What is perceived when waves of light strike the retina of the eye; an element of art made up of three distinct qualities: hue, intensity, and value
What is color
The amount of lightness or darkness a color possesses
What is Value
The equal or unequal amount of distribution or arrangement of the elements within a work of art
What is Balance
A principle that helps us see the components of a work of art as a whole
What is Unity
A moving point on the surface of canvas, paper, slab of clay, or metal printing plate that forms shapes, gives direction, and creates rhythm and movement within a work of art
What is Line
Element of art that is three-dimensional and has volume (length, width, and height) and can be geometric or organic
What is Form
A choice of lines, colors or shapes, repeated over and over again in a planned way; a pattern is also a model or guide for making something
What is Pattern
An area of study aimed at understanding the nature of art - it's essential characteristics, why it's made, what forms it takes, and how people respond to it
What is Aesthetic
A two-dimensional area defined by a boundary
Technique used by an artist to place special importance on an element, subject, or other aspect of a work of art
What is Emphasis
The qualities that can increase our understanding of artworks and serve as the criteria on which judgements are based
What is Aesthetic Qualities
The empty or open area between, around, above, below, or within objects
What is Space
The regular repetition of elements, patterns, or movements in a work of art
What is Rhythm
The impact of a work of art on our senses, intellect, and emotions
What is Aesthetic Value
The surface qualities of a particular object or work of art
What is Texture
A principle that focuses on differences and diversities in a work of art
What is Variety
Ideas, or schools of though, on what to look for in works of art
What is Aesthetic View