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Rhythm
Unity
Emphasis
Balance
wild card
100
What is created through a repetition of various visual elements to create a flowing pattern
Visual Rhythm
100
What is A series of horizontal and vertical lines or boxes Create a system to sub-divide the picture plane which can beused to create visual consistency
GRIDS
100
What is an emphasized element within the composition that draws the eyes and leads the viewer into the image
Focal Point
100
What is the level of visual strength of elements in a composition highly visible, obvious elements have a HIGH visual weight secondary, less important elements have a LOW visual weight visual weight is the key to achieving a Balanced design
VISUAL WEIGHT
100
What is perceived surface quality of a work of art or an element within a work of art
TEXTURE
200
What is connected and flowing repetition or flow creating a slow and gentle sense of movement
Legato
200
What is A visual theme based on similar content within the image
CONCEPTUAL UNITY
200
What is the outside edge or border of the image or composition
PICTURE PLANE
200
What is when one side of the image is essentially a mirror reflectionof the other side also known as Formal Balance creates a feeling of being solid and steady
SYMMETRY
200
What is a method of rendering in a highly realistic manner
TROMP L'OEIL
300
What is violent abrupt changes in the flow creating a sense of randomenergy and hyperactive movement
STACCATO RHYTHM
300
What is Boundary edge of the design, what holds the image Also known as the PICTURE PLANE
CONTAINMENT
300
What is a secondary focal point that helps support the main focal point
accent
300
What is When no mirror reflection line exists in the composition also known as Informal Balance creates a dynamic and energetic feeling of movement
ASYMMETRY
300
What is Elements placed close together will be perceived as a group
PROXIMITY
400
What is a repetition of contrasting elements in a regular predictable pattern. can easily become monotonous and boring
ALTERNATING RHYTHM
400
What is Repeating elements are perceived as a group Repeating elements will create a visual flow or connection
REPETITION
400
What is a visual difference between elements
Contrast
400
What is when elements seem to spring outward from a central point can seem either Formal or Informal
RADIAL
400
What is Elements with similar characteristics will be seen as related
SIMILARITY
500
What is a repetition of a visual element that changes in a regular pattern. can easily follow the flow and anticipate the next step
PROGRESSIVE RHYTHM
500
What is A German term the psychological theory meaning “the whole is greater than the sum of the parts” Essentially this means the whole image is perceived before the individual parts
GESTALT
500
What is empty area around positive space in an element
negative space
500
What is Incomplete forms will appear to be completed -eye fills in the gaps and simplifies elements
CLOSURE