Art Vocabulary Review

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What is the definition of the Elements of art?

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The visual building blocks that an artist uses to put together a work of art

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Line, shape, form, color, value, texture and space are the ______.

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Elements of art

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The area between and around objects. Can also refer to the feeling of depth.

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space

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What are the two types of spaces?

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positive and negative

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______is the light reflected off of objects. It has three main characteristics: hue, value and intensity.

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color

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The lightness or darkness of an object. Gives a three-dimensional (3D) form/appearance.

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value

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_____are three-dimensional, expressing length, width and depth. Examples: spheres, cylinders, boxes and pyramids.

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form

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A continuous mark. Can be horizontal, vertical, diagonal, curvy, straight, thick or thin.

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line

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A closed line. Two-dimensional and can be geometric, like squares and circles; or organic, like free-form or natural. They are flat and can express length and width.

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shape

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The path the viewer's eye takes through the work of art, often to focal areas. Can be directed along lines, edges, shape, and color within the work of art. It makes the artwork look exciting and active.

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movement/rhythm