Words
Words
Definitions
Definitions
Words
100

Non-representational

no recognized subject matter

100

negative and positive

 the space around the object, the positive space is the art itself

100

 a shape that is regular

geometric

100

the first place your eye is drawn to

emphasis/focal point:

100

rhythm

 it is created when one or more elements of design are used repeatedly to create a feeling of organized movement

200

non-objective

there is no reason for it to exist

200

proportion

one object is same size relative to other objects

200

very flowing, natural, maybe found in nature

organic

200

works or events in which idea is more important than outer form

conceptional art

200

 repetition

helps unify the artwork, works with patterns

300

abstract

represents something but changes/ distorts original image

300

unity

when all the elements of art work together

300

the placing of two identical forms to either side of the central axis

Symmetric Balance

300

altering the visual characteristics of an object to fit a desired way of design or cultural aesthetic

stylized

300

craftsmanship

skill, or quality of workmanship in the use of tools and material

400

realism

when you make art look super real

400

figurative

figure of human or animal forms

400

 equal on both sides

balance and symmetric:

400

it is the pat the viewers eye takes in the work

movement

400

rhythm

it is created when one or more elements of design are used repeatedly to create a feeling of organized movement

500

space

 everything, the art, the space around it

500

kinetic art

a sculptural form of art that actually moves in space

500

a fulcrum at the base of a work, upon which the whole piece rests

balancing point

500

the use of several elements of design to hold the viewers attention

variety

500

plaster

: material you mix and it hardens you can shape it