Vocab Week 3 Distortion - Function

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Condition of being twisted or altered from a usual shape; often used in visual art as an expressive technique.

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distortion

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Emphasis of one aspect in an image relative to others.

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dominance

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Sensory components in art: line, color, shape, texture, value, space.

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elements of art

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Special attention or embellishment on an element in art that makes it stand out.

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emphasis

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Content expressing ideas and moods in art.

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expressive content

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Representation of people, subjects, and scenes from everyday life.

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figurative

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Part of a 2D artwork that appears nearest to the viewer, while middle ground and background are farther away.

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foreground

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The place in art where attention is focused due to an emphasized element.

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focal point

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Characteristics of an artwork’s visual elements; a 3D volume or illusion related to shape.

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form

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Purpose and use of a work of art.

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function