Art Vocab 1
Technique that arranges visual elements in a round or oval path
"O" circular composition
diagonal, vertical, horizontal
direction of lines
used to create calmness or a feeling of stability
horizontal lines
repeating of an object, shape or design
pattern
the thickness or thinness of a line
weight
visual paths that spread outward from a single center point like rays of light
Radiating Lines
jagged, curved, dotted
styles of lines
used to create a sense of action or movement
diagonal line
the path of a moving mark
line
a collection of different elements in the artwork to make it interesting
variety
vertical orientation of an artwork
portrait
organic and geometric
shapes
clear online of outer edges
contour line drawing
area where your eye goes first in art
focal point
the point in the landscape where the sky meets the ground
horizon line
Technique where elements are arranged in an actual or implied triangle
Triangle composition
the lightness or darkness of a hue
value
Technique in art where winding, serpentine lines guide the viewer's eye
"S" or compound curve composition
same on each side
symmetrical
horizontal orientation of an artwork
landscape
the placement and arrangement of visual elements within an artwork
composition
Technique used to create the illusion of three-dimensional space and depth
perspective
empty area or background in art
negative space
not the same on each side
asymmetrical
Asymmetrical technique that balances large visual mass with a smaller accent
Steelyard