Art Terminology Flashcard 23/24SLO

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What is the visual sensation produced by the different wavelengths of light in art?

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Color

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Which term is synonymous with "message" in art?

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Content

Front

What is a two-dimensional area defined by boundaries such as lines or color changes called?

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Shape

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What is a "critique" in the context of art?

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An analysis of a work's strengths and weaknesses

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What is the distribution of visual weight in a composition to achieve equilibrium called?

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Balance

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Which visual element is characterized by a continuous mark with length and direction?

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Line

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Which term refers to the materials or tools an artist uses to create art?

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Medium/Media

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Which term refers to the three-dimensional aspect of an object, often implying volume and mass?

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Form

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What is the arrangement and organization of visual elements in a work of art called?

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Composition

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What does "subject matter" in art represent?

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The main idea or theme