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asymmetrical
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balance is the absence of precise symmetry
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symmetrical
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balance is where the parts of the composition are organized so that one side mirrors the other
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medium
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the material used to create a work of art
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abstract
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refers to artwork that has recognizable subject matter, but is not realistic because the subject matter has been simplified or distorted
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found objects
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natural and/or manufactured, everyday objects that can be used to create a work of art. generally, found objects are discarded materials that are recycled in the form of art
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in-the-round
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refers to sculpture that can be seen from all angles; it is a free standing or suspended sculpture
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volume
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the amount of space that an object occupies
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portrait ; [self portrait]
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picture or sculpture that features a person's face [own face]
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profile
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the outline of the side of a person's face
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quadrant
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one fourth of a circle
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balance
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means of maintaining visual equilibrium in a work of art. [symmetrical, asymmetrical, and radial]
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unity
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the arrangement of elements and principals with media to create a feeling of wholeness or oneness in a work of art
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variety
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an assortment of lines, shapes, colors and textures to create interest in a work of art, made by varying the size of shapes and line thickness which results in less monotony and great interest in an art work
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kinetic
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sculpture with moving elements, whether actuated by motor, by hand, or by natural forces.
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rhythm
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concerned with repeating an element to make a work seem active or suggest vibration
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color
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derived from reflected light; sensation of color is aroused in the brain by the response of the eyes to different wavelengths
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color schemes
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organizations of colors that work together
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complementary
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color schemes are created by using any complementary pair, such as blue and orange, red and green, and yellow and violet
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analogous
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color schemes are the combinations of 3-5 neighboring colors on the color wheel with no skipped colors [green, blue-green, blue]
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monochromatic
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color schemes use only one color or hue with varying amounts of white, black and/or grey
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warm colors
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colors suggesting warmth, relating to the sun [red, orange, yellow]
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cool colors
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colors suggesting coolness, relating to the water [blue, green and violet]
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gradation
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series of gradual changes
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naum gabo
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constructivist artist who created abstract scuplptures of faces from metal
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contrast
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refers to differences in values, colors, textures, and other elements in an artwork to achieve emphasis and interest
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