Shape Vocabulary and Key Terms

Pattern

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• Texture

• Structure

• Color

Line

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• A curved path that bends and twists

• A shape with three sides

• A point in space

Pentagon

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• A type of government building

• A military base

• A famous landmark in Paris

Hexagon

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• A four-sided polygon

• A three-sided polygon

• A five-sided polygon

Square

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• Triangle

• Rectangle

• Square

Dynamic Shape

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• A static geometric figure

• A shape with fixed dimensions

• A shape that cannot be altered

Post Impressionism

• An art movement that developed in the late 19th century as a reaction against Impressionism, emphasizing more symbolic content, formal order, and structure.

• A style of painting that focuses on capturing the effects of light and atmosphere.

• An artistic approach that prioritizes abstract forms over realistic representation.

• A movement that sought to revive classical techniques and themes in art.

Oval

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• Square

• Rectangle

• Ellipse

Diamond

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• A type of coal

• A form of carbon

• A type of metal

Fauvism

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• A type of sculpture that emphasizes realism

• A movement focused on abstract geometric shapes

• A form of photography that captures natural landscapes