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23 Cards in this Set
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Actual Texture
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the way a surface feels to the sense of touch
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Implied Texture
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the way a surface appears to look, such as rough or smooth
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Organic Shapes
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shapes that are irregular in outline, such as things in nature.
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Geometric Shapes
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shapes that are regular in outline
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Positive Shapes
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the objects in a work of art, not the background or the space around them
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Negative Shapes
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the empty space surrounding shapes or solid forms in a work of art
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Symbol
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something that stands for something else; especially a letter, figure or sign that represents a real object or idea
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Replica
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a copy of an item
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Model
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to shape clay by pinching and pulling
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Emboss
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to create a mark or indentation by pressing objects into a soft surface, such as clay
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Cultural Meaning
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meaning that only the members of a specific culture or cultural group can understand
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Contour Lines
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a line which shows or describes the edges, ridges, or outline of a shape or form
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Linear Perspective
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is a system of using lines to create the illusion of 3-dimensional space
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Vanishing Point
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is the place where parallel lines seem to meet in the distance
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Horizon Line
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separates the sky from the ground and is equal to your eye level
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Identity
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the distinguishing traits or personality of a person or individual
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Ideals
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a view of what the world and people would be like if they were perfect
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Romanesque Art
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1000-1200 A style of architecture and sculpture, influenced by Roman art, that developed in western Europe during the Middle Ages.
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Gothic Art
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1100-1400 A style of art in Europe that emphasized religious architecture and featured pointed arches, spires and verticality
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Renaissance
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1400-1600 "rebirth" A return to the classical ideals of ancient Greece and Rome. Artists focused on light and perspective.
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Illuminated Manuscript
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a decorated or illustrated manuscript, popular during the medieval period, in which the pages are often painted with silver, gold and other rich colors
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Serifs
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semi-structual details on the ends of some of the strokes that make up the letters and symbols
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Sans Serif
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a type face that does not have the semi-structual details at the ends of some strokes that make up letters and symbols
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