MIDTERM Flashcards
(101 cards)
area that runs between, through, around, or within objects.
NEGATIVE SPACE
area occupied by an object or form
Positive space
distance between or within shapes, forms, colors, and lines. might be positive or negative, shallow or deep, open or closed.
Space
chroma or saturation intensity or purity of the color. A specific hue can have a vibrant or dull saturation.
Intensity/Saturation
lightness or darkness of a color. the relationship between blacks to whites and grays.
Value
specific color. name of the color color spectrum consists of 7 basic hues
Hue
a crucial component of an image’s composition (Rose, 2001). can stand alone or highlight other elements.
Color
free flowing, curvy, sinewy, and not symmetrical
Organic Forms
mathematical forms, precise, and can be named in the basic geometric forms. ex: sphere, cube, pyramid, cone, cylinder
Geometric Forms
comprises the shape of an object within the composition. shape is often used as a synonym for form. 3D object. Height width and depth
Form
Irregular and uneven
Organic Shapes
Can be described using mathematical formulas ex. circle, square, triangle, rectangle
Geometric Shapes
a 2D design with only height & width. results of closed lines, either 2D or flat lines.
Shape
Show action, life, and energy. never harsh & stern.
Curve Line
line of action degree of action is shown in the angle (diagonal)
Diagonal
pointed, balanced, forceful, and dynamic.
Vertical line
Primarily the line of rest, quietness, relaxation, and contemplation
Horizontal line
basic building block of a visual design. distance or path between two points. series of points that extend in opposite directions without end. imply motion and suggest direction or orientation.
LINE
create a sense of action or implied motion. Visual element that guides the viewer’s eyes. can be directed along lines, edges, shape, and color
Movement
size of something compared to what is next to it. visual size & weight of elements, how they relate to each other.
Proportion/Scale
there is unity if all the elements in a composition work together towards a meaning. conveys a sense of completeness and how the patterns work together.
Harmony and Unity
the focal point of art to attract a person’s attention. the main focus and the thing your eyes see first. order of importance of each element within a design.
Emphasis
distribution of the visual weight of objects, colors, texture, and space. employs certain innate judgment symmetrical, asymmetrical, radial
Balance
how opposite elements relate to each other and add emphasis. differences in a work of art right/dark, rough/smooth, curved line/straight
CONTRAST