Let's Dance Around the World Vocabulary

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What is the term for the part of a picture that contains things that are not as noticeable or important as the main objects or people?

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background

Front

What do we call a pattern of sounds, movements, or beats that repeat?

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rhythmic

Front

What does it mean when something is described as standing out in a way that makes it different or unusual?

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distinctive

Front

Who is the person in charge of works of art or objects in a museum?

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curator

Front

What is the area of a picture that is closest to the viewer called?

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foreground

Front

What is the term for the visual elements that are arranged in a way to create a sense of depth in a picture?

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perspective

Front

What do we call the technique of using light and shadow to create the illusion of depth in art?

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chiaroscuro

Front

What is the term for the main subject or focus of a piece of art?

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focal point

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What do we call the use of color to convey mood or emotion in art?

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color theory

Front

What is the term for the arrangement of visual elements in a work of art?

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composition