Symmetry in which both halves of a composition are not identical. Also referred to as informal balance.

Symmetry in which both halves of a composition are identical.

A type of symmetry found in nature.

A mathematical term for equal distribution.

A condition in which different elements are equal or in the correct proportions. There are three types of visual balance: symmetry, asymmetry, and radial.

A state of complete physical, mental, and social well-being.

The ability to maintain stability and not fall over.

A financial statement showing assets and liabilities.

The property possessed by an object of producing different sensations on the eye as a result of the way it reflects or emits light.

A type of sound wave.

A measure of temperature.

A unit of time.

The state of being noticeably different from something else when put or considered together.

A similarity between two or more things.

A method of comparing two identical items.

The process of blending two elements into one.

A basic constituent part.

A complex structure.

A type of chemical reaction.

A form of energy.

Special importance, value, or prominence given to something.

A type of fruit.

A musical instrument.

A historical event.

Having the three dimensions of length, width, and depth. Also referred to as a solid. The organization, placement, or relationship of basic elements, as volumes or voids in a sculpture, so as to produce a coherent image.

A two-dimensional area or plane that may be open or closed, real or implied, and can be organic or geometric.

The lightness or darkness of a color, which can be used to create contrast and emphasis.

The tactile quality of a surface or the representation of such a surface quality.

The principle that maintains that the human eye sees objects in their entirety before perceiving their individual parts.

A type of psychological disorder characterized by hallucinations.

A form of art that focuses on minimalism.

A mathematical theory related to geometry.

The art of combining text and pictures in advertisements, magazines, books, etc.

A type of dance involving graphic movements.

A programming language used for designing graphics.

A method of cooking that involves graphic presentation.

The quality of forming a pleasing and consistent whole. Agreement or concord.

A state of conflict and disagreement.

A type of musical instrument.

A form of visual art.

The process of deciding what information needs to go into the graphic design, as well as how to effectively use the design elements and principles to present the information. This analysis is based on a thorough analysis of the audience.

A method of encrypting messages to ensure privacy.

A technique for analyzing the tone of a message.

A process of evaluating the grammatical structure of a message.

A repeated decorative design.

A single occurrence of an event.

A random assortment of items.

An isolated incident.

A pictorial symbol for a word or phrase.

A type of graph that uses bars to represent data.

A mathematical symbol used in equations.

A musical notation symbol.

The method of formation, operation, or procedure exhibited in a given instance.

A fundamental truth or proposition that serves as the foundation for a system of belief or behavior.

A detailed plan or procedure for achieving a specific goal.

A temporary solution to a problem that does not address the underlying issue.

The relationship of one thing to another in size, amount, etc. Size or weight relationships among structures or among elements in a single structure.

A type of musical composition.

A mathematical operation involving addition.

A style of painting.

Symmetry about a central axis.

Symmetry about a horizontal axis.

Symmetry about a vertical axis.

Symmetry about a diagonal axis.