Elements/Composition
an identifiable path created by a point moving in space (a long, narrow mark or band)
What is line?
When opposite elements are arranged together
What is contrast?
size in comparison to space or the viewer
What is scale?
lightness or darkness of a color, also called luminosity
What is value?
Within a composition this is focal point of the space? Often the subject.
What is positive space?
two-dimensional, flat, or limited to height and width the (external form, contours, or outline of something)
single element repeated in visual compositions
What is repetition?
draws the viewer’s attention to a specific area
What is Emphasis?
hue remains the same but the value becomes lighter (white is added)
What is tint?
____ is a term used to identify the colors. ____ can have tints, shades and tones and be combined in many different way. Commonly referred to by names such as Orange, Red, Blue
What is Hue?
objects that are 3-Dimensional, or have length, width, and height (creating the illusion of space and depth, shows volume)
What is form?
visual tempo or path, can be fast/slow, calm/chaotic
What is Rhythm?
differing visual elements of unequal weight on both sides of a composition to achieve a sense of stability within a composition
What is asymmetrical balance?
Light - When different color lights are combined it gets brighter
What is additive color process?
Topic, most apparent when a person, object event or settling is clearing present
What is subject?
There are 2 types. One uses shapes, forms, lines and other elements to create the idea of this. The other using 3 dimensions in space to create it.
What is texture? Can be illusionary or physical
Affected by all other principles and elements. Leads a viewers eye around
What is movement?
Using principles and elements to control the order that the visual information is seen by viewer
What is hierarchy?
Pigment - When different colors are mixed the reflection and absorption cannot to pure so things are darkened
What is Subtractive Color Process?
Created by mixing primary colors. (Orange, green and violet)
What is secondary colors?
creating stability or equilibrium within a composition with elements arranged on both sides of a center with equal weight
What is symmetrical balance?
The space surrounding a subject. Typically empty or fine lacks details.
What is negative space?
Emotional, intellectual message or theme
What is content?
When using color to create depth what overtones recedes in space?
What is cool (cold) colors?
After staring at a blue shape on a white page then immediately looking away you see an orange shape briefly. The phenomenon is called____________.
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