Midterms Flashcards
(144 cards)
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It is a path made by a moving point; a series of dots a prolongation of points or according to Paul Klee’ a dot that went for a walk.
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Line
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Kinds of Lines
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- Straight Lines. 4. Diagonal Lines
- Horizontal Lines. 5. Zigzag Lines
- Vertical Lines 6. Curved Lines
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are geometric and impersonal and differ in the direction that they take. may move from left to right, start from the top going down, slant or move up and down forming angles.
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Straight Lines
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move from left to right or vice versa. It is a line that appears to be laying down. in visual art imply calmness, serenity and rest: Paintings and pictures of landscapes and seascapes are primarily ________
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Horizontal Lines
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start from the bottom going up or vice versa. It is a line that appears to be standing. in the visual art suggest balance, strength, and stability. Monuments and statues of heroes in sculpture are presented as _________
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Veritical Lines.
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are slanting lines. In the visual art, diagonals suggest two meanings, a positive and a negative one.
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Diagonal Lines
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diagonals indicate action and movement i.e. to go forward and act.
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Positive (Diagonal)
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it conveys a feeling of uncertainty, stress or defeat.
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Negative (Diagonal)
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are angular lines that resulted because of abrupt change in the direction of a straight line thus forming angles. The lines are unpleasant and harsh which portrays tension, conflict, chaos, or violence.
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Zigzag Lines
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are technically curvilinear lines. These lines are found in nature particularly in living organisms. suggest grace, movement, and flexibility indicative of life and energy.
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Curved Lines
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being used as a basis for the expression of a visual idea provides the viewer with an opportunity to discover the artist’s intentions and the potential meanings implicated by his work.
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Line
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is a property of light. So when light goes out, ________goes with it. is composed of a series of wave lengths which strike the retina of the eyes.
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Color
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colors in the Visible Spectrum (ROY G BIV)
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*Red
*Orange
*Yellow
*Green
*Blue
*Indigo
*Violet
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Who discovered the visible spectrum through the use of prism.
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Isaac Newton
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as an element of the visual arts cannot be over
emphasized. People see and perceive the world as a multitude of ___________
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Color
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is described as impure white and is created by the partial reflection of all wavelengths of color.
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Gray
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White, black and gray have no color quality. They are called____________ which means that they do not reflect any distinct color
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Neutrals
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Two color Systems
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- Light
- Pigments
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Colors of light is ___________ in the sense that when colors of light are combined, the result will be white.
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Additive
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Colors of pigment, on the other hand, is____________. Combining pigments result in one color cancelling out the brightness of the other
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Subtractive
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Combination of all colors of pigments results in _________?
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Black
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Any object has a color quality called.
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Pigmentation
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is the name given to the color
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Hue
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Red Yellow and Blue are called?
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Primary Hues
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these **hues cannot be produced from combining any hues**
Primary Hues
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When **two primary hues are mixed** in equal amounts
Secondary Hues
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What are the secondary hues
Orange, Green, and Violet
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**Mixing equal amounts** of the **primary and secondary hues** produces?
Intermediate Hues
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RED ORANGE, RED VIOLET, YELLOW ORANGE, YELLOW GREEN, BLUE GREEN and BLUE VIOLET. Are examples of?
Intermediate Hues
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**Combining in equal mixture any two secondary hues** produces the?
Tertiary Hues
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refers to the **lightness or darkness of a color**.
Value
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When black is combined with a hue, a________ is produced
Shade
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when white is added to it, a ________ results.
Tint
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denotes the **brightness and dullness of a color**. It gives color its strength. Colors differ in intensity or vividness.
Intensity
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when white is added because the color becomes?
Less intense (dull)
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When black is added, the intensity becomes?
diminished
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When gray is added, the result becomes?
Less bright but neither lighter nor darker
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When a hue is in its most __________, it is said to be in **full intensity.**
Vivid Form
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One method of establishing color quality in a composition is by creating _________?
Color Harmony
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Ways of creating Harmony
1. Monochromatic. 3. Analogous
2. Complementary. 4. Color Temperature
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results when a single color in the composition is varied in intensity and value by **adding white or black**
monochromatic harmony
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results when **two colors that are opposite each other in the color wheel** are placed side by side
complementary Harmony
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Examples of Complementary Harmony
1. Red and Green
2. Yellow and Violet
3. Blue and Orange
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results when **hues that are adjacent or beside each other in the color wheel** is used in a composition.
Analogous Harmony
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Examples of Analogous Harmony
RED-ORANGE-YELLOW and BLUE-BLUE VIOLET-VIOLET.
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refers to the relative **warmth or coolness of a color**
Color Temperature
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Warm Colors
Yellow
Orange
Red
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Cool Colors
Blue
Violet
Green
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On the color wheel, colors closest to Yellow are?
Warm colors
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On the color wheel, colors closest to Blue are?
