Proportion

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proportion

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the principle of art concerned with the size relationship of one part to another

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scale

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size as measured against a standard of reference.scale can refer to an entire work of art or to elements within it

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foreshortening

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to shorten an object to make it look as if it extends backwords into space.this reproduces proportions viewers actually sees,which depend on the veiwer's distance from the object or person

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hierarchical proportion

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when figures are arranged in a work of art so scale indicates importants

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exxageration

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deviations from expected,normal proportions

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variety

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principle of art concerned with the difference or contrast

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emphasis

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principle of art that makes one part of a work dominant over the other parts.the element noticed first is called dominant;the the elements noticed later are called subordinant

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harmony

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the principle of art that creates unity by stressing similarities of seperated but related parts

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focal point

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the first part of a work to attract the attention of the viewer.focal pouints are created by contrast,location,isolations convergence,and use of the unusaul

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unity

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the quality of wholeness or oneness that is acheived through the effective use of the elements and principles

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repitition

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technique for creating rythymand unity in which a motif or single element appears again and again

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negative space

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empty space surrounding shapes and forms.the shape and size of negative spaces affect the interpertation of positive spaces.negative spaces are also called ground.