Week 2 Vocab Flashcards

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What defines or constitutes a line in art?

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Lines can be horizontal, vertical, diagonal, straight, curved, thick, thin, wavy, etc.

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In art, how is color defined?

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Color is based on an object’s hue, value, saturation, and intensity.

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Medium (Media) refers to....

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The material or technique used by an artist. Examples include paint, oil pastel, and colored pencils.

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Contrast in art is achieved when...

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Opposite elements are arranged together. Contrasting elements draw a viewer’s attention and include light & dark, cool & warm colors, smooth & rough texture, complementary colors, etc.

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Balance in art refers to ...

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How artists distribute the visual weight of elements. Balance creates a sense of visual equilibrium and completeness.

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A balanced piece of artwork gives the viewer ...

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a sense of completeness. It can make the viewer feel calm and content.

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An unbalance piece of artwork can...

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It can lead to dissatisfaction. Work that lacks balance makes viewers feel uneasy, disatisfied, or uncomfortable.

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Lines can be ...

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straight or curved, thick, thin, or wavy.

Front

What aspects help describe reflected color?

Back

Hue, value, saturation, and intensity

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What is the plural form of medium in art?

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Media