Kandinsky Vocab

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calm, curvy edges

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organic lines

Front

sharp, jagged, exciting lines and shapes

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geometric lines

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Sits next to each other on the color wheel

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Analogous

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Across from each other on the color wheel

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Complementary

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Part of artwork attracting viewer's eyes first

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emphasis

Front

red, yellow, orange; tend to be overwhelming

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warm colors

Front

Communicating emotions using shapes and colors

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Abstract art

Front

Artists' use of area

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space

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Green, blue, violet; create a larger space.

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Cool colors.

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Use of thick/thin lines, sizes, shapes

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variety