WHEEL_6th grade Vocabulary Review

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A mark created by a path of a moving point; has 1 dimension, shows movement.

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line

Front

A self contained area defined by a line; 2 dimensional; flat; described as geometric or organic.

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shape

Front

What is the subject matter or areas of interest in an artwork?

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positive space

Front

The background or unused area in a work of art.

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negative space

Front

The repeating of an element of design or motif (line, shape, color, etc.)

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repetition

Front

The repetition of anything - shapes, lines, or colors (a repetition of design); also called motif; used to create a decorative effect.

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pattern

Front

The materials used to create art.

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media

Front

Any shape or form having more mathematic, or man-made design. Typically made with straight lines or shapes from geometry.

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geometric shape

Front

An irregular shape, or one that might be found in nature.

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organic shape

Front

The roughness or smoothness of a surface.

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Texture