Unit 1
a moving point; Types include diagonal, horizontal, vertical, curvy, thick, and thin
Line
Creating the impression of action or motion in a work of art
Movement
The most important part or area in a work of art. All other parts should center around, provide background for, or draw attention to the focal point. It is also called the center of interest.
Focal Point
Describes a color that is mixed with white
Tint
Red, Yellow, Blue
Primary Colors
An enclosed line
Shape
the uniform repetition of something in art
Pattern
A physical object, person, or a picture that an artist looks at to accurately render an image.
Reference
Describes a color that is mixed with black
Shade
Orange, Green, Purple
Secondary Colors
Three dimensional objects with length, width, and height
Form
The visual weight of each element in an artwork
Balance
Using value to add shadows to images of objects.
Shading
Something you cannot see through
Opaque
Hues that are achieved by mixing a primary and a secondary color
Tertiary Colors
Two or more colors used in a design for a practical or aesthetic purpose
Color Scheme
Using opposite elements for an impactful visual effect
Contrast
Dividing an image into a series of smaller, more manageable sections using a grid.
Grid Method
A dull, non-reflective surface
Matte
Colors that are next to each other on the color wheel - usually a primary, secondary, and tertiary color
Analagous Colors
The lightness or darkness of the color
Value
Adding interest by using contrasting elements within the composition
A type of art whose subject is a group of natural objects (such as bones, flowers, vegetables, or fruits) and man-made objects (such as containers) usually placed on a tabletop with a tablecloth.
Still Life
A color scheme where an artist only uses one color with tints and shades to add contrast
Monochrome
Usually a color scheme with four colors, two main colors and the colors that are opposite of them on the color wheel.
Tetradic