Art Class Review

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The lightness or darkness of a color.

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Value

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Shapes that are seen in math; perfect circles, triangles, squares, etc; straight edges and angles.

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geometric shapes

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3D version of a 2D shape; cube, sphere, pyramid.

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form

Front

What two colors make purple?

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Purple is made by mixing red and blue.

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The extreme differences between elements in an artwork; usually strong opposites.

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contrast

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How your eyes move across the artwork through linework, actual motion, or the suggestion of motion.

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Rhythm

Front

Using the Elements to force our attention to one part of the artwork.

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Emphasis

Front

The impression of equality in an image. Deals sometimes with the use of different types of symmetry. It is a feeling of equal distribution of weight.

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Balance

Front

The size relationship of objects in an artwork; understanding they are larger/smaller than each other or the same size.

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Balance

Front

Pulls together all the other elements of the design with a focused, clear meaning. Everything just WORKS together and feels equal.

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Unity