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Composition
100

appeals to your tactile sense

texture

100
Name the two types of shape
geometric and organic
100
This refers to the distribution of visual weight in a work of art
balance
100
This is used by artists to create dominance and focus in a work of art
emphasis
100

A _____ composition has objects that extend off of the composition

open

200
The element of art that can best direct a viewer's eye throughout a work of art
line
200
Name an example of a geometric shape
circle, square, rectangle, triangle
200

Repeated lines can be used to help create _______, which guides the viewer's eye around an artwork.

movement

200
Refers to what makes an artwork feel complete and finished
unity
200

This compositional theory divides the frame in thirds vertically and horizontally. You can place the subject of your composition in the intersections to create emphasis.

rule of thirds

300
refers to the lightness or darkness of a color
value
300
Unlike shape, this element has a third dimension of depth
form
300

You can create __________ by altering a variety of elements, such as value and color.

contrast

300

Uses the elements of art in planned or random repetitions to enhance the surface of a work of art

pattern

300

This compositional theory uses lines to guide a viewer's eye around or through an artwork. An example of this is "Strong Diagonal".

Leading Lines

400
Can be positive or negative

space

400

This is the most basic of all the elements

line

400

If the viewers eye does not follow a path through an artwork, then the artwork lacks this principle of art

movement

400

Combining different elements to create interest and focal points

variety

400

This compositional theory gives space on the side of the frame for subjects in motion.

active space

500

Can be real or implied

texture

500

Name the three main characteristics of color

hue, value, intensity

500
Name the three types of balance
symmetrical, asymmetrical, and radial
500

This principle creates a visual tempo through repeated elements. Is closely linked to movement.

Rhythm

500

This compositional theory eliminated unnecessary items from a composition that will only distract the viewer.

Simplify