Art Concepts

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Balance

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How parts of an artwork are arranged to create a sense of equal weight or interest. (symmetrical, asymmetrical, radial)

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Emphasis

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Areas in a work of art that catch & hold a viewer's attention. (they have contrasting size, shape, colors, etc.)

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Movement

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A way of combining visual elements to produce a sense of action (to help the viewer's eye sweep over the paper in a definite manner.)

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Pattern

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A choice of lines, colors, or shapes, repeated over & over in a planned way.

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Proportion

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The relation of one object to another in size, quantity, & degree.

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Rhythm

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A type of visual or actual movement in an artwork created by repeating visual elements. (regular, alternating, flowing, progressive, or jazzy.)

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Unity

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A feeling that all parts of a design are working together as a team.

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Variety

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The use of different lines, shapes, textures, colors, etc. to create interest in a work of art.