Principles
The juxtaposition of different elements of design in order to highlight their differences and/ or create visual interest, or a focal point.
Contrast
The hue that is produced when light reflects off of an object.
Color
colors that are next to each other on the color wheel and are related by a single hue; e.g., red, red-orange, orange, and red-violet.
Analogous
balance in which the elements branch out from a central point
Radial balance
colors that can be created by mixing a primary and a secondary color. The tertiary colors fall between primary and secondary colors on the color wheel
Tertiary colors:
Results when elements of design are arranged symmetrically/asymmetrically to create the impression of equality of weight or importance.
Balance
An area enclosed by line. 2-Dimensional. Can be geometric or organic.
Shape
This designates the common name of a color and indicates its position in the spectrum or the color circle
Hue
A term given to forms created by the artist but usually derived from objects actually observed or experienced
Abstract
3 colors: violet, green, orange
Secondary colors
Special attention/ importance given to one part of a work of art. This can be achieved through placement, color, size, repetition, contrast...
Emphasis
the way the surface feels. 2 types : Actual & Implied
Texture
the part of a picture which appears closest to the viewer and often is at the bottom of the picture
Foreground
the area within a composition at which the emphasis is greatest and where the eye of the viewer continually comes to rest (the center of interest)
Focal point
a form of linear perspective in which all lines appear to meet at a single point on the horizon
One-point perspective
Results when elements of design are arranged in a way that visual or auditory patterns are created by repeated shapes, elements, colors, sounds, and movements.
Rhythm
Used to create the illusion of depth. Can be positive or negative
Space
a color scheme that uses one color and all of the tones, tints, and shades that can be derived from it.
Mono- chromatic
the process and result of critical thinking about art; usually involves the description, analysis, and interpretation of works of art, as well as judgment or determination of the quality of the piece
Art criticism
a type of perspective used by artists in which the relative size, shape, and position of objects are determined by drawn or imagined lines converging at a point on the horizon.
Linear perspective
All parts of an image work together to be seen as a whole.
Unity
The path of a point moving through space. It defines the edges of shapes.
Line
Two colors which are directly opposite each other on the color wheel.
Complementary colors.
3 colors: red, yellow, blue
primary colors
The materials used in creating a piece of artwork such as paint, marble, clay, or pastels, etc
Medium