Art Concepts Flashcards

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Complementary colors

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Colors across from each other on the color wheel.

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Gray, black, and white

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Neutral colors.

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Technique using high contrast between light and shadow

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Chiaroscuro.

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Type of painting using art elements as the subject

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Abstract painting.

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Inspiration for Pop Art

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Advertisements, celebrities, and comic book heroes.

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Surrealism in art

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Creation of dreamlike, illogical worlds that explore the subconscious.

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Brushwork

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The way an artist uses their paintbrush to apply paint onto a surface.

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Technique to make an object appear three-dimensional

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Using light and shadow to define its form.

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The repeated use of a visual element to create movement in a composition is called rhythm.

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Rhythm is a key principle in art that helps to guide the viewer's eye through the composition.

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Composition in a painting refers to the arrangement of elements within the artwork.

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Composition is crucial for creating balance and harmony in art.