Art Terms/ Ideas

Front

A mark made by a moving point. Could be thick or thin

Back

Line

Front

Lightness and darkness in shading (tone)

Back

Value

Front

The character of the surface created by the response of vision to the wavelength of light. Also: hue, value and intensity.

Back

Color

Front

The repetition or dominance of the elements of composition.

Back

Rhythm

Front

The actual or visual feel of any surface (How rough or smooth)

Back

Texture

Front

Any area described by an outline or contrasts with its background because of a difference in color, value, or texture.

Back

Shape

Front

A feeling of equality in weight, attention, or attraction in a work of art (asymmetrical and symmetrical).

Back

Balance

Front

Showing variation or difference in the elements of composition.

Back

Variety

Front

The comparison of size, number, and position of the elements with a work of art.

Back

Proportion

Front

The implied feeling of life and activity in the picture area. The indication of eye travel through the picture are surface

Back

Movement