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19 Cards in this Set
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Rhythm |
A clear repetition of elements that are the same or slightly modified |
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Alternating Rhythm |
As motifs alternate consistently with one another to produce a regular (and anticipated) sequence |
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Radial Balance |
All the elements radiate or circle out from a common central point. Exa in Nature:Queen Anne's Lace |
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Balance |
Distribution of visual weight |
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Equilibrium |
Equal balance of visual weight |
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Bilateral Symmetry |
Like shapes are repeated in the same positions on either side of a vertical axis |
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Symmetry |
One side is a mirror image of the other |
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Abstraction |
Simplification of natural shapes to their essential, basic character, details are ignored and shapes are reduced to their simplest terms. Abstract art: Uses visual language of shape, form, color and line to create a composition which may exist |
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Distortion |
exaggerated shapes like caricatures |
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Non Objective |
No object reference (truest form of painting) and no subject matter suggestion. |
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Emphasis AKA Focal Point |
The area or subject of a composition to which the eye is drawn |
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Premodern art movement took place during the years |
Prior to 1860 (art was renaissance or aristocratic) |
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Modern art movement took place during the years |
1860's - 1960's |
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Pop art movement took place |
1960's |
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Post Modern Art movement began at the date _____through ___ |
1970's - present time |
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Repetition = |
One object or shape repeated EXA: I I I I |
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Rhythm = |
A combo of elements repeated but with variation I . << > II .. <<<<> etc. |
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Pattern |
Repetition of a design motif; a combo of elements or shapes repeated in a recurring or regular arrangement EXA:<><><><><><><><><><><> etc. |
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Biomorphic |
Alludes to natural organic forms |
