art and principles of design have been combined to achieve sense of unity.
What is Design?
400
Features that help to give character to the landscape of the play. The hangings, draperies and structures, represent the landscape or location and also act as a decorative background.
What is the Scenery?
500
The size of an object or elements in relation to other objects and its surroundings.
What is Scale?
500
Left as seen from the Actor's point of view on stage.
What is Stage Left?
500
The area around the artwork or sculpture.
What is Space?
500
This element indicates the volume and shape of a three-dimensional work.
What is Form?
500
The value, or worth, of an object or an event. This is related to the pleasure that is recognized in the object or event.