Elements
a 2D flat surface
shape
creates focus on an area
emphasis
to give details about what can be seen in the artwork
describe
captures the impression of a scene using stippling techniques
impressionism
rough, bumpy, soft, smooth, ragged, shiny; are all descriptions for which element?
texture
highlights and shadows
tone (or value)
where the eye is drawn throughout the artwork; the illusion of action
movement
to find features of an artwork
identify
movements and feelings of the artist captured in an abstract way
abstract expressionism
focal point
line
the same colour being used multiple times throughout an artwork
repetition
to explain the meaning of an artwork
geometric shapes; turning 3D into 2D
cubism
the way features of an artwork are arranged/organised; similar to music
composition
when considered "positive", the area is filled with details, when considered "negative" the area is empty
space
contrast
to provide a judgement about part of an artwork
evaluate
simple; animalistic; lacking the European concept of "sophistication"
primitive art
another word for contrast; two different ideas or features placed together for effect
juxtaposition