The Elements Of Art

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Texture

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The surface character of a material that can be experienced through touch or the illusion of touch. Texture is produced by natural forces or through an artists manipulation of the artelements.

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Abstract texture

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A texture derived from the appearance of an actual surface but rearranged and/is simplified by the artist to satisfy the demands of artwork.

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Actual texture

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A surface that can be experienced through the sense of touch ( as opposed to a surface visually simulated by the artist).

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Collage

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A technique of picture making in which real materials possessing actual textures are attached on the picture plane surface, often in combination with painted or drawn passages.

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Invented texture

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A created texture whose only source is on the imagination of the artist. Generally a decorative pattern, it should not be confused with abstract texture.

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Pattern

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Arepetaed element and/or design that is usually varied and produces interconnections and directional movements.

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Tactile

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A quality that refers to the sense of touch.

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Trompe l'oeil

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Literally "decieves the eye";a painting technique that copies nature with such exactitude as to be mistaken as the real thing.

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Simulated texture

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A convincing copy or translation of an objects texture or medium.

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Accent

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Any stress or emphasis given to elements of a composition that makes them attract more attention than the other features around them. Accent can be created by a brighter color, darker tone, greater size, or any other means by which a difference is expressed.