the equal or unequal amount distribution or arrangement of the elements within a work of art
What is Balance
a principle that focuses on differences and diversities in a work of art
What is Variety
a moving point on the surface of a 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
the name of a color
What is Hue
colors that are directly opposite each other on the color wheel
What is Complimentary Colors
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
a principle that helps us see the components of a work of art as a whole
What is Unity
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
a two-dimensional area defined by a boundary
What is Shape
the surface qualities of a particular object or work of art
What is Texture
the regular repetition of elements, patterns, or movements in a work of art
What is Rhythm
the empty or open area between, around, above, below, or within objects
What is Space
colors that are closely related because they have one hue in common; analogous colors appear next to one another on the color wheel
What is Analogous Colors
the qualities that can increase our understanding of artworks and serve as the criteria on which judgments are based
What is Aesthetic Qualities
the intensity of a color-the brightness of a hue
What is Chroma
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 amount of lightness or darkness a color possesses
What is Value
ideas, or schools of thought, on what to look for in works of art
What is Aesthetic View
colors produced by mixing unequal amounts of two primary colors; also known as tertiary colors
What is Intermediate Colors
different values of a single hue
What is Monochromatic Colors
an area of study aimed at understanding the nature of art - its essential characteristics, why it is made, what forms it takes, and how people respond to it
What is Aesthetic
the impact of a work of art on our senses, intellect, and emotions
What is Aesthetic Value
colors to which darker color or black has been added
What is Shade
the result of mixing varying amounts of a primary and secondary color
What is Tertiary Colors
colors to which a lighter shade white has been added; a light value of a pure color; pink
What is Tint