Cool Colors
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The techniques of **manipulating light and shadow** in painting is known as ?
Chiaroscuro
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**Exaggerated the use of shadows** to an extreme (Dark manner)
Tenebrism
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is formed when **two ends of a line meet to enclose an area**. The area may stand out from the surface because of a difference in color, value or texture.
Shape
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may present themselves as flat or two-dimensional and solid or three-dimensional on a picture plane
shape
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gives the viewers the **illusion of mass and volume**
Three-dimensional shapes
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Classification of Shapes
1. Natural or Organic. 3. Non-Objective
2. Abstract Shapes. 4. Geometric
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**shapes are those seen in nature** like the shape of leaves, animals, mountains, flowers and seashells.
Natural or organic
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are those that have **little or no resemblance to natural objects**.
Abstract shapes
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seldom have **reference to recognizable objects**, but most often show a similarity to some organic forms.
Non-objective or biomorphic shapes
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are the triangles, rectangles, squares, cylinders, cubes.
Geometric Shapes
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are **three-dimensional forms**, which are identified either by **mass or volume**. When mass is structured or has a definite shape, it is said to have volume.
Sculpture and architecture
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refers to the **feel or tactile quality of the surface of an object**. It has to do with the characteristic of surface, whether it is rough or smooth, fine or coarse, polished or dull, plain or irregular
Texture
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In such cases where touching the artwork is not allowed, **texture can be perceived by the eyes.**
Visual Texture
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**adds richness and vitality in paintings**. To the painter, texture may be created as an illusion.
Texture
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He applies his paint thickly which gives the surface of the work its actual texture.
Van Gogh
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Usually results from the **characteristics of the different medium.**
Texture
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**Is an illusion in the graphic arts**. It is created by techniques that **adds depth and distance** to two-dimensional art.
Space
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Methods of Creating Space
1. Overlapping 3. Relative Height
2. Relative Size. 4. Perspective
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create space **when an object covers a part of another object** which is behind it. This method gives the viewer the impression that whole/ complete objects are near and partially covered ones are far.
Overlapping
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**Objects that appear large/big indicate nearness and small sized objects as distant**, Relative size aside from creating the illusion of space **can also be interpreted as power and import.**
Relative Size
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In some paintings, **spatial representation is based upon the position of objects relative to the bottom of the frame**. Those objects found at the bottom of the frame will appear closer to the viewer.
Relative Height
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The point of reference is the__________which is the **line at eye level.**
Horizon Line
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3 parts of a picture plane
1. foreground (bottom)
2. middle ground (where the horizon is)
3. Background (topmost part)
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deals with **effect of distance on the appearance of objects**. It enables the viewer to perceive distance and to see the position of objects in space.
Perspective
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Two types of perspective
1. Linear Perspective
2. Aerial Perspective (Gradient)
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gives the perception distance by means of **converging lines**. It has to do with the direction of lines and with the size of objects.
Linear Perspective
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is the **effect of haze**, mist or atmosphere on the object.
Aerial Perspective
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Two ways to view space in sculpture
1. single solid object
2. assemblage
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Two Categories of Space in Architecture
1. Close Space
2. Open Space
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in art, specifically in **sculptures results in kinetic art**. may be achieved naturally using wind and water or mechanically through some energy source (batteries or electricity).
Actual movement
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**Are never stationary** and the sculpture will look different every time it moves.
Mobiles
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results when a variety of **lines are used together, repeated, changed in position, or decreased/increased**
Implied Movement
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is a movement or **pattern with uniform recurrence** of accented and unaccented beat.
Rhythm
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is the **succession of tones** arranged in such a way as to give it a musical sense. It may also refer to the **rising and falling of the tune** in time.
Melody
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is the **sounding of a series or group of tones at the same time**. It may also refer to the **pleasing sound that is produced** when two or more notes are played together
Harmony
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results when the **combination of sounds are in agreement** which makes it sound good.
Concordance
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is **tonal quality** or the character the tone that is **produced by an instrument** or by the human voice.
Timbre
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allows the listener to distinguish between the sound of a guitar and a violin for example
Timbre
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is the **structure** or framework of a composition.
Form
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Types of Vocal Forms
1. Opera
2. Cantata
3. Moro
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is a **drama set to music** complete with actions, costumes and scenery.
Opera
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is a **religious story told in music** without actions.
Cantata
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is **Philippine drama set to music** which depicts the **conflict between the Christians and the Muslims.**
Moro
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Types Instrumental forms
1. Sonata
2. Symphony
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is a **long composition for solo instruments** (e.g. piano or violin).
Sonata
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is a **sonata for the orchestra**.
Symphony
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is the **loudness and softness of the sound in music** indicated by symbols to regulate the volume of the sound.
