E &P Study Guide Flash Cards

Front

What are the 7 Elements of Art

Back

Color, Shape, Form, Texture, Line, Value, Space

Front

What are the 7 Principles of Design

Back

Balance, Movement, Pattern, Contrast, Emphasis, Proportion, Variety

Front

The way a surface feels or appears to feel; it can be actual (tactile) or implied (visual).

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Texture

Front

Draws attention to a particular area or element, making it a focal point in the artwork.

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Emphasis

Front

The distribution of visual weight in a composition, which can be symmetrical, asymmetrical, or radial

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Balance

Front

refers to the arrangement of opposite elements (such as light vs. dark, rough vs. smooth, large vs. small) to create visual interest or a focal point.

Back

Contrast

Front

the relationship in size and scale between different parts of a work, contributing to its harmony and unity.

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Proportion

Front

the path the viewer’s eye takes through the artwork, often directed by lines, shapes, or colors, leading to focal areas

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Movement

Front

Adds interest to a composition by combining MANY different elements. The artwork looks full and busy

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Variety

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the repetition of elements or combinations of elements in a predictable arrangement, creating rhythm and unity in a design.

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Pattern