Vocab Final Flashcards
(35 cards)
Rectiliniar
Straight lines
Curvilinear
Curved lines
Unity
Principle of organization in which all elements are working together
Composition
The placement of elements in the work of art
Rule of Thirds
Guideline where composition is arranged on the axis of two vertical and two horizontal lines that break the surface into three equal parts
Symmetrical Balance
Composition where elements on either side of a design are equally balanced
Asymmetrical Balance
A design that looks balanced despite the lack of symmetry, with two sides that are not the same
Radial Balance
Composition based on a circle with its design extending from the center
Organic Design
Based on organic and non linear shapes
Geometric Design
Based on geometric lines and shapes
Representational
You can tell what it is
Non-Representational
You can tell what is being represented but its not realistic
Abstract
Nothing about the work is recognizably representing anything
Value
The lightness or darkness of tones or colors
Hatching
A drawing technique using parallel lines to create value
Cross Hatching
A drawing technique using crossed parallel lines to create value
Stippling
A drawing technique using an intensity of dots to create value
Scumbling
A drawing technique using controlled free form lines to create value
Additive Color System
Light projection (TV, Video, Computer screen)
Subtractive Color System
Pigment, Paint
Pigment
The stuff in paint that contains color
Primary Colors Additive
The colors from which all other colors are made: Red Blue, Green.
Primary Colors Subtractive
The Colors from which all other colors are made: Red, Blue, Yellow.
Secondary Colors
The colors derived from mixing primary colors in equal parts