Dynamics
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Very Soft (pp)
Pianissimo
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Soft (p)
Piano
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half soft (mp)
mezzo piano
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loud (f)
Forte
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very loud (ff)
fortesisimo
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gradually becoming louder
crescendo
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in music practices the art of **leading a group in the interpretation of a composition.**
Conductor
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Elements of Dance
1. Music. 5. Theme
2. Movement. 6. Design
3. Choreography. 7. Costume
4. Technique
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plays an important role in the dance to which it is closely related. It should be **melodic and harmonious** and fits into the movements of the dance
Music
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**motivates the dancers to move in-tune** with its rhythm.
Music
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functions to **captivate the interest and awe of the audience**
Background of the music
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is **how the dancers use their bodies to move and create organized patterns**. Dances also use gestures which express specific emotions or ideas in sign language.
Movement
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refers to how **the steps and movements** are connected for it to be performed in an **organized manner**.
Choreography
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**guides the dancers' movements** for them to perform the movement, convey the message and tell the story through body language.
Choreography
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is the **skill of the dancer in executing the movements**. A good dancer has complete control over the muscles of his body thus creating grace and fluidity of movement.
Technique
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is the **content or the main ingredient of the dance**. It tells what a dance is trying to **convey**. It has to do with the **message of the dance.**
Theme
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is the **planned organization or patterns of movement in time and space**. Pattern in time, is provided by rhythm to be executed in space on a stage or dance floor.
Design
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The type of dance performed and the____________ **worn** relate closely to the customs, beliefs and environment of the people. enhance the effect of dance.
Costume
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Elements of Drama
1. Plot. 4. Dialogue
2. Setting. 5. Theme
3. Characters
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**is the over-all structure of the play**. It is concerned with what the **story is all about**. Traditional___________have a **beginning, a middle and an ending**.
Plot
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is the part that **familiarizes the audience with the characters and the situation** they are in. This introduces the **setting of the story.**
Exposition
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happens in the **middle part of the play** which **develops the conflict** that was started in the exposition. **Flashbacks** are sometimes used to enhance the characters and shed more light to the conflict.
Complication
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is also called the **anticlimax** or the part where **conditions in the story are normalized** and the situation becomes stable, It is the part where a transition happens from a critical event to a resolution and the story ends.
Resolution
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is the **locale and period in which the story takes place**. It includes the scenery, props and costumes used in staging. It is the background of the play that informs the audience where and when the story will take place.
Setting
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are the **persons involved in the story**. They may seem real to the audience depending on how the playwright structures the dialogues to make the characters come to life.
Characters
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is the **central character or the character** around which the story revolves.
Protagonist
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are the **characters that challenge the role of the protagonist.**
Antagonist
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**refers to the words uttered by characters in the story**. It is what the characters use when conversing with each other or when expressing his thoughts and emotions
Dialogue
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rely heavily on actions, gestures, facial expressions and sound effects.
Pantomimes
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let the audience know the kind of character that the actor is portraying
Dialogues
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**is what the story means**. It is how the individual elements are put together to give the story significance and perspective, It relates something about life that is presented in its totality.
Theme
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Elements of Theatre
1. Playwright. 2. Director
2.Performers. 3. Production Design
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is **to work out the plot in terms of the actual actions to be performed**and dialogue to be spoken by actors within the limited facilities of the stage.
Playwright
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are the **ones who portray the characters** in a play. To become a good _________, one must go beyond the role playing.
Performers
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**works with the playwright to present the play** which is interpreted and translated into dramatic action.
Director
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includes the scenery, props, make-up, costumes, lights, music, sound and all other special effects used in a theater production.
Production Design
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Elements of Cinema
1. Acting and the Stars
2. Set and Art Directors
3. Music and Musical Director.
4. Color
5. Make-up, Hair and Costume Design.
6. Sound, Camera and Special Effects Technicians.
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is the **art of portraying or impersonating a character in the story**. A performer, during filming should embody the character he is portraying. The actors' portrayal must be perfect and complete.
Acting and the Stars.
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**should know the setting of the story and build artificial sets**. A well-researched, realistic settingmakes the story authentic, and transports the audience to the setting of the story.
Set and Art Directors
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is **in charge of selecting, composing new songs**, writing orchestration, preparing background music, creating musical scores and supervising all recording
Musical Director
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is indispensable in a motion picture.
Music
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in the movies is an innovation in cinematography. It costs twice as much as the black and white film. Most films are now shown in high definition (HD)
Color
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These people are responsible for applying the specific type of make-up, hairstyle and costume to the actors before they face the camera.
Make-up, Hair and Costume Design.
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**are responsible for making the dialogue clear and music of fine quality**. They make sure that there is no background noise.
Sound Technicians
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They decide on the use of masking, the choice of lens, the camera angle and the **control of camera movements.**
special effects technician
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results when the **combination is not pleasant to hear**
dissonance
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-gradually becoming softer
decrescendo
